Many farmers in the country have stopped cultivating mustard due to the availability of imported oil and the labour-intensive extraction...
Commuters travelling along the Samtse-Phuentsholing highway are calling on authorities to address pressing safety concerns. Poor visibility caused by fog...
In a bid to address the growing prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related health concerns while making the most...
The Gelephu Tshechu in Sarpang drew a huge crowd of devotees from neighbouring gewogs and districts this time. Although the...
A day after a powerful earthquake struck Tibet's Shigatse region, with tremors felt across Bhutan, the National Centre for Hydrology...
Bhutan Cricket Council Board is introducing a system to grade and recruit players on contract. This is to foster professionalism...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
The recent Tibet earthquake with its tremors felt across the Himalayas was a cause for alarm for Bhutan. While the quake had only triggered an avalanche in Lunana, the Department of Geology and Mines emphasises that adhering to earthquake-resilient building codes is crucial for withstanding future seismic shocks in major towns. The earthquake-resilient building codes are systematically implemented in Bhutan...
Students from various districts have gathered at Royal Thimphu College for the 7th STEM Camp. With a growing interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the camp aims to inspire young minds. This year, the initiative takes a new approach by welcoming both boys and girls, promoting inclusivity and shared learning. The four-day camp is focused on exploration and innovation,...
In 2023, Bhutan imported 210 million litres or 1.3 million barrels of petrol and diesel. This is according to the Environmental Accounts Statistics, 2024. Diesel imports rose by 43 per cent from 2022, while petrol imports hit a 52 per cent increase. The report reflects a surge in vehicles and industrial activities, potentially straining Bhutan’s foreign reserves and widening the...
The Phuentshogling Dungkhag Court has sentenced a 59-year-old man to 14 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl. The judgment was passed last month. The judgment states that the convict, the child’s uncle, raped her multiple times between 2022 and 2023. As per the judgment, the convict cannot pay in lieu of a prison term. He also has to...
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