The government has issued a public notification regarding a confirmed outbreak of rabies in a dog in Rametey, near Jetsun Milarepa Lhakhang in Chhukha Dzongkhag, following laboratory confirmation on December 30, 2024. The infected dog reportedly bit 11 other dogs in the area, prompting local authorities to take swift action …
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A 44-year-old Bhutanese man, identified as Lama, a Drubdey Drupoen of Paro Kila Goenpa, has died after a suspected fall from elevator shaft at the Hotel Hill View in Jaigaon, India on 2nd January 2025. Lama was part of a pilgrimage group traveling to Bodhgaya, India. The incident was reported …
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In a recent review of the construction sector’s procurement regulations, concerns regarding the lack of transparency and fairness in the tendering process have surfaced. Despite efforts to modernize procurement with the implementation of the electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system, challenges remain in ensuring open and accountable bidding practices. The issues …
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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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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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Project Dantak, a key initiative of India’s Border Roads Organization (BRO), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhutan Industrial Gas (BIG) to secure the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for infrastructure projects in Bhutan. The agreement, signed at Dantak Headquarters by Chief Engineer of Project Dantak, Brigadier …
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The National Disability Conference 2024 from December 3 to 4 aimed to change societal norms and build an inclusive society for persons with disabilities to participate and contribute to society like any other person. The common assumption held by most is that people with disabilities are disabled because of their …
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The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is prioritizing the transformation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system to absorb the rest of the Grade 12 graduates. Yeezang De Thapa, shared that the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) currently admits approximately 2,600 students annually across its …
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The Annual Audit Report (AAR) 2023-24 of the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) was presented to the Parliament, and tabled during the joint sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth Parliament on 10th December 2024. The report provides an overview of the audits conducted from 1st July 2023 to 30th …
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At the recent National Disability Conference, the Manager at Jigme Namgyal Wangchuck Super Fab Lab (JNWSFL), Tshering Wangzom, presented initiatives taken in Assistive Technology (AT) in country. Recognizing the significant gap in assistive devices and solutions for people with disabilities, JNWSFL drew inspiration from international visits and collaborations. What is …
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