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Broom cultivation thrives in Sarpang
A growing number of farmers in Sarpang have taken up broom cultivation over the years. Currently, there are seven farmers’ groups in Shompangkha that are actively engaged in broom cultivation. Each...
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Tendruk school allegations confirmed after reinvestigation
A reinvestigation by the Education Ministry found the Principal of Tendruk Central School in Samtse at fault for allowing to organise a party in the school’s multi-purpose hall (MPH). The investigation...
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Class IX and X students undergo prelim exam for PISA-D
For the first time, the preliminary examination for Program for International Student Assessment Development (PISA-D) was held for class IX and X students in the capital. The three-day exam ended...
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National flower renamed as Meconopsis gakyidiana
The national flower of Bhutan gets a new scientific name after being discovered as the new species to science. It is has been renamed as Meconopsis gakyidiana. After three years of study conducted by...
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Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay visited Thailand’s Grand Palace this morning to pay respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died at the age of 88, on October 13, 2016,...
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31 infected in chickenpox outbreak in Karmaling primary school
An outbreak of chickenpox at Karmaling primary school in Lhamoidzingkha dungkhag, Dagana, has left 30 students and a teacher infected with the viral infection. The school authorities say the infected...
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Shortage of conservationists ease
Bhutan now has a good number of its own wildlife conservationists. The Ugyen Wangchuck Institute of Conservation and Environment Research, and Wildlife Conservation Division has 15 conservationists....
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2 private schools in Thimphu introduce boarding facilities
Two private schools in Thimphu- Nima Higher Secondary School and Educating for Lifelong Citizenship (ELC) High School- have introduced boarding facilities. The move is expected to help students perform...
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Bumthang residents plagued by road problems
Residents in Bumthang Thromde are not happy with the condition of roads in the town. Most parts of the roads that connect the entire town are narrow and potholes are omnipresent along it. For...
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“Triple P” policy proves effective in Monggar
PPP or Triple P policy, aimed to reduce juvenile delinquency cases was launched in Monggar, three years ago. Under the policy, police, school principals, and parents collaborated and signed a...
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Sri Lanka’s defense university to continue offering scholarships to Bhutan
General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University in Sri Lanka will continue to offer scholarships for Bhutanese students to pursue medicines (MBBS) and other courses. To formalise the deal, the...
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City bus service for YHSS, LMSS students
Thimphu Thromde in collaboration with the City Bus Service will together set aside 12 buses for the students of Yangchenphu Higher Secondary School and Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School by mid...
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ACC’s revised gift rules for fair gift management
Heads of public agencies will now have to be more responsible when it comes to managing gifts. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has inked a new chapter on gift administration in its revised Gift...
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New Thimphu bus terminal plan in limbo
The plan to construct a new bus terminal in Olakha is still up in the air as Thimphu Thromde and the land owners remain at loggerheads over several land related issues. The new bus terminal plan was...
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Bhutan and Finland meet to explore trade
To identify potential areas to develop trade relations between Bhutan and Finland, commerce chambers of both the parties met in the capital, yesterday. Despite having diplomatic relations between the...
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Fuel price drops
The price of both petrol and diesel has dropped by more than Nu 3. The drop in the fuel price follows reduction in India beginning midnight yesterday. The department of trade of the economic...
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Dophuchen shopkeepers worry after notice to vacate
Residents and shopkeepers of Dophuchen have been left worried after Dorokha Central School issued notice asking them to move out.Except for two households with proper thram holdings, all the other...
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Samtse market sheds removed
Samtse municipality started removing market sheds located in the core town area today, leaving more than twenty vendors without a space to run their businesses. The market sheds are being removed to...
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A ray of hope for water-starved Pam village
The locals of Pam village in Trashigang who have been enduring water shortage for years have been given a ray of hope. The Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during his recent visit to the east promised...
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Duenmang hot spring gets a makeover
People visiting Duenmang hot spring in Zhemgang will soon not face problem finding accommodation. A three storied guest house is under construction at the hot spring. The guest house is being built as...
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