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SAARC nations aim for zero rabies deaths by 2020
The South Asian nations are aiming for zero human deaths from rabies by 2020. This was revealed at the 3rd Sub Regional Global Framework for Transboundary Animal Diseases meeting held in Thimphu...
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LG members poised for 40% pay hike
Except for Thrompons, all other Local Government (LG) members are expected to receive a 40 percent pay raise by July this year. This was revealed as the Finance Minister Namgay Dorji presented the...
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Nganglam Central School lifts the winners trophy
Nganglam Central School in Pema Gatshel lifted the winners’ trophy for winning football match during the four day dzongkhag school sports meet. More than 400 students from eight different schools in...
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Country marks Zorig Day
The 16th National Zorig Day was observed in the country, today. It was observed to honour skilled workers and to promote a culture of dignity and respect for them. In the capital, the labour...
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Young leaders represent Bhutan at LEAD Alliance 2017
Five Bhutanese took part in the recently concluded LEAD or Leaders Advancing Democracy Alliance 2017 held at the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. The summit brought together emerging young leaders...
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NC insists on enacting an Act on Public Procurement
National Council members yesterday insisted on enacting a separate law on Public Procurement following vague response from the finance ministry on its recommendation. The Council proposed for an Act...
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PM refutes Bhutan’s happiness ranking
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said Bhutan being ranked 97th of the 150 countries in the happiness ranking as per the World Happiness Report, 2017 is untrue. Lyonchhen made this clarification after the...
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Bhutan now has a Bar Council
To strengthen and promote legal services in the private sector through a regulated Bar Association, Bhutan now has a Bar Council or Jabmi Tshogdey. The President of the council, Her Royal Highness...
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Public debt increased by over Nu 39B in FY 2015-16
Compared to the financial year(FY) 2014-15, the country’s public debt increased by over Nu 39B in the 2015-16 FY. This was brought to the attention by the finance minister Namgay Dorji during the...
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NA introduces Anti-Money Laundering Bill
The National Assembly today introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill 2017. Finance Minister Namgay Dorji said the bill is important for proper financial flow and...
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Japanese Princess to visit Bhutan
At the invitation of His Majesty The King, Her Imperial Highness Princess Mako of Akishino of Japan will visit Bhutan in June. The Japanese Princess is expected to arrive in the country on June 1 for a...
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Gyalpoizhing gets an artificial football turf
The artificial turf football ground in Gyalpoizhing in Monggar, the first of its kind in the country’s east, was inaugurated yesterday. His Royal Highness the Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck graced...
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Punakha hospital gets new X-Ray machine
Punakha District Hospital has received a new X-Ray machine. The new machine has higher resolution and capacity. It was inaugurated by the German Ambassador to India, Dr. Martin Ney yesterday. On an...
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9,600 civil servants for population and housing census
Bhutan’s second population and housing census, which will be conducted over three days beginning May 30, will see deployment of around 9,600 civil servants as supervisors and enumerators. The National...
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Heavy, medium vehicles banned during rush hours
Heavy and medium vehicles will not be allowed to enter Thimphu Thromde roads during peak traffic hours in a new initiative by Thimphu Police. The initiative introduced yesterday is aimed at easing...
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Zhemgang to get a college in 12th FYP
The people of Zhemgang may not have to wait long to see their dream of having a college in their dzongkhag come true. If the discussions held in the National Assembly today are anything to go by,...
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Accident claims a life
A 45-year-old man from Tsirang died on the spot after the Tipper truck he was driving veered off the road at Dungna in Chhukha, yesterday. The incident occurred 41-kilometres away from Phuentshogling...
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BCCI met German delegation
To strengthen the business partnership with Germany, Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry officials met with the team led by German Ambassador, Dr. Martin Ney, in Thimphu, yesterday. The symposium...
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Nurses: The heroes of healthcare
Nurses are the backbone of health care provision in almost every country. To acknowledge the hard work, long shift hours and emotional pressure they go through in their daily routine, the global...
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Better public transport, a solution to ease traffic congestion
Improving public transport service is the most effective solution to the growing traffic congestion in Thimphu. This was recommended during a high-level Transport Coordination meeting convened in the...
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