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With economic development and rapid urbanisation, wastewater management has become a growing challenge globally, according to the UN-Water. In Bhutan, wastewater is polluting rivers, affecting both human health and ecosystems. During the PLEASE Project Waste Symposium in Thimphu, researchers and experts presented innovative solutions to address waste pollution. From improper disposal of untreated wastewater from households, industries, and businesses to...

The Outreach Microsurgical Eye Camp is restoring eyesight to hundreds of Bhutanese who have lost their vision due to cataracts. The camp is currently underway in Gelephu. Of the 200 patients registered, more than 120 underwent cataract surgery on the first day of the three-day camp yesterday. One of them is 84-year-old Dhan Maya Tamang. She lost her eyesight over...

Last year, the country’s orange exports surged to nearly 20,000 metric tonnes, generating over Nu 760 M. This is an increase of more than 30 per cent compared to 2023. However, exporters faced challenges such as shortages of wooden boxes and double toll payments in India. According to Bhutan Trade Statistics, oranges were the country’s second most exported agricultural commodity....

Bhutan is home to nearly 570 glacial lakes. Of them, 17 are at risk of glacial lake outburst flood due to rising temperatures. To mitigate the risk, early warning systems are crucial in monitoring glacial changes and preventing disasters. However, the installation of early warning systems remains a challenge. Marking the urgency of this issue, Bhutan joined the world in...