In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
Producing furniture using locally sourced wood has not only helped the Wood Craft Centre stop rubberwood import but also made...
During the 117th National Day celebrations at Changlimithang, His Majesty The King announced that Bhutan's priority for the next five...
Sakteng in Trashigang, which once boasted of rich, untouched wilderness, is now facing an increasing concern about waste management. The...
Sanitation and hygiene in healthcare centres have seen significant improvements nationwide in recent years according to local leaders and health...
The Royal Audit Authority's latest annual report reveals persistent quality issues in public construction, with 139 cases of poor work...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
The Punatsangchu-II Hydroelectric Project has synchronised two units and integrated it with the national grid now. This means the two units have now transitioned from the construction phase to the power generation phase. The opening ceremony was held today coinciding with the 117th National Day. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Gem Tshering graced the opening event today inside the PHPA-II...
Two Bhutanese scriptwriters won the National Script Development Grant (NSDG) on Sunday. The award comes with financial support to develop their ideas into film scripts. Out of 33 applicants, five finalists were selected. Launched in 2022, the initiative aims to improve narrative depth and technical skills. 25-year-old Sonam Zangmo from Monggar won one thousand dollars for her script “Tshozhi.”...
More than a thousand seed samples were collected and taken to the National Biodiversity Centre or NBC as a part of the 10th Biodiversity Fair held in Tsirang yesterday. The seeds are considered unique and rare in the country. They will now be conserved in the centre’s gene bank in Thimphu for sustainable use. At the fair, farmers from ten...
The Royal Audit Authority's latest annual report reveals persistent quality issues in public construction, with 139 cases of poor work recorded during the 2023-2024 financial year. Despite follow-ups, only 91 of these cases were resolved, spanning 62 projects. The report urges the government and agencies to enforce stricter measures to curb substandard practices and safeguard public investments. According to the...
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