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The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) received 129 complaints in the 2023-2024 financial year related to inflated prices, defective goods, and deceptive sales practices. According to the authority's annual report, the office had imposed fines totalling Nu 1.2M  and shut down some businesses. Of the 129 complaints received, more than half were related to breaches of terms and conditions...

In regions with limited access to eye care professionals, the Smart Eye Camera has become an invaluable tool. Since its launch last year, the device has helped diagnose potential eye diseases in over 1,000 students and teachers across the country. The Smart Eye Camera is a portable ophthalmic medical device that attaches to a smartphone and can be used by...

To select four Judokas to represent the country at upcoming international judo competitions, an intensive Judo training camp, led by Judokas from Japan is underway in the capital. The ten-day programme is expected to offer rigorous sessions aimed at improving skills for both beginners and advanced practitioners. 21 young Judokas from various schools across Thimphu and eight from Gelephu Judo...

The construction of the Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases at Gidakom in Thimphu is on track as scheduled. The Health Minister and the Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited the site, yesterday. For now, more than 15 per cent of the construction work has been completed. Supported by the Government of Japan through JICA, the centre...