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Training youth is important for building a nation's future. It ensures economic growth, leadership continuity, and social progress. In line with this, more than 200 students attended a winter engagement programme in Trashigang. The programme was organized by the Young Girls’ Circle group from Sherubtse College, in collaboration with the Youth Center and the RENEW Community Center Service, both based...

With the country’s elderly population projected to double by 2047, concerns about age-friendly infrastructure, accessible healthcare, and public services have become pressing issues. Two months ago, the Cabinet Secretariat organised a multi-sectoral workshop supported by the United Nations Population Fund to develop action plans for Senior Citizen Policy. To garner support, the Royal Society for Senior Citizens conducted a high-level...

The development of Gelephu International Airport is progressing, with a geotechnical investigation currently underway in Samtenling Gewog. Four teams are conducting surveys at various locations to gather data about the soil and rock conditions at the proposed site. During the 117th National Day celebrations on Tuesday, His Majesty The King announced that the airport construction will begin next year and...

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...