Ugyen Dorji

Senior Citizens Policy to come into action soon

The Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay shared that the policies for senior citizens are ready with the works underway for the initiative, and every individual would be responsible for its success. During the 11th Meet-the- Press held on 27th December 2024, PM shared that after numerous research and discussions, …

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Government sets conditions for continued tenancy for the Changjiji Housing Colony and other areas in Thimphu

During the 11th Meet-the-Press held yesterday, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), Chandra Bahadur Gurung, shared that tenants fulfilling the condition may continue to occupy their units provided they meet the criteria. The minister shared a condition set by the National Housing Development Corporation Limited (NHDCL) that tenants and …

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On young medical staff and medical errors

There are concerns that with hospitals now staffed with younger and less experienced medical professionals and technicians there are anecdotal incidents of medical errors coming in from medicine dosage to even being unable to draw blood. The Minister of Health (MoH) Tandin Wangchuk shared that there is a proper system …

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9th Edition of Bhutan University Sports Federation Games

The 9th Bhutan University Sports Federation (BUSF) Games concluded at Samtse College of Education. The games, which began on 11th December, were scheduled to conclude coinciding with Bhutan’s 117th  National Day, making the final day significant. Lungtaen Gyatso, the President of CLCS, was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. …

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Meet the Nyagoes of the 117th National Day

The 2-month selection process and fierce competition among the Nyagoes from various dzongkhags has ended coinciding with the 117th National Day, with the Sarpang Nyagoe clenching the title, surprising his contenders and the audience in the stadium and viewers at home. The competition coordinator shared that due to the pandemic, …

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