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Despite repeated pleas from residents, students, and teachers, the road leading to Garpawoong Middle Secondary School in Samdrup Jongkhar remains in poor condition. The deteriorated road continues to disrupt daily commutes and poses safety risks. Two administrations manage an over three-kilometre stretch of road. While Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde has blacktopped around 1.5 kilometres of the road, the remaining section under...

It may seem impressive when a child can recite the alphabet or count to ten after hours of watching educational videos. But does it really translate to a healthy development? The health officials and psychiatrists say that excessive screen time can hinder mental and physical development, limiting a child's ability to engage in creative play, problem-solving, and meaningful social interaction....

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority recommends that the government introduce standard Terms and Conditions for all private educational institutions. This is to safeguard consumer rights, especially families of students enrolled in private educational institutions. According to the authority, there is a prevalence of inconsistent and vague terms and conditions surrounding refund practices, cancellation policies, and the lack of adequate...

The Bhutan Medical Relief Team was warmly welcomed home after completing a vital humanitarian mission in earthquake-affected Myanmar. Deployed under the Command of His Majesty The King, the team delivered emergency medical care and humanitarian support in one of the worst-hit regions of the country. The deployment came in response to the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28....