Schools in south to re-open
Bhutan News Service
Phuentsholing, June
After almost two decades they were ordered to be closed, government has decided to re-open the schools in southern districts.
Most children have no access to education in southern districts, especially the Nepali speaking population, after the closure of the schools. Government statistics say over 30 schools in the southern districts (dzongkhag) have remained closed for years.
After the closure of these schools, many Nepali speakers could not send their children to schools as remaining schools fail to admit the students citing lack of seats.
Education ministry officials and dzongkhag officials have visited several schools following government decision to see feasibility of opening these schools immediately. Several requests by Lhotsampas in the past were turned down by the government.
Tobacco products confiscated
After repeated allegations that custom officials in Phuentsholing have been bribed for transportation of goods into the country without paying customs, they have seized tobacco products worth Nu. 200,000 recently.
The products were seized from Indian maruti vans for two times, first near Norgay movie theatre carrying 200 boxes of cigarettes worth over Nu. 140,000 and on second attempt the same van was caught carrying cigarettes and two gunny bags of chewing tobacco worth over Nu. 65,000.
JSW College to begin in July
Thimphu, June 14
The Jigme Singye Wangchuk College in Gedu is scheduled to begin its formal session from July 18, delaying by about two months than earlier plan.
The college will take 525 students in Bachelor’s level in Business Administration. College officials said all preparation has been ready to begin the academic session.
The college under the only university of the country Royal Bhutan University aims to provide education on business studies at par with international standard.
The college is housed on building earlier owned by Tala Hydropower.
Bhutan News Service
Phuentsholing, June
After almost two decades they were ordered to be closed, government has decided to re-open the schools in southern districts.
Most children have no access to education in southern districts, especially the Nepali speaking population, after the closure of the schools. Government statistics say over 30 schools in the southern districts (dzongkhag) have remained closed for years.
After the closure of these schools, many Nepali speakers could not send their children to schools as remaining schools fail to admit the students citing lack of seats.
Education ministry officials and dzongkhag officials have visited several schools following government decision to see feasibility of opening these schools immediately. Several requests by Lhotsampas in the past were turned down by the government.
Tobacco products confiscated
After repeated allegations that custom officials in Phuentsholing have been bribed for transportation of goods into the country without paying customs, they have seized tobacco products worth Nu. 200,000 recently.
The products were seized from Indian maruti vans for two times, first near Norgay movie theatre carrying 200 boxes of cigarettes worth over Nu. 140,000 and on second attempt the same van was caught carrying cigarettes and two gunny bags of chewing tobacco worth over Nu. 65,000.
JSW College to begin in July
Thimphu, June 14
The Jigme Singye Wangchuk College in Gedu is scheduled to begin its formal session from July 18, delaying by about two months than earlier plan.
The college will take 525 students in Bachelor’s level in Business Administration. College officials said all preparation has been ready to begin the academic session.
The college under the only university of the country Royal Bhutan University aims to provide education on business studies at par with international standard.
The college is housed on building earlier owned by Tala Hydropower.
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