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Turning passion into profit: Pema Gatshel man crafts future for traditional archery
In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
NRDCL shifts to locally sourced timber, making furniture more affordable
Producing furniture using locally sourced wood has not only helped the Wood Craft Centre stop rubberwood import but also made...
Bhutan to build landmark international airport in Gelephu by 2029
During the 117th National Day celebrations at Changlimithang, His Majesty The King announced that Bhutan's priority for the next five...
New landfill to address mounting waste issue in Sakteng
Sakteng in Trashigang, which once boasted of rich, untouched wilderness, is now facing an increasing concern about waste management. The...
WASH FIT Programme sees success, local leaders urge more inclusive facilities
Sanitation and hygiene in healthcare centres have seen significant improvements nationwide in recent years according to local leaders and health...
Public construction quality still lags – RAA Annual Report
The Royal Audit Authority's latest annual report reveals persistent quality issues in public construction, with 139 cases of poor work...
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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
Forest fire advocacy in Tsirang
Bhutan loses acres of forest and countless wildlife to devastating forest fires each year. To address this, the Tsirang Forest Division organised a three-day door-to-door advocacy and awareness campaign in four gewogs. The campaign focused on educating people about how forest fires impact livelihoods and what steps they can take to prevent them. The initiative also served as a preparatory...
Geotechnical survey underway for Gelephu International Airport
The development of Gelephu International Airport is progressing, with a geotechnical investigation currently underway in Samtenling Gewog. Four teams are conducting surveys at various locations to gather data about the soil and rock conditions at the proposed site. During the 117th National Day celebrations on Tuesday, His Majesty The King announced that the airport construction will begin next year and...
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, particularly in construction works. During the period, the authority recommended appropriate actions on 150 officials across 33 agencies. The government is asked to enforce stronger mechanisms and stricter measures. According to the Royal Audit Authority, many excess payments appear to...
His Majesty The King recognises individuals and tourism industry for their service to country
Coinciding with the National Day celebrations, His Majesty The King conferred Druk Thuksey to an individual and the tourism industry. His Majesty The King also awarded the National Order of Merit (Gold) and National Order of Merit (Silver) to 21 individuals for their services to the country. Former Tsugla Lopen Samten Dorji is one of the recipients of the Druk...
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