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After almost five years of construction, the new Takti Bridge along the Thimphu-Phuentsholing Highway was inaugurated today. The bridge has a carrying capacity of 70 metric tonnes. The Infrastructure and Transport Minister, Chandra Bdr. Gurung, and the Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela inaugurated it.
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Business owners in the country are requesting for further deferment of their loans saying that they have yet to bounce back from the downturn the COVID-19 pandemic caused. These concerns were shared during the recent Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, BCCI’s consultation meetings in ten districts.
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The highly anticipated BOB Bhutan Premier League is just around the corner, and this season brings a historic addition to the league's coaching ranks. 32-year-old Karma Dema is poised to make history as the only second woman to take the helm of a premier league club, Coach Denka of Ugyen Academy FC being the first to do so. Tsirang Football Club, making its debut in the premier league, has unveiled Karma Dema as their new head coach recently.
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To address gender gaps in workplaces and support women leaders, over 40 former recipients of the Australia Awards scholarships came together in the capital for a two-day workshop. Participants from Mongolia and seven South Asian countries committed to taking steps to tackle these issues in their respective nations. They discussed challenges such as gender equality and cultural barriers that hinder women's professional growth.
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To empower young minds to use their skills for a better tomorrow, the first-ever National Skills Competition was held in Sarpang’s Dekiling Gewog. The five-day event served as a platform for artisans and creative professionals to showcase their talents, preparing them for international competitions. It concluded yesterday coinciding with Zorig Day.
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