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Lingzhi Dzong inaugurated after extensive renovation
The Lingzhi Dzong, a historically significant fortress in north Thimphu, was officially inaugurated today. Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela,...
Unidentified predator attacks goats in Dogaag Chiwog, Dagana
An unidentified predator has been attacking goats in Dogaag Chiwog of Gozhi Gewog in Dagana. Livestock farmers suspect the predator...
Health Ministry closely monitoring Mpox situation amid cases in neighbouring countries
The health ministry said they are closely monitoring the situation regarding Mpox along the country’s borders. The ministry has strengthened...
National Education Policy to incorporate AI and Robotics in curriculum
STEM education will become a key curriculum when the implementation of the National Education Policy begins. The curriculum will incorporate...
Thimphu Thromde’s fraud and corruption cases forwarded to ACC
The Royal Audit Authority has referred four fraud and corruption cases concerning the Thimphu Thromde in the 2023-2024 financial year...
Delay in PHPA-II commissioning to stall economic growth for 2024
Delays in fully commissioning the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project are expected to affect economic growth in 2024. The country’s economy is...
Pasakha to have new satellite clinic
The need for a hospital in Pasakha in Phuentshogling has become crucial due to the growing population in the area....
Turning areca nut leaf sheaths into eco-friendly plates
In Samdrup Jongkhar’s Langchenphu Gewog, areca nut leaf sheaths are being transformed into biodegradable plates and cups. These eco-friendly alternatives...
Tashichhoeling farmers struggle with elephant destruction, demand intervention
Farmers of Tashichhoeling Gewog in Samtse, who depend on areca nut farming, are struggling with frequent elephant attacks. These elephants...
Perilla (Zhimtsi) cultivation in Bazor Village disappearing, Samdrup Jongkhar
Growing perilla was once a common practice for the farmers of Gomder Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar. However, over the years,...
Politics
RCSC defends PME category, proposes targeted support for civil servants
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
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Recent News
Public debt at Nu 290bn as of September 2024
The country's public debt rose by over Nu 5bn in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter. The finance ministry's quarterly Public Debt Situation Report reveals that as of September, the total public debt surpassed Nu 290bn. Of this amount, external debt accounts for a significant 92 per cent. Total public debt refers to the total amount...
RCSC’s Executive Forum charts path to civil service transformation
Efforts are underway to bring transformation in the civil service. The Royal Civil Service Commission’s Executive Forum which concluded today focused on how leadership can serve as a catalyst for transformation. The forum emphasized on self-reflection, re-examining current practices, and setting a vision for the future. Nearly 100 senior executives from ministries, agencies, and districts attended the forum in the...
Non-performing Loans surpass Nu 8bn, trade and commerce sector leads
Non-performing loans or NPLs with the financial institutions surged to a staggering more than Nu 8bn by October this year. This is a jump of over Nu 1.16bn in just a year. Of the sectors, trade & commerce tops the list while the forestry and logging sector saw a sharp decline. Any loans that are overdue by 91 days or...
New 20-bed hospital in Tashichhoeling nears completion, set to open by April 2025
The wait is almost over for the residents of Tashichhoeling Dungkhag in Samtse as the new 20-bed hospital nears completion. 96 per cent of the work is complete. Worth some Nu 500 M, the facility is set to bring improved healthcare services and renewed hope to the community when it opens in April next year. The new hospital is located...
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