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RTA explores avenues to sustain their future programmes
In order to sustain their future programmes, the Royal Textile Academy (RTA) will lease 30,000 square feet office space and will earn Nu. 18 M rent annually from the fully-leased complex. The building,...
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Villagers of Gonong-Zangthig Chiwog ask for motor-able bridge
Villagers of Gonong-Zangthig Chiwog under Lauri Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar want a motor-able bridge to be built over a Betsheling River. At present, without a motor-able bridge, locals said they have...
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Accident claims lives of 2 on the spot
Two men died on the spot when the machinery trailer they were travelling in went off the road and fell approximately 60 metres below the road. However, a driver escaped with relatively minor injuries....
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Man hit by arrow airlifted to National Referral Hospital
A 37-year-old man was immediately airlifted to Thimphu National Referral Hospital, after he was hit by an arrow yesterday. The victim was hit by an arrow on his right chest. The incident took place...
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City Bus Service to submit proposal for 40 additional buses for schools
The City Bus Service of Bhutan Post will soon submit a proposal for 40 additional city buses to the Information and Communications Ministry. This is to provide transport services to schools within the...
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JDWNRH’s fertility clinic sees steady flow of patients
The national referral hospital’s fertility clinic is treating an increasing number of couple with infertility problems. Three to nine people visit on an average every day. Altogether, the clinic has...
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SEN programme school in every dzongkhag, Thromde in 12th FYP
There are currently 15 schools that cater to Special Education Needs (SEN) programme. The education ministry intends to take the number to at least one such school in every district and Thromde in the...
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Villagers of Lauri Gewog try chirata cultivation at home
If all goes as planned, then in coming years, people of Lauri Gewog will not have to collect chirata from forest. Some of the villagers have started cultivating chirata at home. Chirata is a medicinal...
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Local leaders of Pema Gatshel request for change in procedure of rural house...
Local leaders of Pema Gatshel requested the Home Minister to revisit the procedure involved in rural house construction. They said, the system, which has been changed since 2016, is lengthy and...
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Driving theory test goes online in Phuentshogling
The Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA) in Phuentshogling is now conducting theory test for driving license online. The move is aimed at bringing transparency in the conduct of the test. At the...
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ACC, OAG to auction off goods confiscated for evading tax
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Office of Attorney General (OAG) will together auction off confiscated goods worth Nu 1.5 m. The goods were confiscated from 18 importers for tax evasion...
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Bhutan needs more toilets for disabled people
It is a daily struggle for people living with disability to use toilets. But it becomes more challenging when there are no toilets designed for them. Today, according to the Tourism Council of Bhutan...
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Govt. requests ACC to conduct thorough investigation into MoLRH’s training...
The government has requested the Anti-Corruption Commission to undertake an immediate and full investigation into the various training programs of the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources. In a news...
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Students in Phuentshogling attend lawn tennis coaching camp
Over 50 students underwent nearly two-week long winter lawn tennis coaching camp in Phuentshogling. The coaching camp ended today. It’s objective was to engage students in positive activities during...
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Bicycle race in Paro had its winners today
An 18-year-old Thinley Norbu, studying at Early Learning Centre in Thimphu won the 58 Km bicycle race in Paro today. Participating in the youngest category, Thinley completed the race in two hours and...
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First-ever art exhibition by Bhutanese artists opens in New Delhi
The art exhibition titled “Invoking Entities,” by two contemporary Bhutanese artists, officially opened at Bikaner House in New Delhi, India, yesterday. The Bhutanese Ambassador to India, Major...
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Sherig conference, a boon for business community in Panbang
Government workshops, seminars, and meetings are usually organised in urban centres. However, this time, the Education Ministry’s mega conference-the Annual Sherig Conference was held in Panbang,...
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TCB faces daunting task of managing toilets for tourists
The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) says the issue is not about building toilets but about its proper management. TCB officials said lack of proper toilet management is one of the key challenges faced...
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Govt. to introduce non-subsidised LPG in the country
The government will soon introduce non-subsidised Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The move is to cater to the increasing demand for LPG in the country. Currently each household gets to refill one LPG...
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Pelrithang & Ugyen Academy wins National School Football Tournament
In the National School Football tournament, Pelrithang Middle Secondary School won the girl’s category, and Ugyen Academy defeated Pelkhil High School to win the boy’s category. Pelkhil High School’s...
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