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Himalayan Environmental Rhythms Observation and Evaluation System (HEROES) project, implemented by the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environmental Research (UWICER) is the first nationwide school-based initiative to monitor climate change and its impact on the mountain ecosystem in Bhutan. Almost six years into the project after its first establishment …
Read More »Norzin Lam pedestrianised for three days to celebrate HM’s 39th Birthday
In order to commemorate His Majesty the King’s 39th Birth Anniversary, Thimphu Thromde has organized various events along the Norzin Lam and Thimphu Clock Tower starting from 21st- 23rd February. The Royal Bhutan Police has issued that the road stretch from Norzin Lam gate to the Main Traffic will remain …
Read More »Friendship association for Bhutan in France holds meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Les Amis du Bhoutan, the Friendship Association for Bhutan in France was held in Paris on 15th February 2019. Ambassador Pema Choden attended the event at the invitation of the Association. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Choden thanked the President and the members of Les …
Read More »Working to eliminate a preventable cancer
Cervical cancer ranks as the top-most common cancer among women in Bhutan. In an effort to address this, the Ministry of Health is working towards eliminating this cancer. Lyonpo Dechen Wangmo who is the member of the Executive Board (EB) of the World Health Organisation (WHO) representing South East Asia …
Read More »BNCA trains counselors to deal with a growing drug addiction problem
The last cycle of basic course on Universal Treatment Curriculum for Substance Use Disorder for second batch concluded on Friday in Phuentsholing. A total of 38 participants from schools, colleges, hospitals, and counselors from rehabs attended the training. The training was started in January 2018 and was conducted in three …
Read More »120 boxers take part in second National Boxing Championship
The second national boxing championship was held in Phuentsholing Middle Secondary School, Chhukha Dzongkhag with 120 boxers (inclusive of sub-junior boxers). The first national boxing championship was organized in 2016 at the Royal Institute of Management hall in Thimphu. The event is fully financed by Bhutan Boxing Federation (BBF) and …
Read More »Lhamoyzingkha- most affected by human-elephant conflict
The human-elephant conflict still remains a major issue in southern region with various incidences of encounter with even rampant destruction in Lhamoyzingkha Dungkhag. The area is located within the buffer area in the west of Phibsoo wildlife sanctuary. This is believed to be one reason for the pattern. The regional …
Read More »NA discusses doing away with minimum qualification requirement for taxi drivers
The Friday question hour session of the National Assembly discussed the need to do away with minimum qualification for taxi drivers. Member from Khatoed Laya constituency informed the house that according to the Road Safety and Transport Act 1999, taxi operators does not require any qualification to operate a taxi. …
Read More »Quality of education and skills to given a priority
While a commendable progress has been made in education system over the years and is very close to achieving universal primary education in a current scenario, the main question, however, has always been on the quality of education and training in country. Numerous studies highlighted the shortcomings in both learning …
Read More »Parliament discusses digitalization of television
During the question and hour session, the Dewathang-Gomdar MP Ugyen Dorji raised an issue on digitalization of television, that is switching from Analog to Digital system and the confusion created among the public. The MP said that there is a lot of confusion and concerns among the public regarding digitalization …
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