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The RCSC decided to revise the winter working hours of the civil servants starting from 1st November this year for the first time. Unlike previous years, the working hours during winter will also be from 9 AM to 5 PM, the same as during summer. According to the Chairperson of the RCSC, Karma Hamu Dorjee, the working hours will be revised depending on the situation in the future.

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will have six new candidates for the parliamentary election in 2024. The former candidates are not contesting due to age factors and some due to personal reasons. The party is now looking for candidates as they prepare for the election.

After graduation, many prefer working in offices. However, one university graduate from Monggar decided to break this trend and return home to his village to take up farming. Today, his cardamom farm has turned into a lucrative business.

Since the relaxation of the recent lockdown in July, the Road Safety and Transport Authority’s (RSTA) base office in Samtse has been able to conduct only two driving tests so far. While a few of the aspiring drivers in the district have managed to get themselves a driving license, many still remain in the queue to even book a driving test. Worried over the matter, people want the base office to increase the frequency of driving tests in the district.

Around the time the pandemic hit the country last year, three youth from Tongling of Radhi Gewog in Trashigang ventured into commercial farming. While most businesses struggled during the pandemic, their farm flourished. The group, Nazhoen Sonam Detshen, cultivated vegetables on four acres of land leased from a private individual for a period of ten years.

To identify and promote potential Bhutanese designers, an open apparel design competition was held in Thimphu today. The exhibition was held around the theme “The Buddhism Thread that ties India and Bhutan”. It was organized by the Indian Embassy in partnership with the Bhutan Fashion Consortium.

A fire destroyed the top floor of the two-storeyed boys' hostel of Jurmey Primary School in Monggar today. While there are no reports of any casualties, about 25 students lost all their belongings to the fire. They were attending their evening prayers during the incident.

The shortage of manpower is delaying the Phuentshogling township development project along the Amochhu. The project, by far is the biggest urban development project in the country. It is estimated to cost Nu 21bn. And it is going to take 18 years to complete.

Upon the recommendation of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NI-TAG), the health ministry has decided to roll out the third dose of COVID vaccination. However, the dose will be first provided only to front-line workers and those with underlying health conditions. For the general population, the NI-TAG is considering a booster dose.

The oxygen plant at Montanga Industrial Park in Samdrup Jongkhar is ready to export liquid oxygen to India. Liquid oxygen is crucial for the treatment of severe COVID-19 patients since the disease affects lung functioning. It helps them breathe. The supply is expected to help India in its fight against coronavirus.