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This year after the celebration of the National Day on 17 December more than 120 Desuups will be sent to Punakha to take part in the upcoming Pel Dechok Khorlo Dompai Nangchen Wang which will start from the 20th of this month. The Desuups from all the batches starting from …
Read More »Varied impact of APIC’s seal of origin on handicraft business
The ‘Made in Bhutan Seal’ launched by Agency for Promotion of Indigenous Crafts (APIC) concept of ‘Seal of Origin’ for the handicraft sector have had varied impacts on the businesses of stakeholders. While the seal have helped many handicraft outlets in the Craft Bazaar (CB) in Chubachu, Thimphu, some vendors …
Read More »Ministry launches Documents to reduce unemployment
The labor ministry (MoLHR) launched three documents yesterday in the capital aimed to create more employment opportunities and keep youth occupied with gainful employment. The documents are meant to help the youth choose their career and it provides techniques to face interviews. The Career and employment counseling guide book is …
Read More »Just visiting constituency, not wooing voters
Members of parliament (MPs) have started visits to their respective constituencies strictly in the name of ‘regular visits’ and not to woo the general electorate which gains ever the more prominence as the stage is set for 2013. Most of the MPs said it was their last visit to their …
Read More »Introduction of Reagent Rental System for Lab Services to save time and costs
In order to address issues of delay, erratic supplies and various other problems the cabinet during its recent meeting discussed the rental reagent system and proposals were invited from all the registered suppliers. A total of three local suppliers/companies submitted proposals. The companies are M/s Ngangpa Pharmacy & Medical Equipment, …
Read More »Government suggests Farming as employment option, Youth not overly excited with the idea
The National Employment Forum (NEF) organized to address the issue of unemployment and find solutions through interactive exchange of opinions did not seem to find the synergized end goals as the participating youth and the jobseekers were not happy with the solutions which did pop-up for approval. The forum conducted …
Read More »Review of GoI projects
A Review of projects progress and issues pertaining to the Government of India (GoI) Project-tied Assistance (PTA) in Bhutan’s 10th Five year plan was discussed between the various concerned ministries and agencies of Bhutan and delegation from Ministry of External Affairs, India during the fourth project monitoring committee (PMC) meeting, …
Read More »Desuups prepare for the forthcoming National Day
This year the 120 Desuups of 2012 will participate in the upcoming National Day for the first time. It will be the first time for the members of the Desuups to participate in the National Celebration which is held every year in the Changlimithang grounds on 17 December to mark …
Read More »Dungsam to produce enough cement for the country
A revised completion date for Dungsam, the country’s biggest cement plant, is being finalized. Thereafter, Dungsam Cement Corporation Limited (DCCL) will produce 3000 tonne of clinker and 4130 tonne of cement per day. Currently 221 employees work in the DCCL but the cement company will soon see over 2000 employees …
Read More »First employment forum aims to end blame games and find solutions
The first of its kind National Employment Forum will be held on 26 November, in the capital. Representatives and stakeholders from the government, the employers (corporate and private sectors) and youth representatives will attend the forum. Labor Secretary Pema Wangda said it is conducted with the main objective to address …
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