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In Phuentshogling, for the first time in their lives, a group of people living with disabilities and women in difficult circumstances are stepping into a world of opportunity. Through a special support programme made possible by RENEW, Phuentsholing Thromde and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, they are beginning their paid internships. 25-year-old Tandin Tshedup Dorji, who is both...

The government had received close to Nu 6.98bn in external grants for the 2024-2025 fiscal year as of December last year. The finance minister confirmed this during the Meet the Press session on Friday. This is 40 per cent of the more than Nu 16.5bn external grant Bhutan is expected to receive in this financial year. According to the finance...

Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously inaccessible habitats in Tsirang and Dagana. Since 2003, RSPN has led efforts to protect these critically endangered species, despite challenges from rugged terrain and dense forests. With fewer than 60 individuals left in the world, the White-bellied Heron faces a...

Bhutan's civil service workforce grew last year, in contrast to the general perception of high attrition in recent years. The workforce increased by over 1,300 individuals, marking a 4.6 per cent rise. Additionally, the number of individuals leaving the civil service dropped sharply from over 5,200 in 2023 to approximately 2,000 last year. These are indicated in the Civil Service...