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Parents often request facilitators at Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centres to focus on teaching their children English, usually overlooking the importance of learning Dzongkha. To promote Driglam Namzha and learning Dzongkha from an early age, the Bhutan Early Childhood Education Development Association is organising a five-day training programme for private ECCD teachers and proprietors. Over 55 participants from...

The National Council unanimously adopted the Air Service Agreement between Bhutan and Kuwait today. The agreement is expected to enhance air connectivity between Bhutan and Kuwait, open new tourism opportunities, create jobs, and boost revenue through increased aviation activity. The House also adopted the Alternative Dispute Resolution Amendment Bill of Bhutan 2024 which aims to align Bhutan’s dispute resolution practices...

The people of Pasaphu-Peydung Chiwog in Trashigang’s Kangpar Gewog have been weaving bamboo products for their livelihood for decades. While traditional processing methods and raw material shortages have posed challenges, the installation of bamboo processing machines earlier this year has significantly benefitted the people. The people are now requesting an additional machine to process smaller bamboo strips needed for weaving...

To address crime, drug abuse and domestic violence in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Police along with The PEMA Secretariat, RENEW and the National Commission for Women and Children conducted a five-day awareness and sensitisation programme. The initiative was aimed at creating a safer, crime and drug-free community through preventive measures. During the programme, stakeholders presented their roles and responsibilities, encouraging open...