A total of 51 central schools have been established within this year where 27 are newly established based on the studies on the number of youth and general population and also the remoteness of that area of the country. Central schools are not only expected to generally improve the quality …
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Kezang Dorji, who travelled for 3 days to reach Thimphu from his village in Merak, realized his heart’s desire and the purpose of his journey, when he had the joy of receiving an Audience with His Majesty The King, and offering his wishes for the Royal Birth. Kezang, who is 50 years old, expressed …
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Enthused by the royal visit of His Majesty the king and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, in November 2011 to the Fukushima prefecture where a massive earthquake that year inflicted major damages to the communities of the Miharu town, the Japanese people have started showing their sincere gratitude through planting special …
Read More »It is the fourth day after the commencement of the extended Maternity Leave by the Royal Civil Service Commission and already the mothers who gave birth since 1st September last year are entitled to a 6 months maternity leave. The 6 months maternity leave includes full pay including the house …
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Electric fencing of farmland is quickly gaining popularity among farmers across the country. The farmers say the electric fence helps in reduction of crop damages, therefore, helps to increase crop cultivation and crop diversity. Farmers also spend less time guarding the crops and it is helping in the reduction of …
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Farmers that grow watermelons on a large scale are finally seeing their cash income grow from the sale of the crop. They say growing watermelons is easier than the other cash crops, like chilies and potatoes, since watermelons are less damage by wild animals and also remain unaffected by major …
Read More »The National Irrigation Master Plan (NIMP) has been formulated and recently elaborated in order to increase food production and self-sufficiency. Cropping patterns and corresponding irrigation water demands have also been addressed. The NIMP has also identified new irrigation areas in all the districts concerned. The estimated expenditure is 1.35 million …
Read More »With the recent case of larceny at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), the hospital has now issued instructions to the guards to remain more vigilant during night time. The hospital also plans on installing a security lock system and increase the number of video surveillance, closed-circuit TV …
Read More »About two decade ago, when the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF) first initiated the establishment of Community Forest (CF) at Dozam under Mongar Dzongkhag, people were apprehensive about such new ventures. For them, the forest and other natural resources were …
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His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the participants of the 18th Batch DeSuung Voluntary Programme. His Majesty shared the vision behind DeSuung, and told the Desuups that their service to the nation would help build the kind of future that we envision for Bhutan. His Majesty reminded the …
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