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WEBSeptember 30, 2024. Bhutan's Thimphu United delivered an impressive performance against two teams from India at the inaugural Indo-Bhutan Friendship Women's Club Basketball Games held in Thimphu for the last three days. Thimphu United faced the Sikkim women's state team in the last match yesterday, defeating the visitors by 16 points.
Bhutan Innovation Forum opens; PM highlights three exemplary ...
WEB3 days ago · Noting the forum as the biggest and most important event for Bhutan, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay at the opening address said that it is a platform to reflect on Bhutan’s achievements, envision its future, and transform vision into reality. The prime minister highlighted three exemplary innovations that affirm Bhutan’s innovative spirit.
Bhutan can attract global talents and foster entrepreneurship …
WEB1 day ago · “You need to understand who you are and who you want to attract and be focused on the kind of talent you want to attract.” This is one of the key takeaway points from the ongoing Bhutan Innovation Forum in Paro. Day two’s panel on attracting global talents and fostering entrepreneurship saw international and local panellists discuss how Bhutan can attract global and retain local talents ...
Tourist arrivals revised, reduction of 50,000 for 2024 and 2025
WEB4 days ago · The tourism industry has revised its annual targets for tourist arrivals this year and next year to 150,000 and 250,000, respectively. This represents a reduction of 50,000 for each year compared to the initial target. The revision was highlighted in the Ministry of Finance’s Macroeconomic Situation Report for the fourth quarter.
First-ever TVET Fair held in Thimphu - BBSCL
WEB6 days ago · To offer a platform for students, unemployed youth, and individuals to explore vocational education opportunities across the country, the first-ever Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fair was held in the capital today. During the event, it was announced that four diploma courses will be introduced in the TVET sector. These courses are expected to improve job prospects for ...
Deaf community urges general public to learn and use sign language
WEB4 days ago · The deaf community are urging the general public to learn and use sign language to promote accessibility and foster inclusion and mutual understanding for the deaf. This call to action was made during the International Deaf Week, observed at Wangsel Institute for the Deaf in Paro recently. They said sign language can be learned using mobile app and attending awareness programmes by the institute.
BBS: A journey through time, from radio pioneers to high …
WEBJul 26, 2023 · Bhutan Broadcasting Service, BBS what initially started as a Sunday radio service pioneered by a group of enthusiastic youths has come a long way, disseminating information, entertaining the mass and most importantly sharing timeless stories of Bhutan with the rest of the world. Fast forward to five decades, BBS has migrated to high definition (HD) from standard definition (SD). Let us take a ...
About Us - BBSCL
WEBThe BBS Radio was started by a group of young western educated university graduates on November 11, 1973. They borrowed a 400 watt civil wireless transmitter and went on air. Initially the broadcast was available only on Sundays and only for half an hour. The language was English. The group called the mselves the National Youth Association of Bhutan and the radio station, named after
A year into the pandemic: making every student nationally
WEBMar 5, 2021 · As soon as the first case of COVID-19 was reported, the government announced the closure of all schools and educational institutions across the country. Then, it was all on Google Classrooms, e-learning on television and radio and distributing self-instructional materials (SIM). Some welcomed it as a new milestone and the beginning of a new wave of learning. But for some, the transition has ...
24 hour lockdown in 14 districts - BBSCL
WEBJan 16, 2022 · A 24-hour lockdown has been placed in 14 districts starting 5AM today. The 14 districts are Thimphu, Wangdue Phodrang, Punakha, Paro, Gasa, Haa, Chhukha, Trongsa, Bumthang, Dagana, Sarpang, Tsirang, Samtse and Zhemgang. According to a Press release from the Prime Minister’s Office, the decision comes after an expatriate worker in Wangdue Phodrang tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday. The ...