National drama festival kicks off
The first ever national level drama festival is underway in the capital. The festival began from August 16.
Posted on Aug 18, 2017 | Read More »
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A project to support CSOs launched
The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the country are now expected to reach out to more disadvantaged groups in the country. That’s because a project called “Support to Civil Society in Bhutan” was launched in the capital yesterday.
Posted on Aug 18, 2017 | Read More »
18 youths to leave for Korea for various vocational trainings
A total of 18 young Bhutanese will soon head to South Korea’s Jeju Province where they will undergo trainings in bakery, cooking, horticulture and carpentry among others.
Posted on Aug 18, 2017 | Read More »
Dengue fever remains a health concern
With hundreds of people infected dengue fever every year, the mosquito-borne disease remains a health concern particularly in the country’s south. Properly managing water stored in containers at home is vital to keeping the disease at bay but health officials say people ignore this crucial preventive measure.
Posted on Aug 18, 2017 | Read More »
Bhutan and Japan sign Power System Plan 2040 project agreement
The governments of Bhutan and Japan signed the technical cooperation project agreement for the project on the Power System Plan 2040 yesterday. It is to update the master plans of hydro power projects developed in 2003.
Posted on Aug 17, 2017 | Read More »
Japan to train Bhutanese art teachers
Japan’s Hamada Municipal Corporation Agency will help Bhutan train three of its art teachers in Japan beginning next year under a three-year project.
Posted on Aug 17, 2017 | Read More »
Population, housing census report likely to be out by April 2018
About 140 university graduates recruited by the National Statistics Bureau (NSB) are compiling the data of the country’s second population and housing census. The NSB hopes to be able to launch the census report by April next year.
Posted on Aug 17, 2017 | Read More »
E4T project to accelerate trade
E4T or E-infrastructure for Trade and Services Development project is aimed at creating a reliable ICT ecosystem that will accelerate Bhutan’s integration into regional and global trade.
Posted on Aug 17, 2017 | Read More »
His Majesty The King launches Bhutan Foreign Service Programme at RIGSS
His Majesty The King graced the launch of the Bhutan Foreign Service Programme at the Royal Institute of Governance and Strategic Studies in Phuentsholing yesterday.
Posted on Aug 17, 2017 | Read More »
Damchu-Chhukha bypass road achieves major breakthrough
Formation cutting along the nearly 3 kilometer rocky cliff on the Damchu-Chhukha bypass road is now complete. With this, the entire length of the bypass road is now connected.
Posted on Aug 16, 2017 | Read More »