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Bhutan’s economy is projected to grow steadily at 4.9 per cent in 2024 before surging to an impressive 9.8 per cent this year. According to the Royal Monetary Authority’s Annual Report 2024, the optimistic outlook is attributed to increased government investments under the 13th Five-Year Plan, the Economic Stimulus Programme, the commissioning of new hydropower projects, and a robust recovery...

Bhutan Cricket Council Board is introducing a system to grade and recruit players on contract. This is to foster professionalism and support the future of the sport in the country. Close to 40 players, including both male and female athletes, will be contracted as part of this initiative. The players will be categorised into four grades and paid accordingly based...

Failing a paper in college will now come at a cost. The college students will have to pay Nu 1000 each for every paper they resit or reappear. The Royal University of Bhutan decided this October last year. It is to encourage students to study consistently and work hard. The change will come into effect this spring and will not...

In Chhukha’s Darla Gewog, a group of farmers are expanding their dairy business. The Darla Gonor Thoenked Gongphel Detshen celebrates the opening of its very own sales outlet and milk processing unit, marking a new chapter in its journey of success. The group took the initiative owing to increasing milk production. It is a proud moment for the members of...