Monthly Archives: December, 0
Labour ministry noted increase of over 300 private firms joining PF scheme
The labour ministry saw an increase of over 300 private enterprises joining the Provident Fund (PF) scheme with some 2,000 members till June this year. This followed after the ministry notified all the private sectors to strictly comply with the PF scheme earlier this year.
NCWC launches 1098 helpline for women, children seeking help
From now onwards, if a woman or a child faces any form of harassment, they just have to dial “1098”- a toll free helpline for emergency interventions. The National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) launched the helpline in Thimphu yesterday.
His Majesty graces consecration ceremony of Palden Lhamoi Lhakhang in Lunana
His Majesty The King graced the consecration ceremony of a new Palden Lhamoi Lhakhang in Toenchoe Village under Lunana Gewog, Gasa today.
Seed agreement for better accessibility of seeds
Bhutan will now have better access to import improved variety of seeds from six other member countries of Seeds Without Borders (SWB) project. Including Bhutan, SWB has seven member countries-Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Punakha schools’ winning streak at National School Athletics Meet
After adding four more gold medals to the teams’ overall achievement today, schools of Punakha district are continuing to dominate the ongoing 15th National School Athletics Meet.
Scouts say youth exchange programme is wonderful experience
Scouts from six districts in the country attended the first-ever regional youth exchange programme at Ura Central School in Bumthang, which ended yesterday.
PM in New Delhi for three-day official visit
On the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay is on three-day official visit to New Delhi, India.
PHCB report: Thimphu tops in unemployment rate
While the unemployment rate in 19 districts has decreased in the last 13 years, in Thimphu’s case, it increased from 5.4 per cent in 2005 to 6 per cent in 2017.
Education ministry suggests RCSC to allow schools to manage IWP of teachers
The education ministry has suggested the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) to allow the schools to manage Individual Work Plan (IWP) of teachers to meet their respective need. The suggestion was disclosed in a Live Facebook presentation yesterday by the Education Minister Norbu Wangchuk.
ACC receives highest number of complaints by mail
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC)’s mail box is often flooded with complaints related to corruption. From 305 complaints received last year, 105 were via mail.
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