The Prime Minister made it clear that the contract employee regularization will include employees from all the ministries and agencies and not just the ministry of education. He however clarified that’s regularization does not mean a regular civil service job. “RCSC works with their own set of dos and don’ts …
Read More »Mothers who’re entitled to six months maternity leave will not be eligible for breast feeding allowance
The mothers who are entitled for six months maternity leave are not eligible for the breast feeding allowance. The Prime Minister (PM) during the press-meet yesterday said the allowance is targeted for the women who are not entitled for the six months maternity leave. PM said this is because the …
Read More »Parents and students of Japan case request ACC for reinvestigation
They expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s response so far The representative of the parents and students of the Japan’s learn and earn program submitted a letter of appeal to Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on 21st January, for the office to reinvestigate the case on what they allege are excessive fees charged …
Read More »Committee members of the Japan learn and earn program decides to file case against BEO
Although the case is currently under review by the Office of Attorney General, the committee consisting of about more than a hundred members has decided to file a case against BEO in the court on the grounds of breach of contract. Moreover, the members have also signed an appeal letter …
Read More »Lhamoyzingkha- most affected by human-elephant conflict
The human-elephant conflict still remains a major issue in southern region with various incidences of encounter with even rampant destruction in Lhamoyzingkha Dungkhag. The area is located within the buffer area in the west of Phibsoo wildlife sanctuary. This is believed to be one reason for the pattern. The regional …
Read More »Cut-off point won’t determine the quality of education: Education Minister
The education minister, Lyonpo Jai Bir Rai said that starting this academic session , the students who’ll manage to pass class ten examinations will get the opportunity to study in class eleven without having to worry about the cut-off points. Lyonpo Jai Bir Rai said the decision was taken after …
Read More »Quality of education and skills to given a priority
While a commendable progress has been made in education system over the years and is very close to achieving universal primary education in a current scenario, the main question, however, has always been on the quality of education and training in country. Numerous studies highlighted the shortcomings in both learning …
Read More »Preventive, curative and rehabilitative healthcare services for everyone in the 12th plan
Enhancing a healthy and caring society will be the priority of the health ministry in the 12th five-year plan. The health sector plans to work towards creating a healthier nation by taking free, equitable and quality healthcare to everyone which includes preventive, curative and rehabilitative services. The key result areas …
Read More »PM to send a fact finding team to Japan soon
The ongoing and most contentious subject on the overseas employment scheme was discussed during the question and hour session in the parliament yesterday. Dewathang-Gomdar Constituency MP, Ugyen Dorji said that while the youth unemployment is the main issue in the country, the ever increasing rate of unemployment has taken a …
Read More »Four of six lakes that supplied drinking water to four Gewogs in Dagana have disappeared
Lakes were once the main source of water for the villagers in Goshi, Gesarling, Tsendagang and Tashiding gewogs in Dagana. The dzongkhag forest and park services found that there are a total of fifteen lakes, of which six are used as water source, while the other nine lakes are either …
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