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Saturday May 11 2024

Can reviewing RCSC for B.Ed graduates address teacher shortage issue?

Amidst the ongoing concern over severe shortages of teachers in schools nationwide, there is an increasing public discussion about whether employing B.Ed graduates could effectively tackle these vacant positions.

ADB report reveals challenges related to ageing workforce, recommends policy changes

By 2050, Asia and the Pacific are expected to undergo a...

Tang residents call for additional health worker

Bumthang—Recently, a nurse from Tang Primary Health Center (TPHC) resigned leaving...

Rural entrepreneurship thrives into profitable business

Bumthang—Chimme begins his routine before dawn. By 5:30 am, he’s behind...

Editorial

Lenders to the rescue of borrowers?

That our financial institutions (FIs) are mulling to provide loan deferment from six months to a year to borrowers facing genuine financial difficulties comes as a huge relief to the thousands of borrowers across various sectors. The current loan deferment period ends on June 30. Many in the private sector including small businesses are worried.

Lure of easy money

Listening to her daughters talk about authorities branding the...

All is well in tourism?

Much to the satisfaction and happiness of those in...


Features

Jo Bay Tsho – Soaking in ancient tales and modern beliefs

The Dzongkhag Administration of Haa has established a fresh trekking path leading to Jo Bay Tsho, situated on the border between Gakaling and Sombaykha gewogs.

Tshewang Tenzin’s journey: Triumphing through challenges

Kanglung—At Sherubtse College in Kanglung, a small room is...

Local handicraft sellers in Pelela feel the threat

In one of Pelela’s simple shops, Kinzang Dorji has...

Revised tax rates are not burdensome, say senior citizens

In the living room of a duplex in Semtokha,...

Sports

Bhutan gears up for 2024 Snowman Race

The initial phase of selecting Bhutanese runners for the 2024 Snowman Race (SMR) will begin in mid-July with the selection run.

The SMR Secretariat and the Bhutan Amateur Athletic Federation (BAAF) have finalised the route for the selection run.

Three newcomers to join National Women’s League Qualifiers

The upcoming Bhutan Women’s National League Qualifiers 2024 could...

Rigsar win 2024 JDW national archery tournament

Rigsar Construction emerged victorious in the 2024 Jigme Dorji...

Bhutan’s boxing hope dashed in debut tournament

Bhutan’s aspiration for a medal at the ongoing Asian...

Business

Bhutan’s economy to rebound to 4.9 percent in FY 2023-24: WB

The World Bank (WB) predicts that Bhutan’s economy will rebound to 4.9 percent growth in the fiscal year 2023-24. 

Finance ministry projects 5.68 percent growth this year

Thukten Zangpo The finance ministry projected Bhutan’s economy to...

Non-hydro debt set to reach threshold with Nu 35 billion borrowing in FY 2024-25

The government can borrow an extra Nu 35.88 billion...

Vehicle import ban saves Nu 5.3 Billion

The ban on importing vehicles could have helped Bhutan...

Life Style

Ask Mr Bhutan

Most of us harbor the illusion that an hour of intense exercise daily can undo the cost of our inactive and stress filled lives. Exercise can neither outrun our sedentary lifestyle nor our over indulgence in food. More than 80% of us globally are involved in sedentary jobs. We have all made sitting our favorite pose and pass time. Our combined invention of screens, internet, chairs and the abundance of food has made us the most sedentary and sickest generation of all time.

Ask Mr Bhutan

Natural selection is the process by which our genes...

Ask Mr Bhutan

Why am I so inflexible and more importantly what...

Videos

ANN

Bangladesh sees record potato production, yet prices going up

DHAKA – Potato prices are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.


Opinions

Contingent fees for lawyers are a gamble on justice

With the increasing complexities of legal disputes and the...

The Thrimzhung Chhenmo (The Supreme Law)

The Thrimzhung Chhenmo enshrined comprehensive substantive provisions relating to...

Are we throttling press freedom

Third of May is observed as World Press Freedom...

About tigers and much more

In the eighth century, Guru Rinpoche flew on the...

Leadership matters

It was heartening to learn that RCSC is planning...

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