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Cable TV operators with limited subscribers in small towns could get a tax breather when the Goods and Services Tax Act is implemented. The Finance Ministry wrote this in response to a question from Lamgong-Wangchang MP of Paro in the National Assembly. Finance Minister Lekey Dorji also wrote about the need for responsible fiscal management before considering tax cuts or...

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...

The government has not suspended its efforts to join the World Trade Organization, WTO but is moving forward cautiously. This was shared by the industry, commerce and employment minister during Friday's Meet the Press session. The country has resumed works to finalise its accession to the WTO last year after a 15-year hiatus. Bhutan has been in the process of...

Cardamom has become a key source of income for farmers of Samdrup Jongkhar’s Tshotshalu village. Farmers can sell cardamom for as high as 1,700 ngultrum per kilogramme this year, a significant increase compared to last year’s price of around 500 ngultrum.  The price rise is providing a boost to farmer’s livelihoods. 75-year-old Ngawang Gyetshen has cultivated cardamom on more than...