Massive fire out break in Phuentsholing
On Thursday, a fire broke out at the ATS in Phuentsholing, destroying 96 units. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The fire began at 12:30pm and is believed to have been…
Govt. forward it’s hand to IT firms in shake of improvement
Bhutan’s private IT firms have expressed concern over the government’s decision to award laptop and desktop procurement contracts straight to the State Trading Corporation of Bhutan Limited. Finance Minister Lekey…
Country is initially ready to save it’s land from forest fires
As winter approaches, the country’s risk of forest fires increases, necessitating extra caution. The Forest Fire Exposure Index was invented yesterday to help manage these risks. Government agencies are actively…
Pelkhil School confirmed to follow Cambridge International Curriculum
Pelkhil School will become the first school in Bhutan to fully follow the Cambridge International Curriculum next year. This comes after a series of meetings and conversations between the school,…
Smoked fish businessman seeing a new hope in business
Sonam Chophel, 45, of Berti, Zhemgang, is trying hard to keep his smoked fish production business going. He is the district’s lone remaining venture of this kind. Despite seven years…
Locals demand improvement in Haa-Samtse Secondary National Highway
The Haa-Samtse Secondary National Highway is seeking for long-term road improvements as periodic landslides continue to restrict access. During the rainy season, the 77-kilometer length of the Haa-Samtse SNH has…
Bhutan & Indonesia tied up for business progress
A high-level Indonesian group led by the Indonesian ambassador to Bhutan, as well as corporate delegations from India, are visiting the kingdom to explore new prospects for commercial collaboration. This…
Bhutan govt adding pottery as Special Educational in SEN schools
Students in five pilot Special Educational Needs schools throughout the country will soon have the opportunity to learn pottery as a practical skill. Selwa, with the assistance of the TIKA,…
The World Ukelele Programme in Bhutan is not only emphasize the skill
The evening was alive with the vivid sound of the ukulele and tunes shared by both students and visiting performers, which filled the space with excitement. Bhutan hosted the World…