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Plastic recycling project remains idle awaiting approval
Source: BBS
In Phuentshogling, a recycling project aimed at keeping plastic waste out of the city’s landfill by turning it into useful locally made…
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GMCA and UNDP Bhutan focus on changing habits to reduce plastic waste
Source: BBS
Every day, thousands of transactions take place in Gelephu’s markets and shops. And for many shoppers, one thing has become almost automatic:…
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Youth unemployment stays high despite drop in overall unemployment
Source: BBS
A university degree is often seen as the gateway to a career. But for many young Bhutanese, finding a job after graduation…
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Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Monggar nears completion
Source: BBS
The 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Monggar, a gift from His Majesty The King to the people of…
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Their Majesties on Royal Visit to Gelephu
Source: Kuensel
His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck and Gyalsem Sonam…
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New bridge construction begins at Debsi after years of waiting
Source: BBS
After years of complaints about a narrow Bailey bridge and its deteriorating condition, construction of a new permanent bridge has finally begun…
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Nearly 4,000 children receive first Third Child Plus Allowance
Source: BBS
The government began disbursing the 10 thousand monthly cash incentive under the Third Child Plus Programme. Nearly 4,000 beneficiaries received their first…
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Restored irrigation brings relief to Rekhey paddy farmers
Source: BBS
Farmers of Rekhey chiwog in Samdrup Jongkhar’s Dewathang Gewog are looking forward to a better paddy harvest this season. After years of…
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Telemedicine brings specialist care closer to patients
Source: BBS
For years, arthritis patients in Sarpang had to endure long and difficult journeys to Thimphu for specialist care. But now, a video…
