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The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) has received the "Three-Star Gross National Happiness (GNH) of Business Certificate" for its alignment with Bhutan’s GNH values. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay presented the certificate yesterday in the capital. The Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies (CBS) assessed DGPC earlier this year using the "GNH of Business Assessment Tool," which evaluates alignment with the...

During Friday's Meet the Press session, the industry, commerce, and employment minister outlined a series of initiatives to support the growth of the country's private sector. In response to a question about boosting the stagnant private sector, he explained that the government is actively working to address key challenges, including access to finance, regulatory obstacles, and human resource shortages. Namgyal...

The coal mine at Habrang in SamdrupJongkhar is set to prematurely shut down by the end of this month. This is due to declining coal reserve. The Public Accounts Committee informed this at the Joint Sitting of the Parliament today. The Habrang coal mine spans an area of over 100 acres. The State Mining Corporation has been digging coal here...

Studies show that social isolation, lack of structured routines, and health problems reduce physical activity post-retirement. Days get mundane. To provide an escape from the usual routine and a chance to engage in physical activity, a youth entrepreneur organized an archery competition for senior citizens over 50 in Gelephu. Damchoe, at 74, was the oldest participant in the tournament. For...