A skinny boy wearing faded jacket and jeans wraps his head in a scarf and covers his mouth with a mask. Jigme is dressed for the day. Jigme works as a helper at a construction site in Gidagom, 25 kms from Thimphu, as he awaits the class XII results that …
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The year 2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between Bhutan and India. To formally launch the historic occasion, Lyonpo Damcho Dorji, Foreign Minister of Bhutan and Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of India jointly unveiled the logo for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations in …
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The Japanese government has provided 353 more power tillers to Bhutan. Japanese Ambassador Kenji Hiramatsu handed over the power tillers worth Nu 137 million to the Agriculture Machinery Centre. These power tillers will be used for hiring services. At present, there are 505 power tillers under the hiring services managed …
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Karsang Dorji, an entrepreneur based in Thimphu, has designed solar and electric incubators to help in year round cultivation of Shiitake mushrooms. “Those interested in Shiitake mushroom cultivation need not wait for seasonal or altitude suitability to grow the mushrooms during winter; it can be grown anywhere without such limitations. …
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The Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited (RICBL) has launched a new insurance policy called Nyekor Nyensung for people travelling on pilgrimage. Nyekor Nyensung is a comprehensive travel insurance policy for Bhutanese pilgrims travelling both within and outside the country. The insurance policy aims not only assure safe and sound …
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In response to a question during ‘meet the press’ on the current government not achieving the 10 percent growth rate targeted in it’s manifesto, the Prime Minister while acknowledging it would not be possible said a lot had been achieved. The PM said that the 11th plan document had predicted …
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On the invitation from the Thailand International Cooperation Agency, the One Gewog One Product Project (OGOP) participated in the Thai OTOP (One Tambon One Product) Fair. The 8 Days Fair started on 17th December 2017 and concluded on 25th December 2017. A group of 6 farmers and local producers participated …
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With commercial space at the Thimphu TechPark fully leased out to eight FDI companies that employ around 745 Bhutanese youths the government has started construction of the second phase of IT Park. The new building, which will consists of a total built-up area of about 2000 square metres, is expected to cost …
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An incident in which a Subash Transport passenger coaster bus which was parked at the Road Safety and Transport Authority’s (RSTA) bus station in Phuentsholing moved forward without driver and caught fire burning a part of the office has once again put the issue of safety and monitoring by RSTA …
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The closing ceremony of the 20th session of the National Council (NC) was graced by the Prime Minister, Speaker and Gyalpoi Zimpon on December 7. The Chairperson Thrizin Dasho Dr. Sonam Kinga in an emotional closing address reminded the members three valuable points commanded by His Majesty the King at …
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