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Theatre techniques bring new dimensions to advocacy programmes
To enhance the impact of advocacy programmes, 30 members of the Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER) from colleges across the...
Excess payments of Nu 860 M related to public procurement during FY 2023-2024 – RAA Report
During the financial year 2023-2024, the audit report showed excess payments of some Nu 860 M related to public procurement,...
Wasteful spending due to poor assessments and budget controls- RAA Report
The Royal Audit Authority, over the years, has reported several instances of wasteful expenditures in government and public agencies. According...
From internal struggles to unified nation, Bhutan’s National Day story
Every year, December 17 is celebrated as the National Day. Tuesday marks the 117th anniversary. But what makes this day...
117 years of unity, honoring Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck
In the chronicles of Bhutanese history, one name stands as a beacon of vision, leadership, and unity: Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck....
National Day Concert promises bigger and brighter celebration
Bhutanese music will once again take the spotlight as preparations for the highly anticipated National Day Concert are in full...
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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...
His Majesty The King graces 117th National Day celebrations
His Majesty The King graced the 117th National Day celebrations at the Changlimithang Stadium today. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and other members of the Royal Family were also in attendance. More than 20,000 people, including 200 international guests, were also present. His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey...
Rangaytung Primary Healthcare Centre needs repair- Phuentshogling
The Rangaytung Primary Healthcare Centre in Samphelling Gewog in Phuentshogling is in urgent need of maintenance. However, due to the high cost involved, the Gewog administration has been unable to carry out the necessary repairs. The unit was constructed in 2013 at a cost of more than Nu 22 M. The primary healthcare centre is located on a hill above...
District court imposes fine on Kazhi Gup for death of 50-year old man
The Wangdue Phodrang District Court imposed a fine of Nu 5,750 on Kazhi Gup yesterday for the death of a 50-year-old man in June this year. According to the judgment, the accused was found guilty of culpable driving, driving without a valid driving licence and exceeding the gross height of load limited for a light vehicle. The accused was charged...
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