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Candidate nomination begins today

Kuensel 03 Dec 2023

... nomination papers to the concerned Returning Officers ... According to the rules of election conduct in Bhutan, 2022, a candidate for an elective office in Bhutan will not switch political parties during an election until after the conclusion of the primary round of elections.

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No one will be left behind through implementation of UN Disability Inclusion Strategy: WHO

Beijing News 03 Dec 2023

The WHO South-East Asia Regional Office has provided steadfast leadership in the implementation of UNDIS and WHO policies on disabilities ... All the regional member states have ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), Bhutan being the latest one in 2023.

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J-K: Lt Gen Manjinder Singh takes over as Army Training Command GOC-in-Chief

Beijing News 02 Dec 2023

Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh took over as the 24th General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Shimla-based Army Training Command on Friday ... The general officer has also been an instructor at the Indian Military Academy and the Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan.

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Media attrition in Bhutan: How much, who, why, and to what effect?

Kuensel 25 Nov 2023

The rest remain in Bhutan but are no longer working as journalists ... According to a survey conducted by the Journalists Association of Bhutan in August 2022, the Prime Minister’s Office received the highest rating on providing access to information, and may serve as an example for other offices and future governments.

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Limited hostility among political parties

Kuensel 25 Nov 2023

The Office of Media Arbitrator has identified over 13 posts that may potentially discredit political parties or sway votes and asked to remove them ... To aid the Office of Media Arbitrator, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has appointed social media monitors in each dzongkhag, with six officials assisting the Media Arbitrator in Thimphu alone.

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Being apolitical

Kuensel 21 Nov 2023

A recent office order from the Royal Bhutan Police stated that they have found that officers and other ranks are taking part in political activities through social media platforms ... Another order from the Royal Bhutan Army cautions officers of consequences of getting involved in political activities.

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Leaders remind armed forces to remain apolitical

Kuensel 21 Nov 2023

The Royal Bhutan Army headquarters on November 19 issued a circular to all its personnel reminding them to ‘remain apolitical’ and ‘NOT get involved in any political activities’ ... “The police headquarters found that officers and other ranks are taking part in political activities by engaging through social media platforms,” the office order stated.

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Wamrong residents call for BCTA branch office

Kuensel 14 Nov 2023

Wamrong— Residents of Wamrong and Thrimshing drungkhags say that the absence of a Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) Office poses challenges for residents seeking its services ... In the absence of such an office in Wamrong, motorists travel 35kms to Pemagatshel or 82kms to Trashigang to avail of the services.

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Bhutan mulls ways to boost tourism in Chhukha, promote business tourism in Phuentshogling

Hindustan Times 13 Nov 2023

Thousands of tourists enter Bhutan through Phuentshogling each year ... Bhutan mulls ways to boost tourism in Chhukha, promote business tourism in Phuentshogling (File Photo) ... We can also look at hosting marriage parties for our neighbours," said the Regional Secretary of BCCI in Phuentshogling, Kelzang, according to Bhutan Live.

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DTT aspires to transforming national economy

Kuensel 13 Nov 2023

Members of Parliament (MP) will have offices in their respective constituencies ... The Royal Bhutan Police will be the main disaster management agency, reduce road right of way from 50ft to 20ft, offer skill programs to village youth and farmers, and facilitate low-cost modular housing for low-income individuals if DTT is elected.

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Bhutan sends 2nd UN peacekeeping contingent

Kuensel 11 Nov 2023

His Majesty The King concluded an 8-day official visit to India yesterday, and arrived back in Bhutan ... Bhutan’s first UN Peacekeeping Contingent, ... Bhutan began participating in UN peacekeeping in 2014 by contributing Military Observers, Staff Officers and Individual Police Officers.

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All you need to know about Germany’s WISE, an exclusive programme for Indian students

Hindustan Times 06 Nov 2023

We're now on WhatsApp ... The DAAD Regional Office in New Delhi office, established in 1960, promotes academic exchange between Germany and India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka ... In an exclusive interview, Ishika D’Monty, Programme Officer ... 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... DAAD’s regional office is in DLTA Complex, RK Khan Stadium, 1 Africa Avenue, New Delhi (Phone ... ....

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Promoting Bhutan’s high-value agricultural products

Kuensel 01 Nov 2023

Sales officer of Bhutan Agro Industry Limited (BAIL), Deejay Phuntsho, said that the participants from Bhutan are trying to showcase the Brand Bhutan image to external buyers, market, and investors ... The expo is supported by JICA Bhutan Office and UNFAO Bhutan.

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Bhutan losing billion litres of glacial water annually

Kuensel 31 Oct 2023

… NCHM study reveals glaciers in Bhutan are more sensitive to climate change ... Principal Hydrology and Meteorology Officer at NCHM, Sonam Lhamo, presenting on “From the Cryosphere to the Biosphere. Climate Risks and Vulnerability in Bhutan,” said that glaciers in Bhutan lies in eastern part of Himalayas—more common and sensitive to climate change.

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