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JICA’s continued support to Technical Training Institutes
The Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to Bhutan Koji Yamada assured to render continued assistance to Samthang and Khuruthang Technical Training Institutes in...
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Valuation of ecosystem services crucial to frame national policies
The first-ever regional conference on Natural Capital and Payment for Environmental Sciences called for integration of assessment of ecosystem services into decision making. The three-day conference...
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PM says one’s personal information will be protected during PHC
Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay said a person’s personal information will be kept under the wraps while Population and Housing Census (PHC) is being held. Lyonchhen said this since speculations...
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Je Khenpo appoints a Lam and two Khenpos
His Holiness the Je Khenpo appointed a Lam Neten for Dagana Rabdey this morning. His Holiness also appointed Khenpos of Phuentshogling Goenzin Dratshang and Lha Dzong Sherubcholing Shedra in Gelegphu....
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Soya bean offers business prospects for Dechhenling farmers
Soya bean fermentation has become a business opportunity for a group of villagers in Dechhenling Gewog in Pema Gatshel. Not long ago, soya was just for domestic consumption. The business now earns...
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Menstrual hygiene remains a challenge
Menstrual hygiene still remains a challenge particularly in the rural parts of the country. Lack of access to menstrual hygiene management facilities and taboos surrounding menstruation are some of the...
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Bus service between Gelegphu and Buli
A public transport service is now available to the people of Nangkor Gewog and three other Gewogs of upper Kheng in Zhemgang. The bus service between Gelegphu and Zhemgang started last Friday. The 25...
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Ombudsman Office not necessary: NC
An Ombudsman Office is not a need at the moment, said the National Council. The Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC) had proposed for an establishment of an independent body to deal with administrative...
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BKP chooses Dasho Neten Zangmo as party president
Dasho Neten Zangmo is Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party’s new president. The former president Sonam Tobgay said he voluntarily resigned in favour of Dasho as the country deserves someone better. “The country...
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BoB donates Nu 350,000 to primary school
The Bank of Bhutan has provided Nu 350,000 to the Jigme Losel Primary School in Thimphu to support its mid-day meal programme and coaching classes. The school provides coaching classes to students who...
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Forecast: moderate to heavy rain in south and east
The National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) forecasts moderate to heavy rain in the southern and eastern parts of the country in the next two days. This is due to the formation of Cyclone...
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Major cause of accidents on Thimphu-Phuentshogling highway: human error
Speeding, carelessness and fatigue are the main causes of accidents along the Thimphu-Phuentshogling highway. Police records confirm over 100 accidents along the highway in the last five months. Over...
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Five men apprehended for cattle theft
Police in Bumthang detained two Indians and three Bhutanese involved in four incidents of alleged larceny such as cattle raiding and slaughter. The latest such incident occurred last week. According...
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Mineral development policy announced
The Mineral Development Policy is set for implementation. Proposed eight years ago, its mission is to promote and develop the mining industry and generate revenue while ensuring sustainability and...
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Population and housing census begins
Bhutan’s second nationwide Population and Housing Census (PHCB) began today. Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and his family, at their residence in Taba, were the first to be counted this morning....
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Council endorses audit bill
The National Council passed the Audit Bill of Bhutan, 2017 on Monday. The bill will now be forwarded to the National Assembly for deliberations. The Legislative Committee of the house tabled 40...
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New hostel provides comfort to students in Samtse
The students of Sherab Gatshel Lower Secondary School in Samtse have recently moved into a newly built two boarding hostels- one for girls and one for boys. They are now experiencing a sense of...
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Six SAARC member countries discuss cross-border health issues
Six member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) are meeting in the capital to discuss cross-border health issues related to tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS. During...
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Flower exhibition to open at Memorial Chorten
The 3rd edition of the Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition will be held at the National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu this year. The earlier editions of the exhibition were held at the Ugyen Pelri Palace in...
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Merag sees downward trend in alcohol consumption
Realising the ill-effects of alcohol, most villagers in Merag Gewog have reduced consuming alcohol. In the past, it was customary to drink alcohol in social gatherings and some even present it as gifts...
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