- Teacher: Kesang Dechen
The government will finalise its decision on the regularisation of contract employees in the next Cabinet meeting. The Prime Minister, during the meet the press session today, said he has received the committee’s review recommendations on the regularisation of contract employees. According to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet discussed the recommendation in a meeting, yesterday. […]
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The government is targeting an annual GDP growth rate of eight per cent to achieve a five-billion-dollar economy by 2029. During the meet the press session today, Finance Minister, Lekey Dorji, said that bringing in 300,000 tourists annually, doubling foreign direct investments, and planned hydropower projects, which are outside the 13th Five-Year Plan will help stimulate the economy.
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Khamdang Lower Secondary School from Trashi Yangtse and Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School in Thimphu won the National Innovation Challenge 2024. The National Innovation Challenge fosters innovation and provides students with opportunities to explore their potential. The challenge was launched in 2022.
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Mahakal Dham or Bukay Dham, a revered Hindu temple at Bukay in Samtse dedicated to Lord Shiva is a potential ecotourism destination. However, the temple is unable to capitalize on this potential due to a lack of proper footpath. The caretakers of the scared site are struggling with funding constraints, maintenance issues, and accessibility challenges.
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Jadrung Lhakhang in Trashigang’s Khaling Gewog is on the verge of collapse as the walls, both inside and outside, have developed cracks. The structure which is quite old also suffered damages from the earthquake in 2009. While there are no written records about the history of the Lhakhang, it is believed to have been built over 500 years ago by a tax collector named Jadrung, who used it as his residence.
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