Government to reconsider admission age

The government is once again looking into policy on the age criteria for admission into pre-primary (PP).

Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering hinted that the government might ask the education ministry to change the age criteria to five years instead of six to get into class PP. 

For better preparedness

In 2009, magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Bhutan. And, again, in 2011,...

Political parties outside Parliament struggle to stay relevant

The government came to power with the promise to take all...

Looking back at 112 years of socio-economic journey

As the nation celebrates its 112th National Day, the historic Changlimethang...

Loopholes in OHS rule blamed for poor safety measures

Two workers scurry around carefully, sidestepping the sharp-edged steels and rods...

Loopholes in OHS rule blamed for poor safety measures

Two workers scurry around carefully, sidestepping the sharp-edged steels and rods...

BEO proprietors charged for 2,887 counts of forgery

The proprietors of the Bhutan Employment Overseas (BEO), Tenzin Rigden and...

Consolidation of govt. office constructions infeasible

To decongest the core area in Thimphu, a taskforce has recommended...

Who all are public servants?

The disagreement between the government and the Opposition on whether or...

Mega drug consignment via courier busted in Thimphu

Thimphu police has seized 19.30 kilogrammes  (kg) of hashish and 600...

DHI and companies pay raise between 22 and 60 percent

After the state enterprises, the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) has...

Acting locally to promote local produce

Imagine red rice or the famous Ngyapja rice with local pork,...

DNT members leave in droves within a year

In what is a deviation from the past trend, political parties...

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