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Paro Dzongkhag court sentenced 43-year old Chimi Dorji, to a prison term of two years for stabbing a 53-year old on the night of 7 October, 2012 in his house in Paro. The victim is the husband of the convict’s elder sister. The incident had occurred at the victim’s place …
Read More »RMA Governor assures all is well again
The royal monetary authority (RMA) governor assured that the domestic financial system is safe, sound and resilient and in a comfortable position to meet their obligations despite the liquidity crisis in the country. This assurance comes at a time when the country is faced with the Indian Rupee (INR) shortfall …
Read More »Three steps in 5 years to make Vocational Education hip and lucrative
The labor ministry (MoLHR) in consultation with stakeholders has come up with three strategic directions to create more opportunities for Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) graduates. The three strategic directions set for the next five years are, improving the Human Resources Development Plan, linking Industries with Institutes and reviving the …
Read More »An alternative to scarce fodder for highlanders
Winter is tough for many reasons, but it is especially and harshly tougher in the high altitude regions. Conditions make it hard for cattle to survive and it is one source which the highlanders heavily depend on to make their livelihood. The absence of food for the animals therefore most …
Read More »Kengkhar Women prove equal to men in craft
Over 25 crafts persons were trained by skilled locals on the techniques of making silver decorative belt patterns and motifs for Ara Palang (alcohol cask) in Murung village under Kengkhar gewog in Mongar. The project was recently taken up by Helvetas to train craftsperson as part of the skills development …
Read More »Man stabbed in a fight, two suspects caught
A 22-year old man is currently recovering from a stabbing wound after undergoing an operation at the JDWNR hospital. The victim was referred from Phuentsholing General Hospital on the evening of Sunday after the incident, which had taken place at around 4:30 pm on the same day. The initial report …
Read More »Druknet denies allegations of blocking Bhutannomics
Bhutannomics which is now back, is convinced that the government was behind the block Bhutan Telecom Limited’s Druknet, the biggest Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the country denied allegations made by Bhutanomics.com who accused the former of blocking the site in the country. Though the site is now back after …
Read More »Local tailors and weavers to learn contemporary Textile art and Design from Thailand
A total of 20 Bhutanese female participants are undergoing a training program on Textile Art and Design at Chiangsean International Institute for Skill Development, Thailand. The main objective of the training program is to equip young and aspiring weavers, tailors and designers with the contemporary style of textile arts and …
Read More »21 Diplomas awarded to Front Desk Management Graduates from BISHT
The Department of Human Resources (DHR) under Labor Ministry awarded certificates to 21 Diploma graduates in Front Desk Management from the Bhutan International School of Hospitality and Tourism (BISHT) yesterday. According to the Press release from the Labor Ministry, so far a total of 248 trainees have graduated in various …
Read More »CDCL to repair collapsed Langchenphu Bridge but claims no lapses in construction
The Construction Development Corporation Limited (CDCL) claims that there were no procedural lapses for the collapse of the 140 feet long Langchenphu motorable bridge of Kurtoe gewog under Lhuentse dzongkhag. According to the Regional General Manager of CDCL under Mongar Dzongkhag, Karma Lotey in Lingmithang, they had followed the regular …
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