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Two sub-posts in Pema Gatshel remain closed without Health Assistants
In Pema Gatshel, community sub-posts in remote chiwogs seem to be bearing the brunt of the ongoing health staff shortages...
Gola Gola Bhutan launches clothing donation boxes nationwide
If you have some decent clothing piling in your closet that you no longer use, you can put it to...
Hejo crematorium in Thimphu to be relocated to Hongtsho
The Hejo crematorium in Thimphu will be relocated to Hongtsho. The initial high-level concept design is completed and works are...
Local sawmills solve orange packaging box shortage
The news of a shortage of wooden boxes to pack oranges was rife last year. However, it is a different...
Value addition and food product development training to encourage large-scale quinoa cultivation
Quinoa farmers can now look forward to a better market for the product. Locally known as Ashi Heychum, the crop’s...
RCSC’s Executive Forum charts path to civil service transformation
Efforts are underway to bring transformation in the civil service. The Royal Civil Service Commission’s Executive Forum which concluded today...
Lingzhi Dzong inaugurated after extensive renovation
The Lingzhi Dzong, a historically significant fortress in north Thimphu, was officially inaugurated today. Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela,...
Audit observes poor workmanship in farm road GSB projects
In its latest report, the Royal Audit Authority revealed several audit issues concerning the laying of Granular Sub-Base (GSB) on...
Areca nut use hits 60% in Bhutan, raising health concerns
The National Health Survey 2023 reveals that areca nut consumption among Bhutanese aged 15 to 69 rose to nearly 60...
Politics
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
Education Ministry partners with Cambridge International to enhance curriculum
The Education and Skills Development Ministry is working with Cambridge International to review and upgrade the country’s school curriculum to meet international standards. Education minister Yeezang De Thapa added that the collaboration has achieved significant progress. The work plan has been nearly finalised, and implementation is set to commence in January next year. Cambridge International is a globally recognised education...
Shali village celebrates consecration of newly renovated two-storey Lhakhang
The people of Shali village in Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog celebrated the consecration of their newly renovated two-storey community, Lhakhang. The reconstruction began in 2020 and was completed in August this year, costing Nu 6 M. The new Lhakhang provides a spacious hall and better facilities for community rituals. Shortage of space was a problem for the people while conducting...
Community museum opens to showcase traditional artefacts in Bartsham Gewog
Our roots and heritage often define our identity, connecting us to the tools and traditions of our forefathers. However, as modernisation transforms daily life, many timeless artefacts have disappeared from Bhutanese households. In a bid to preserve these cultural treasures, residents of Bartsham Gewog in Trashigang have inaugurated a community museum. Supported by JICA, the museum aims to safeguard and...
Hejo crematorium in Thimphu to be relocated to Hongtsho
The Hejo crematorium in Thimphu will be relocated to Hongtsho. The initial high-level concept design is completed and works are in progress for the final design. Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chandra Bahadur Gurung shared this during the meet the press session today. https://www.facebook.com/bhutanbroadcastingservice/videos/930302078750627
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