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Law enforcement officials trained to investigate anti-money laundering cases
“Money laundering,” is an integral part of financial activities, especially bribery and embezzlement. However, it is a challenge for Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) officials and other relevant...
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Druk Wangyel National Archery Tournament begins
Thirty two teams across the country are taking part in the Druk Wangyal National Archery Tournament which kick-started at Changlimithang archery range in Thimphu today. According to some loyal archery...
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A look into what’s it like to be female archer
Twenty one-year-old Sonam Dema is one of the handful female archers in the country. She aspires to be become Bhutan’s ace female archer like her idol Ki Bo Bae, a popular South Korean female archer who...
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Solar fencing improves farm productivity in Kyidkhar Village
Farmers of Kyidkhar under Nangkor Gewog in Zhemgang have found some respite from wild animals with the installation of solar fencing around their fields. Also, they are now able to reap what they...
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‘Field Guide to Fishes of Western Bhutan’ released
In an effort to document Bhutan’s rich diversity of aquatic life, a book titled “Field Guide to Fishes of Western Bhutan,” was released today. The book is an update to the previous list of fishes in...
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Construction is bustling at New Sarpang town
Shopkeepers of Sarpangtar (the old Sarpang town) who were affected by flash flood last year are grappling with space crunch to open new business establishments. However, the problem is expected to be...
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As hoped, Oman wins
Bhutan lost to Oman 4-2 in the ongoing AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. This is Bhutan fifth straight defeat in the qualifiers. However, the two goals are Bhutan’s first in the group matches. Bhutan’s plan...
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Queen Mother meets MSTF, CBSS members in Punakha
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck met with the members of Punakha Dzongkhag’s Multi Sectoral Task Force (MSTF) and Community Based Support System (CBSS) yesterday. Addressing the...
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Tapping into SARRC region’s neglected rich bamboo resource
The SAARC region has an abundant bamboo resource. In fact, bamboo accounts for a significant portion of the total forest cover in the region. But the region’s rich bamboo resource remains...
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Ambassador-designates of Austria, Indonesia, Morocco present credentials
(Left-Right: Ambassador of the Republic of Austria, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco) The ambassador-designates of Austria, Indonesia and Morocco...
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His Majesty The King graces parliament opening
His Majesty The King graced the opening of the tenth session of the second parliament at the Gyalyong Tshokhang today. His Majesty was accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen. Upon the arrival at the...
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Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde gives bicycles to RBP
To carry out effective patrolling to curb crimes and improve safety around Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde, the thromde office donated seven bicycles to the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) in Samdrup Jongkhar...
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His Eminence Sungtruel Rinpoche administers wang in Nganglam
His Eminence Sungtruel Rinpoche administered Tshewang or blessing for long life to the people of Nganglam Drungkhag under Pema Gatshel yesterday. Thousands of devotees received blessings from His...
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Chorten constructed by retired soldiers consecrated
The 48-feet tall Namgyal Chorten in Lhuentse, which was constructed by retired soldiers upon the command of His Majesty The King, was consecrated yesterday. The Venerable Dorji Lopen of the Zhung...
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Farmers hope for better lives as farm road construction begins
Without farm road, Nyasikhar Chiwog under Chhimoong Gewog has been lagging behind other four chiwogs in terms of socio-economic development. However, with start of the road construction last weekend,...
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Accident claims life of 42-year-old man
A 42-year-old man died on the spot after his scooter collided with DCM truck at Tsirang Toed in Tsirang yesterday. The deceased was accompanied by his wife who suffered fractures on her right hand. She...
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Toll-free Helpline for women, children in SAARC countries
A Toll-free Helpline Service will set up in the SAARC member countries in a collective regional effort to enhance women and child rights protection in the region. The first phase of the project will...
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Workshop on reviving drying springs underway
To reduce the water stress faced by mountain communities, a workshop to share a step-wise method for managing springs and spring sheds and revive drying springs is under way in Thimphu. Mountain...
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Incorporating palliative care in health care system
Phuntsho Om and Tara Devi, both Associate Lecturers with the Faculty of Nursing and Public Health at the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences (KGUoMS) in Thimphu, are working on a module on...
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One SEN school in every district during 12th Five-Year-Plan
The Education Ministry is targeting to establish at least one Special Education Needs (SEN) School in every district and Thromde during the 12th Five-Year-Plan. This is to ensure that all children with...
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