Given the increasing frequency of natural hazards and the major climate issues that Bhutan faces, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) was asked whether it had sufficient budget to invest in the effective disaster management and climate adaptation measures during the 7th Meet-the-Press Session held yesterday. In response to …
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Lyonpo Chandra Bahadur Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, addressed the pressing issue of budget limitations affecting road construction, improvement, and maintenance under the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP). Lyonpo highlighted the significant demand for road development, stating, “If all the demands for roads are considered, the Department of Service Transport …
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During the 7th Meet-the-Press session, the Prime Minister(PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay addressed discussions within the government concerning the rules and regulations governing contract employees in Bhutan. PM noted that the three-year contract duration seemed insufficient, and recommendations were submitted to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) for consideration. “The response …
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His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen held an audience with Their Majesties King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso in Tashichodzong on 21 August 2024. The King and Queen of Lesotho were accompanied by their daughters, Their Royal Highnesses Princess Maseeiso Mohato Seeiso and Princess Senate …
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On the 3rd day of the 13th edition of Bhutan Echoes, Drukyul’s Literature and Arts Festival, Miss. Stacy Edgar, PhD, Executive Director of the International Folk Art market in Santa Fe, New Mexico, an award-winning social entrepreneur and educator and a writer had a conversation on women in leadership and …
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On 6th August, 2024 a 31-year-old man, who had been a student in the Japan Lean and Earn (LEP) program and suffered personally and financially due to it committed suicide. His parents shared that after his decision to go to Japan for the program, he was never the same old …
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Lam Dorji, a 29-year-old archer from Lauri village in Samdrup Jongkhar, put up a tough match against his much higher ranked Italian opponent, Alessandro Paoli, in the Paris Olympics on 3 July 2024. He started strong, drawing the first set and winning the second. However, he lost the next 3 …
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The ancient art of Zorig Chusum thrives due to the craftsmen who have upheld the traditions with their unwavering dedication. Yet, despite their skill and passion, economic prosperity has remained hard for many in the craft sector. In response to these challenges, the Agency for Promotion of Indigenous Crafts (APIC) …
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During the launch of Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay announced that the moratorium on housing and construction loans will be lifted by 1 July 2024 and the moratorium on import of vehicles by 18 August 2024. The Prime Minister shared that …
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In the 6th Meet-the-Press session, Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk expressed concerns over women losing their lives, with 20-25 annual deaths, due to cervical cancer. To address this, the Health Minister announced that screening for cervical cancer has been added to regular healthcare services. This initiative is also part of a …
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