DNC demands accelerated democratic reforms
Over a year and a half has gone by since Bhutan became “democratic”, but there is little to evidence Bhutan’s democratic credentials, and a lot is still left wanting, Druk National Congress said
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Govt projects to create 16,000 jobs in four years
The government projects ton create at least 16,000 jobs for jobseekers in the next four years, when the first elected government ends its tenure
Rizal’s sons flew to Canada for resettlement
Four members from the family of human rights leader Tek Nath Rizal have flown to Canada on Monday under resettlement program
New Spay/Neuter Program in Bhutan
After two years of discussion, Humane Society International has announced the beginning of a nationwide spay neuter program in Bhutan
REVA to keep Bhutan’s environment clean
Bhutan that rejected the TATA nano, has now accepted the electric car that will obviously help keep the environment clean and reduce the carbon emission. The cars were introduced on the occasion of World Environment Day
A school for textile and fashion
Royal family has initiated construction of a textile school in the country within the next five years, which will also incorporate yarn dyeing and modern fashion and design besides traditional weaving
NC plans stronger question-answer session with ministers
The upper house National Council, which was ignored by the government in the past, has begun working on giving a tough time for ministers in the upcoming parliament session
Fragrance of Kentuckian spring
Spring in Kentucky is almost over now. It was quite normal for us to observe the spring blossoms but the Kentuckians celebrating Easter egg-hunt event this season is something new. I felt quite glad to share our celebration of Saraswati Puja typifying the spring celebration with a cross-cultural orientation session at ESL school of catholic … Read more
BAFRA conference begins in Paro
The ninth annual gathering of the Bhutan Agriculture Food and Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) has begun at Hotel Zhiwaling, Paro on Wednesday where Officers In-Charge of the BAFRA Dzongkhag Offices, Plant and Livestock Quarantine Offices, City Service Office, leaders of the plant, livestock and food core groups are taking part
Milk demand falls in Gelephu
Continued fall in demand for milk in southern border town Gelephu has hindered the earning of the local farmers