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The government says it is targeting to achieve the pre-pandemic tourist arrival numbers by next year. To accomplish this, the government is planning to diversify the country’s tourism sector through a series of activities, all the while ensuring that the policy of “High Value, Low Volume” is not affected. This was shared during the Meet the Press session today. According...

To ensure the safety of children at Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centres in Gelephu, doctors from Gelephu regional hospital recently trained the facilitators in First Aid. 55 facilitators from eight private ECCD centres attended the one-day training. The participants received hands-on training on handling basic medical situations, including CPR and choking incidences.  They were also taught to respond...

With almost half of its construction completed, the Norbugang Industrial Park in Samtse is steadily taking shape. Key infrastructure, including roads, power supply, and water systems, is well underway. Meanwhile, seven out of nine ferro-silicon factories are making significant strides, with some gearing up for commissioning within this year. Over a year, the Norbugang Industrial Park in Samtse has evolved...

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM education took centre stage as students from across the country came together for the National Space Challenge 2025. The annual event, held as part of Bhutan Space Week, is aimed at inspiring the next generation of innovators. This year, two students from Jampeling Central School in Trashigang won the challenge. For this edition...