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网页4 天之前 · September 19th, 2024. Teachers in rural schools are increasingly seeking transfers to urban areas, faced with mounting workloads that compromise their professional and personal well-being. This trend has led to a troubling staff shortage in many rural schools across the country.
Unlocking economic potential through social inclusion
网页5 天之前 · Unlocking economic potential through social inclusion. The inclusion of the LGBTQ community and persons with disabilities (PwDs) in economic activities could pave the way for a more vibrant economy. Despite their potential, social barriers have stifled the contributions of these groups. During a talk in Thimphu on September 17, Professor Lee ...
Driving accountability in waste management | Kuensel Online
网页6 天之前 · Bhutan’s rapid urbanisation poses a significant challenge to waste management. With over half the population expected to reside in urban areas by 2047, waste generation will inevitably increase, and without proper systems in place, the environmental and public health consequences can become overwhelming. It is, therefore, crucial to address the …
Thimphu generates over 2,000 kg of waste in five days
网页5 天之前 · Thimphu generates over 2,000 kg of waste in five days. September 20th, 2024. Post Views: 3. Sherab Lhamo. A recent study reveals that the Changzamtog area in Thimphu alone generated an alarming 328.8 kg of waste over a five-day period, outpacing 24 other areas in the city. The study, conducted by Ugen Trading house in partnership …
Recreational fishing hooks millions | Kuensel Online
网页5 天之前 · Bhutan is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for recreational fishing, having generated Nu 3.236 million in fees between 2023 and 2024 from 6,459 anglers, of which 6,363 of them were tourists. High-end recreational fishing was introduced in 2022 through the amendment of Forests and Nature Conservation Rules and Regulations 2017.
SJ check post set to open for tourists by September end
网页6 天之前 · Post Views: 9. Dechen Dolkar. The Immigration Check Post at Samdrupjongkhar is expected to open for entry and exit of international tourists by the end of September. Currently, international tourists can enter and exit only through Phuentsholing’s integrated checkpoint. The foreign affairs and external trade minister, D N Dhungyel, said that ...
Bhutan competes in U-17 and U-20 championships tomorrow
网页5 天之前 · Thinley Namgay. Bhutan’s young footballers will play in two crucial international matches tomorrow—one in Bhutan and the other in Vietnam—where Bhutan’s under (U)-17 and U-20 national footballers are competing in the SAFF U-17 Championship and the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers, respectively. Bhutan is hosting the ninth edition of the ...
Reviving Tshongpoktor as a model integrated farm
网页6 天之前 · Neten Dorji. Trashigang—Tshongpoktor, once a failed Land Use Certificates (LUC) project in Yangner gewog, Trashigang, is on the verge of a major transformation, as it is set to become a model for integrated farming. This initiative aims to boost income generation through sustainable agriculture and livestock production.
Address the problems in rural schools | Kuensel Online
网页5 天之前 · Our rural schools are facing a serious problem, and at the heart of the issue lies the growing exodus of teachers. This situation, driven by mounting workloads and lack of support, is creating a gaping vacuum in our rural education system, one that threatens to undermine the very foundation of our future. The shortage of teachers in rural areas is …
Shooting for Glory: A trailblazing paralympic experience
网页5 天之前 · Shooting for Glory: A trailblazing paralympic experience. September 20th, 2024. Post Views: 2. Our reporter Thinley Namgay talks to Bhutan’s lone para-shooter, Kinley Dem, who represented the country in the women’s 10-metre air rifle competition at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris, France, from August 28 to September 8.