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Sakteng school replaces firewood heating with modern system
Located nearly 3,000 metres above sea level, Sakteng in Trashigang experiences cold weather for much of the year. For decades,...
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From sleep to social connections: The building blocks of better health
How much sleep did you get last night? Did you exercise today? When was the last time you shared a...
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Lane discipline violations surge in Thimphu, exceeding last year’s total in just two months
In early April, BBS reported that lane discipline violations in Thimphu had risen for three consecutive years, from 88 cases...
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Government explores additional funding for Concessional Education Loan Scheme
As the fund for the Concessional Education Loan Scheme almost runs out within the first year of its launch, the...
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GST rollout on track despite early concerns: Finance Ministry
Despite early challenges and public concerns, the finance ministry says the Goods and Services Tax, or GST, system is on...
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309 Pelsups graduate from third cohort in Gelephu
The third Pelsung cohort completed its three-month immersion programme in Gelephu today, with more than 300 Pelsups graduating. Over the...
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Bhutan urges continued climate financing after LDC graduation
Bhutan has called on international donors not to reduce environmental financing as the country transitions out of its Least Developed...
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Bhutan secures continued GEF funding for climate adaptation projects
Bhutan has secured the Global Environment Facility’s continued support to finance environmental projects. GEF has officially extended its Least Developed...
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Paro district launches pilot initiative to reduce use of single-use plastic carry bags
Waste generation in Bhutan has increased by 40 per cent over the past six years, with plastic remaining one of...
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BTFEC expands support for conservation projects
The Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation, or BTFEC, marked World Environment Day in Gelephu today by announcing a series...
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