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UNDP calls for national plan to boost women’s representation in decision-making positions
A new report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recommends Bhutan develop and implement a comprehensive national plan to...
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Service period for lump-sum pension withdrawal set to 23 years
The Cabinet has approved an extension of the required service period for government employees to qualify for lump-sum pension withdrawals,...
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HRH Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck graces launch of Agenda Chikha
Agenda Chikha will leave no one behind. In a move towards advancing disability inclusion in Bhutan from 2024 to 2027,...
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BCTA reports increase in insured vehicles
The Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) saw a rise in the number of insured vehicles this year. Nearly 44...
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Thimphu’s Traffic Division pilots dedicated left lane for taxis to ease traffic congestion
It has been around four days since Thimphu’s Traffic Division started a one-week pilot programme for taxis to use the...
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Gelephu residents sensitised on laws to make GMC crime-free society
To make people aware and to become law-abiding residents of the upcoming Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a sensitisation programme is...
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Final consultation for Kabesa LAP conducted as plan approaches last stage
After more than a decade of construction moratorium, residents of Kabesa in Thimphu are now hopeful that they would finally...
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Local artisans seek support as machine-made textiles gain popularity
As innovation becomes increasingly woven into people’s daily lives, the challenge of preserving the rich heritage of traditional textiles while...
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Orong Gewog residents frustrated by delayed bypass road
The residents of Orong Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar are frustrated by the delayed construction of an eight-kilometre bypass road meant...
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Rising toll fees on Indian Highways challenge Bhutanese drivers
The government is working to establish a system for Bhutanese vehicles to use FASTag, the Indian electronic toll collection system....
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