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New machines ease bamboo weaving, weavers request additional machines
The people of Pasaphu-Peydung Chiwog in Trashigang’s Kangpar Gewog have been weaving bamboo products for their livelihood for decades. While...
Public Accounts Committee recommends railway to Pugli for Dolomite exports, Government backs Dhamdum
A clash of priorities unfolded as the Public Accounts Committee recommended the government consider a railway link to Pugli in...
Sithar Lhamo, 90, receives Living Legend Award in Weaving Culture
Her Majesty Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck awarded the first-ever Living Legend Award in Weaving Culture to 90-year-old Sithar Lhamo...
Newly constructed vegetable shed to ease marketing challenges for Nganglam farmers
Vegetables are a key source of income for farmers. But in most places, farmers lack a proper market to sell...
Bitdeer’s 500MW Jigmeling facility to be operational mid-to-late 2025
Bitdeer, a Singapore-based blockchain and high-performance computing company, said that its 500-megawatt Bitcoin mining facility in Jigmeling, Sarpang, will be...
Finance Minister outlines plans to curb fraud and boost transparency in financial sector
The government will collaborate with the RMA and other stakeholders to enhance transparency and accountability and reduce fraud risks in...
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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...
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. He is the founding father of the Wangchuck Dynasty. His ascension to the throne as the first king in 1907 marked a pivotal moment in the country’s journey towards modern governance and stability. As the country prepares to celebrate its...
Cardamom prices surge, boosting farmers’ livelihoods in Tshotshalu village, Samdrup Jongkhar
Cardamom has become a key source of income for farmers of Samdrup Jongkhar’s Tshotshalu village. Farmers can sell cardamom for as high as 1,700 ngultrum per kilogramme this year, a significant increase compared to last year’s price of around 500 ngultrum. The price rise is providing a boost to farmer’s livelihoods. 75-year-old Ngawang Gyetshen has cultivated cardamom on more than...
Final showdown approaches as finalists gear up for Druk Ghi Nyagoe Dendur
The grand finale of the Druk Ghi Nyagoe Dendur, Bhutan’s strongman competition, is ready to kick off. After an intense semi-final round held today in Thimphu, the top five finalists have been selected. They are from Trongsa, Punakha, Bumthang, Sarpang and Dagana. The grand finale will take place on Tuesday during the 117th National Day celebrations. The finalists for the...
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