According to the MoICE Minister Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji the country has recorded approximately 79 tour cancellations from various countries, with over 40 additional bookings postponed due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East and the resulting increase in airfare. So, there is certainly some impact being felt by the …
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In a classroom where some students followed lessons with ease while others quietly fell behind, 24-year-old former art teacher Chador Wangchuk noticed a simple but persistent gap: not every child learns the same way. He said, “I have been an art teacher for over a year, and what I noticed …
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The cabinet has given clearance to explore doing the 768 MW Punatsangchu III project with the JSW Group of India. The location of the project is just below the current 1,020 MW P II site and it can go up to 900 MW once the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is …
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The Mid-Term Review of Dagana’s 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP) highlights notable development gains, even as rural-to-urban migration continues to pose challenges. While the dzongkhag has nearly achieved universal access to essential services such as water and electricity, the rising number of ‘Gungtong’ remains a pressing concern for local leaders. According …
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As the monsoon season approaches, fruit and vegetable wholesalers in Thimphu are preparing for a challenging period, citing losses from imported produce spoiling due to rising temperatures and the added burden of the GST regime. Kumar, owner of Kumar Vegetable & Fruits Wholesales, said, “The upcoming monsoon season is a …
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Currently, over 50 individuals are in residential care, while more than 260 are enrolled in outpatient programs The PEMA Rehabilitation Center in Thimphu has rehabilitated over 435 individuals since its establishment in September 2023, positioning itself as Bhutan’s primary facility for addressing substance use disorders (SUDs) through a holistic and …
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Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the Salhang Tendrel of the Kurukulee Centre in Gelephu Mindfulness City. Her Royal Highness Princess Deki Yangzom Wangchuck, Her Royal Highness Princess Dechan Wangmo Wangchuck, and Ashi Yeatso Lhamo accompanied Her Majesty for the Salhang Tendrel on 13 March 2026. The Kurukulle Centre, presided over …
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The Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT) was set up not only as an IT college in October 2017 but also as a center of excellence in IT. However, the rapid global rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through various tools has led to the disappearance of many entry-level coding jobs …
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Drukair has suspended all flights to Dubai until 28th March following an announcement from the UAE Civil Aviation Authority and Dubai Airport, as airlines adjust schedules amid heightened tension after the military conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran that began on 28th February 2026. Hotels and tour …
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Strengthening professionalism, enhancing policing capabilities, and deepening public service among key priorities The newly appointed Chief of Police of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), Brigadier Phub Gyaltshen, has outlined a forward-looking vision that will guide policing in Bhutan in the coming years, centered on strengthening institutional professionalism, enhancing law enforcement …
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