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MSTF and CBSS volunteers in Gelegphu now has a proper place to function
The Multi-Sectoral Task Force (MSTF) and Community Based Support System (CBSS) volunteers in Gelegphu will now have a proper place to provide services to its clients. The MSTF and CBSS Information and...
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Largest quantity of imported green chillies seized in Wangdue
Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) officials in Wangdue Phodrang seized 794 kilograms of imported green chillies, yesterday. The seized chillies, which belonged to nine vegetable...
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Farmers inspired to take up farming for self-sufficiency
The government’s mandate to decrease import and encourage local produce for self-sufficiency has inspired farmers in rural areas. One of them is Kharka Singh Rai. He started a piggery farm in Darla...
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Toilet construction at SJ primary school delayed
The construction of 14 new toilets and 2 bathrooms at Samdrup Jongkhar primary school has been delayed by more than eight months now. The construction works began in December 2015 and was supposed to...
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Green Public Procurement Bhutan Project findings presented
While there are laws and regulations already in place to address and consider environmental and social aspects in the country, it has not really been implemented in procurement. This is as per one of...
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Bumthang DT says no more entertainment centres and meat shops
Bumthang Dzongkhag will stop issuance of new licenses for entertainment centres and meat shops. The decision was made at the recent Dzongkhag Tshogdu amidst growing social issues in the dzongkhag,...
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RENEW’s first every mega fair opens
RENEW’s first ever mega fair opened today in Thimphu. The week-long fair is being organised mainly to raise fund to end violence against women in the country. It is also to celebrate the contributions...
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A start-up business manufactures customised Bhutanese fabrics
A start-up business in the capital by a young entrepreneur introduces a technology that can manufacture customised Bhutanese fabrics and products. The machine is capable of creating various Bhutanese...
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Nation observes World Kidney Day
Prevention and early detection are the best strategies for reducing incidences of chronic kidney diseases. This, according to health officials, is considering the dearth of organ donor and expensive...
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200 acres of forest destroyed by fire at Yangnyer
Fire fighters are battling the forest fire at Yangnyer Gewog in Trashigang. Over 200 acres of Chirpine forest vegetation has been destroyed so far. Forest officials say the fire which started yesterday...
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His Holiness institutes the country’s first Anim Shedra in Sarpang
His Holiness Je Khenpo converted Chhuzanggang Sherabchholing Anim Dratshang into Chhuzanggang Sherabling Anim Shedra yesterday. It is the country’s first Anim Sherda in the southern region. His...
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25 counselling professionals certified
Twenty Five counselling professionals received credentials as the International Certified Addictions Professional level I. The Bhutan Narcotics Control Authority (BNCA) awarded the certificates...
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Jurwa- a new TV series and graphic novel launched
Jurwa, a 2013 educational radio programme will soon hit the television sets as well as book shelves. The new TV series and graphic novel “Jurwa- changing times” was launched by the Bhutan Centre for...
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RGoB and World Bank signs US$ 24 M credit to improve growth quality
The Royal Government and the World Bank signed the Second Fiscal Sustainability and Investment Climate Development Policy Credit project worth US$ 24 million. It was signed by Finance Minister Namgay...
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Tingtibi’s first ever fuel depot to open in April
Residents of Tingtibi will no longer have to drive all the way to Zhemgang town to fuel their cars and fetch cooking gas. This is because a new fuel depot will open in Tingtibi town very soon....
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National conference on women calls for greater women participation in...
The national conference on women adopted the Thimphu Declaration, which calls for actions to ensure 30 percent women candidature both in the upcoming parliamentary elections and the 2021 local...
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Jigme Namgyel Engineering College to develop a course on energy efficient...
To promote energy efficient lighting education in engineering colleges in the country, the Jigme Namgyel Engineering College in Samdrup Jongkhar is developing a new course on energy efficient lighting....
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Bhutan receives Nu 526 M for GoI tied assistance projects
The government of India has released over 526 million ngultrum for the GoI tied Assistance projects. The amount also includes fund for the Program Grant installment for October to December 2016....
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Courts decide on with measures to decongest prison and detention centres
To decongest prison and detention centres, courts will now maintain a uniform application of bail procedures. They will also speed up passing of judgment for drug related cases. This was decided at...
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A thick blanket of snow covers most parts of Bhutan
Most parts of Bhutan received the first snowfall of the year. In Thimphu, residents woke up to find the city covered with a pretty thick blanket of snow. Thimphu looked nothing short of something...
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