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Theatre techniques bring new dimensions to advocacy programmes
To enhance the impact of advocacy programmes, 30 members of the Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER) from colleges across the...
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,...
Wasteful spending due to poor assessments and budget controls- RAA Report
The Royal Audit Authority, over the years, has reported several instances of wasteful expenditures in government and public agencies. According...
From internal struggles to unified nation, Bhutan’s National Day story
Every year, December 17 is celebrated as the National Day. Tuesday marks the 117th anniversary. But what makes this day...
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....
National Day Concert promises bigger and brighter celebration
Bhutanese music will once again take the spotlight as preparations for the highly anticipated National Day Concert are in full...
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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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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...
Bazor Vegetable Group ventures into oyster mushroom farming
The Bazor Vegetable Group in Samdrup Jongkhar’s Gomdar Gewog has started cultivating oyster mushrooms to increase their income. The group is already known for vegetable farming in the gewog. They invested over Nu 100,000 to set up a dedicated facility. This initiative aims to boost their earnings and expand their market reach. Ten members of the Bazor Vegetable Group supply...
Rangaytung Primary Healthcare Centre needs repair- Phuentshogling
The Rangaytung Primary Healthcare Centre in Samphelling Gewog in Phuentshogling is in urgent need of maintenance. However, due to the high cost involved, the Gewog administration has been unable to carry out the necessary repairs. The unit was constructed in 2013 at a cost of more than Nu 22 M. The primary healthcare centre is located on a hill above...
Two years on, Tsirang’s organic agriculture hub thrives
Two years after its establishment, the organic agriculture hub in Tsirang’s Mendrelgang Gewog is thriving well. Using locally available raw materials, it produces eight different types of organic manures, which are supplied within Tsirang and to nearby districts. The Tsirang District Administration inaugurated the organic agriculture hub in December 2022 as part of the national day build-up programme. The organic...
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