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New machines ease bamboo weaving, weavers request additional machines
The people of Pasaphu-Peydung Chiwog in Trashigang’s Kangpar Gewog have been weaving bamboo products for their livelihood for decades. While...
Public Accounts Committee recommends railway to Pugli for Dolomite exports, Government backs Dhamdum
A clash of priorities unfolded as the Public Accounts Committee recommended the government consider a railway link to Pugli in...
Sithar Lhamo, 90, receives Living Legend Award in Weaving Culture
Her Majesty Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck awarded the first-ever Living Legend Award in Weaving Culture to 90-year-old Sithar Lhamo...
Newly constructed vegetable shed to ease marketing challenges for Nganglam farmers
Vegetables are a key source of income for farmers. But in most places, farmers lack a proper market to sell...
Bitdeer’s 500MW Jigmeling facility to be operational mid-to-late 2025
Bitdeer, a Singapore-based blockchain and high-performance computing company, said that its 500-megawatt Bitcoin mining facility in Jigmeling, Sarpang, will be...
Finance Minister outlines plans to curb fraud and boost transparency in financial sector
The government will collaborate with the RMA and other stakeholders to enhance transparency and accountability and reduce fraud risks in...
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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
RAA calls for clearer guidelines on government hospitality and entertainment spending amid concerns of misuse
The Royal Audit Authority recommends the government to come up with clear guidelines on hospitality and entertainment expenses. According to the latest audit report, the government spent Nu 126 M in the last three years. The report raised concerns of misuse which has been there since the first government. The government spent close to Nu 92 M for hospitality...
National Education Policy 2024 submitted to Cabinet
The National Education Policy 2024 has been submitted to the Cabinet for endorsement according to the education and skills development minister. She disclosed this during the Meet the Press on Friday saying it will be immediately implemented after the endorsement. This policy aligns with His Majesty The King's Royal Kasho on Education Reform granted in 2020 which will guide and...
New machines ease bamboo weaving, weavers request additional machines
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...
Workshop in Sangbaykha boosts local development efforts
To engage the community in local economic development, the Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management held a workshop in Sangbaykha, Haa. The event is part of the 13th five-year plan. It is to help local government officials and communities to design and manage socio-economic development projects effectively. The communities are encouraged to make decisions and come up with solutions...
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