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The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) has received the "Three-Star Gross National Happiness (GNH) of Business Certificate" for its alignment with Bhutan’s GNH values. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay presented the certificate yesterday in the capital. The Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies (CBS) assessed DGPC earlier this year using the "GNH of Business Assessment Tool," which evaluates alignment with the...

The long-delayed plans to upgrade Gomtu town remain in limbo. The town development works have yet to take shape due to unresolved land lease disputes involving Penden Cement Authority (PCAL) and private individuals. The issue has stalled construction, contributed to a housing crunch, and hindered the town's development. Despite decades of discussions and proposals to transform Gomtu into a developed...

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...

A clash of priorities unfolded as the Public Accounts Committee recommended the government consider a railway link to Pugli in Samtse. The committee was presenting a review report on the Performance Audit of the operations of the State Mining Corporation. The report said it is to reduce transportation costs for dolomite exports, which currently rely heavily on truck and rail...