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Turning passion into profit: Pema Gatshel man crafts future for traditional archery
In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
NRDCL shifts to locally sourced timber, making furniture more affordable
Producing furniture using locally sourced wood has not only helped the Wood Craft Centre stop rubberwood import but also made...
Bhutan to build landmark international airport in Gelephu by 2029
During the 117th National Day celebrations at Changlimithang, His Majesty The King announced that Bhutan's priority for the next five...
New landfill to address mounting waste issue in Sakteng
Sakteng in Trashigang, which once boasted of rich, untouched wilderness, is now facing an increasing concern about waste management. The...
WASH FIT Programme sees success, local leaders urge more inclusive facilities
Sanitation and hygiene in healthcare centres have seen significant improvements nationwide in recent years according to local leaders and health...
Public construction quality still lags – RAA Annual Report
The Royal Audit Authority's latest annual report reveals persistent quality issues in public construction, with 139 cases of poor work...
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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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WASH FIT Programme sees success, local leaders urge more inclusive facilities
Sanitation and hygiene in healthcare centres have seen significant improvements nationwide in recent years according to local leaders and health officials. They attribute this to the introduction of the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool or the WASH FIT programme. However, they are now calling for more inclusive facilities to better accommodate persons with disabilities, the elderly and...
First-ever civil parade to celebrate country’s unsung heroes
Bhutan’s 117th National Day celebration will mark a historic first with the introduction of a Civil Parade to honour the nation’s unsung heroes. The parade will recognise 63 roadside workers, firefighters, social workers, telecom and space workers, and honesty teams, acknowledging their silent yet significant contributions to nation-building. One of them is Pancha Man Dunjen, a roadside worker in Thimphu....
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...
His Majesty The King awards Red Scarves, and Kabney and Patang to individuals for their exceptional services
His Majesty The King conferred Red Scarf, Bura Marp to three individuals during the National Day celebrations in the capital yesterday. His Majesty also conferred Kabney and Patang to two individuals in recognition of their service to the nation. Arun Kapur, Director of the Druk Gyalpo’s Institute at Pangbisa in Paro and a recipient of the Order of Druk Thuksey...
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