The Ministry of Labour and Human Resources has said that that the National Graduates Orientation Program (NGOP) 2017 is scheduled from 12th – 19th August, 2017 in Thimphu. The participation in NGOP is voluntary and therefore only interested graduates may register online with the MoLHR from 11th – 25th July, 2017. The NGOP is not for in-service …
Read More »Three colleges will open in the eastern region by the end of this month offering Masters in English for teachers, ICT based programs and specialised courses in the Zorig Chusum (the 13 traditional arts and crafts). The college in Yongphula, Trashigang, will offer Masters in English for teachers, the institute …
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Ever since the solar fencing was introduced in Shingneer village in Ura, Bumthang, it has brought much relief to farmers against crop depredation by wild animals. The completion of the third phase of solar fencing in the village is expected to help farmers diversify crops, significantly reduce crop-guarding time and …
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Growing your own shiitake mushroom is not only inexpensive, but also quite easy so long as you have the right equipment such as the Auto Solar Electric Incubator. This automatic unit is Karsang’s innovation who is the founder of Shiitake Mushroom Consultancy Services. According to Karsang, they have developed 20 …
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This August, stories from the world of fashion take center-stage at the 8th edition of Mountain Echoes Literary Festival.The distinctive literary, arts and cultural festival will be held in Thimphu from 24th – 27th August and will celebrate Untouched Beauty, Unexplored Ideas and Unstoppable Voices from the heart of the happiest country in the world. Fashion will be …
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His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the participants of the inaugural Foundational Leadership Programme, at the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies on 28th June, and visited several other places during a Royal Visit to Phuentsholing. FLP is RIGSS’s new programme, intended for entry-level professionals. The main …
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Over 9,000 individuals granted citizenship till date His Majesty The King granted Citizenship Kidu to 137 individuals on 29th June, 2017. The recipients took an Oath of Allegiance to the Tsa-Wa-Sum, at the Kuenrey of the Tashichhodzong. Recipients of the Kidu, who live across the country, and are from all …
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The ADB funded Thimphu road improvement project in Mothithang, which kicked off on May 24 will, over a period of 18 months, result in better roads, new drains and footpaths. The contract has been awarded to Hi-Tech & Chimmi R D Joint Venture at a contract amount of Nu 38.6 …
Read More »Bhutan is ranked 13th out of 163 countries in the latest report of the Global Peace Index (GPI). The report states that South Asia hosts some countries as peaceful as Bhutan and at the same time some of the least peaceful countries in the world such as Pakistan (152nd) and …
Read More »Presenting the progress on connectivity and ICT in the country Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay said that Bhutan now has air service agreements (ASA) with eight countries, with United Arab Emirates being the most recent, and the next month the country’s first-ever ICT College will begin at Gyelposhing with 81 students. …
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The Bhutanese Leading the way.