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Dried sources and rising demand leave many struggling for water in Phuentshogling Toed
The residents of Phuentshogling Toed, particularly in areas like Kabraytar and Dhamdara, are grappling with an acute water shortage. The...
Government proposes Nu 109bn budget for 2025-26 FY
The government has proposed Nu 109bn as the budget for the 2025-2026 financial year. This is a 12 per cent...
Bhutanese volleyball teams ready to compete in CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship
Two teams from Bhutan, comprising a men's and women's team, are set to compete in the CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship...
Tsongdue farmers’ market ends relocation issues for Paro’s vegetable sellers
The frequent tussle between farmers selling vegetables in Paro town and municipal officials will now be a thing of the...
Cats and dogs’ sterilisation underway in Sarpang to make GMC rabies-free zone
All cats and dogs in Sarpang are being sterilised as part of the effort to prevent any potential outbreak and...
Free bus services to ease Ed Sheeran concert rush
With Thimphu all set to groove to Ed Sheeran’s chart-topping hits in just about eight days the city’s authorities are...
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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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Government proposes Nu 109bn budget for 2025-26 FY
The government has proposed Nu 109bn as the budget for the 2025-2026 financial year. This is a 12 per cent increase from the previous year. In a recently issued notification, the finance ministry says the budget focuses on infrastructure development, public services, and economic growth. The ministry highlighted sustainable planning and resource prioritisation to achieve the development goals of the...
Innovate Bhutan Centre introduces KidsMBA for future entrepreneurs
To empower individuals and communities to create impactful solutions for a better future, Bhutan Youth Development Fund’s Innovate Bhutan Centre has launched the globally recognised KidsMBA entrepreneurship programme. The initiative has a special reward: two winning teams will receive business incubation support from Innovate Bhutan. His Royal Highness Prince Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck officially launched the programme today. The KidsMBA programme...
New irrigation scheme promises better yields and livelihoods in Dagana
Farmers of Thasa and Kompa chiwogs of Dagana’s Laja Gewog will finally have access to reliable irrigation water starting this year. The irrigation water scheme for the two chiwogs is nearing completion. This is expected to boost agricultural production, especially rice yield and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Farmers in Thasa Chiwog are currently busy threshing paddy grown mostly using rainwater and...
Sonam Norbu appeals 15-year manslaughter sentence to High Court
Sonam Norbu who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter concerning the death of 24-year-old Namgay Dolkar has appealed against the Thimphu District Court’s judgment passed last month. The appeal was made to the district court last week. The court found Sonam Norbu guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced him to nearly 15 years in prison. The appeal was made on the...
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