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A group of shortlisted candidates have filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. According to the group, misconduct and administrative lapses occurred in the ministry’s recruitment process which happened recently. The ACC is currently reviewing the case based on the group’s allegations. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announced vacancies for four...

Last year, the country’s orange exports surged to nearly 20,000 metric tonnes, generating over Nu 760 M. This is an increase of more than 30 per cent compared to 2023. However, exporters faced challenges such as shortages of wooden boxes and double toll payments in India. According to Bhutan Trade Statistics, oranges were the country’s second most exported agricultural commodity....

Bhutan requires Nu 750 M over the next decade to protect its tiger population and strengthen conservation efforts. Under the Tiger Action Plan 2024–2033 launched last year, initiatives such as anti-poaching patrols, habitat preservation, human-tiger conflict management and community awareness programmes are being implemented. Last year, over Nu 46 M was allocated. Following the expiry of the 2018–2023 action plan,...

The cut-off point for Class 10 students is coming back next year. The minimum score is yet to be decided, but it will only impact next year’s class ten students. Only those who secure the minimum score will get admission to class 11 in government schools. The decision has received mixed reactions. The previous government discontinued the cut-off point in...