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STCBL is set to open additional Fuel Retail Outlets (FROs), with 3 at Nobding, Chumme and Daga Throm within a month. 2 FROs are to be commissioned by the end of this year in  Gakiling, Haa and Nganglam, Pema Gatshel. Officials from STCBL shared there were many requests for a …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) announced the list of selected candidates for Resigned Teachers on Contract slots. While many of the selected teachers will teach general subjects, however, there are more candidates for teaching English language compared to other teaching positions. Out of the total 521 applicants, …

Thimphu police arrested a 39-year-old man for four burglary and one larceny case on 31 March 2024. The incident was brought to light when the Department of Civil Registration and Census office at Kawangjangsa reported a loss of laptop along with the bag, USB drives and few documents from their …

During the recent state visit of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, a series of agreements were signed between Bhutan and India, aiming to strengthen collaboration. Among the significant agreements signed was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) and relevant competent authorities in …

South Thimphu police station (STPS) arrested 4 men for the theft of construction materials on 21st and 20th March, 2024. The suspects aged 38, 41, 31 and 30 were caught stealing 11 bundles of 12mm rods from a construction site in Depsi, Thimphu. The incident, which occurred on 12th March, …

On March 15, 2024, Nganglam Police Station (PS) was alerted to a fatal Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) on the way to Nganglam-Gyelposhing highway at Tsenkari. The primary cause of the tragic accident was attributed to unlicensed driving. Upon receiving the report, the investigative team, accompanied by a medical doctor, promptly …

Students in Bhutan are demanding an increase in their monthly stipend, highlighting the struggles they face in making ends meet. Despite receiving monthly stipends of Nu 2,500-3,000, most students find themselves with little left after deductions for their hostel rent and electric bills. This leaves them with insufficient funds to …

Residents of Tashichhoeling dungkhag are facing severe fuel shortages, particularly since the dungkhag which has five gewogs including 25 chiwogs and two neighboring gewogs share only one fuel depot operated by the Druk Petroleum Corporation Limited (DPCL). The shortage of both diesel and petrol is causing significant inconvenience to the …

Most of the patients at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) are generally appreciative of the assistance they receive from the health workers. However, a significant number of individuals seeking services, such as Computed Tomography Scan (CT scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and ultrasound are expressing frustration over …

The common exam result declaration of the academic year 2023 reveals a notable increase in pass percentage for class 6 students compared to the years 2021 and 2022.  The three national toppers achieved impressive scores exceeding 90. However, this achievement does not fully voice out the challenges that young minds …