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On 30 August, a 39-year-old woman, who is a cabin crew member of Drukair, was caught with more than 250 grams of gold. The woman was returning home from Bangkok on 27 August when customs officials at the Paro Airport stopped her. Also, on the same day a 23-year-old man …
Read More »Payment Gateway: A huge hindrance to digital freelancers
As digital freelancing becomes popular in Bhutan, digital freelancers encounter payment gateway bottlenecks. As the world is turning to digitization, the digital landscape has ushered in a new era of work, digital freelancing which has given opportunities for freelancers to connect with clients globally. The traditional job setting has transformed, …
Read More »1,126 slots for civil service this year
With a record number of attrition from the civil service for the FY 2022-23, this year, the civil service will take in 1,126 graduates into the civil service. This year, there was a huge number of applicants registered for the Bhutan Civil Service Exam (BCSE), registrations peaking at 4,477. The …
Read More »Bhutan to send largest squad for the 19th Asian Games
Bhutan will send its largest squad of 28 athletes for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China from 23 September to 8 October 2023. Bhutanese athletes will be making their Asian Games debut in badminton, judo, karate, and swimming. Bhutan will also compete in archery, athletics, boxing, golf, shooting, and …
Read More »16 percent attrition from the civil service
According to the annual report published by Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), the attrition rate for the FY2022-23 rose exponentially at 16 percent with 10 percent voluntary resignations, particularly among senior positions and teachers. From July 2022 to June 2023, a total number of 4,822 civil servants were separated from …
Read More »Bhutan National Cricket Team clinches third position in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional
Bhutan National Cricket Team secured a remarkable victory against Myanmar, by a margin of 30 runs at the ICC 2024 T20 World Cup Asia Regional ‘B’ qualifiers in Malaysia during the opening match on 26July. Bhutan won by 31 runs against Myanmar. Bhutan won the toss and elected to bat …
Read More »Govt to recruit more Civil Servants and professionals to address attrition concerns
Growing concerns surrounding attrition rates in the health and education sectors have prompted discussions on the retaining of skilled professionals. Bhutan has experienced notable losses in both sectors with the people leaving for destinations abroad, generating apprehension about the overall functionality and quality of services. Responding to these concerns, the …
Read More »Dantak signs MoU with CDCL over equipment and road cutting
In a significant development aimed at strengthening disaster response capabilities, Project Dantak has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Construction Development Corporation Limited (CDCL), a Bhutanese State Owned Enterprise. The MOU entails the hiring of eight equipment, four JCB backhoe loaders and four excavators to Project Dantak for …
Read More »PM at flood site
The Prime Minister’s Office talking about the Lhuentse flash flood said that under the close guidance and support of the Office of Gyalpoi Zimpon, the search, rescue and coordination efforts are underway to make the most out of the pressing time. Prayer ceremonies are being held alongside. Some of the …
Read More »RBP seizing more drugs than ever with enhanced checks
In the recent data shared by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), from January 2023 till date, it is found that a total of 874 cases related to drug abuser and traffickers have been caught. With the maximum number of 306 being caught in Thimphu, 276 in Phuentsholing, 60 in Gelephu, …
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