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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...

Access to reliable irrigation water remains a pressing concern for farmers in some parts of Maedwang and Genye Gewogs in Thimphu. They were unable to cultivate paddy last year due to an ongoing irrigation project work. They are worried that they may not be able to cultivate this year as well. Despite the growing concern amongst the villagers, the Thimphu...

Bhutan saw a surge in overseas employment in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with tourism and hospitality emerging as the leading employer. Women made up the majority with over 1,000 placements, reflecting a growing trend of women seeking jobs abroad. This is according to the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship’s annual report. The growing demand for Bhutanese workers in the service...

Bhutan is set to make its debut at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025 in Bangkok. Two shooters, Tandin Wangchuk and Kinley Penjor, will represent the country in the 10m Air Pistol Men’s category. The duo has been training rigorously for months, aiming to compete against Asia’s top marksmen. Tandin Wangchuk and Kinley Penjor have been training for about two hours...