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Pay Commission proposes minimum of 50 per cent salary hike for public servants
The Sixth Pay Commission has recommended a revision of 50 per cent of the minimum pay scale across…
New SDF incentives spark hope for tourism in Haa
The government’s announcement of the new Sustainable Development Fee incentives has brought hope to those in the tourism…
Lack of proper waste disposal site in Merak Gewog, Trashigang
In Merak Gewog in Trashigang, the community is struggling without a proper waste disposal site. Currently, the Gewog…
Fortified rice in school feeding programme helps reduce malnutrition
About five years ago, most schools in the country started giving fortified rice, which is enriched with vitamins…
Proactive Minds: Launching a Student Mental Health Intervention Program
In a move towards prioritizing student health and wellbeing, Bhutan’s educational institutions are set to adopt and implement…
Singapore Awards Prestigious Nursing Scholarship to 66 Bhutanese Students
In an exciting development for aspiring healthcare professionals in Bhutan, 66 talented students have been selected to receive…
Bullying and discrimination prevalent among RUB college students, survey shows
Prevalence of bullying and discrimination among students in the Royal University of Bhutan colleges is high. This is…
A study reveals storing boiled water for extended periods may pose risk to health
Normally, boiling water is considered one of the best methods to ensure its safety for drinking. However, a…
Paro DT to ask ECB to continue postal ballot facilitation and mobile facilitation booths
The Paro Dzongkhag Tshogdu will write to the Election Commission of Bhutan to continue the postal ballot…
Phuentshogling’s Mega Dry Port on track despite pandemic challenges
Despite numerous challenges faced during the pandemic, the construction of the mega dry port at Pasakha in Phuentshogling…