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The country will construct around 200 kilometres of new road network by 2040, in addition to maintaining the existing road infrastructure. According to the Department of Surface Transport’s draft Bhutan Highways Connectivity Master Plan, the new road network will enhance connectivity and reduce travel time across the country. These roads will be constructed as wildlife-friendly infrastructure, meaning that their construction...

Hazelnut growers in the country can look forward to increased support and better prices. In a major boost to the country's sustainable agriculture sector, Mountain Hazelnuts Venture has secured a landmark USD 7.9 M in equity funding to expand its climate-resilient farming initiatives. The company, Bhutan’s first fully foreign direct investment (FDI) venture, is set to scale up its operations...

Denchi Town in Pema Gatshel is currently without a school, with children from the town and surrounding areas having to walk to nearby schools. It has become a significant challenge to both parents and children. The issue was raised during the Dzongkhag Tshogdu on Friday, where the district council proposed to establish an Extended Classroom Facility up to class III....

Bhutan’s electric vehicle taxi initiative has spiralled into confusion, with millions in subsidies unaccounted for and dozens of EV taxis still undelivered. Now, the Prime Minister has stepped in, ordering the Cabinet Secretariat to launch an urgent investigation into the matter. The ambitious “Sustainable Low Emission Urban Transport Systems” project targeted to replace 300 fuelled taxis with electric vehicles by...