5,103 children with disabilities remain out of school The National Council reviewed its resolution on the state of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from its last session brought about by the Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC). In recent years, Bhutan has made significant steps toward creating an inclusive society where …
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The Member of Parliament (MP) of Khengkhar-Weringla Constituency, Dorji Wangmo, raised concerns about the harmful effects of social media during the first question hour session for the Second Session of the Parliament. While acknowledging the benefits of social media, she highlighted the growing issues of online toxicity, including cyberbullying, scams, …
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The Jigmeling Industrial Park will host a 500 MW capacity Bitcoin mining data center operation, currently under construction as announced by Bitdeer on 7th November. It will start operation in phases from the first quarter of 2025 or mid 2025 onwards going to December 2025 or latest by the first …
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The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Nation Building fixed-term deposit (FTD) subscriptions through ORO Bank aims to raise millions from Non-Resident Bhutanese in Australia, United States of America, etc. The scheme was launched on 11th November 2024 marking the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth King. The deposits can only …
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Increasing sickness and deaths in Australia and how ABPI is helping in Perth In a tragic incident, a young Bhutanese student studying in Perth, Australia, has been found dead, with authorities suspecting suicide as the cause. The student’s body was discovered on 1st November 2024, and local police have reported …
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In a move aimed at providing security and stability to the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has laid out a comprehensive proposal for a national crop and livestock insurance scheme, set for a pilot rollout in July 2025, pending Cabinet approval. The proposal, which has been …
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His Majesty The King visited Saudi Arabia and Kuwait this week. His Majesty graced the Future Investment Institute Conference in Riyadh, and met with global business and political leaders. While in Saudi Arabia, His Majesty The King met with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the …
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Around three months ago on 8th August 2024 the Cabinet approved the new Thimphu Design Code submitted by the Royal Commission for Urban Development and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. The design code will result in far reaching changes in not only how future structures are built but also …
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A deeply troubling case of child abuse has emerged in Paro, involving a young girl with a physical disability who was subjected to alleged sexual assault and abuse by her adoptive father and an acquaintance of her adoptive family. The abuse reportedly took place over a period of six months. …
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On 28th October, Monday afternoon, at 2pm the Tsirang Municipality under the Chairmanship of the Tsirang Dzongda cut off the power supply to the building of Rajen Tamang, 48, for not using the Karaoke in the basement for the intended purpose. Rajen had been holding religious gatherings of 30 to …
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