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Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, known for delivering high-speed internet globally, especially in remote and underserved areas, is now licensed to operate in Bhutan. The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) granted an internet service provider licence to Starlink Services Private Limited, an FDI company, to offer satellite-based internet in the country yesterday. Starlink’s entry into Bhutan’s internet...

Residents in the upper parts of Trashigang face a challenge when refuelling their vehicles, as there are no fuel stations in the region. People in Merak, Sakteng, Phongmey, Radhi, Shongphu, and Bidung Gewogs have to drive for hours to the nearest station in Pam which is quite inconvenient. Residents are hoping relevant officials will address this issue soon. The closest...

Tomorrow, 20 of Bhutan's top athletes from the 20 districts will compete in the second selection round of this year's Druk Gi Nyagoe Drendhur, the country's premier strongman competition, in Thimphu. Chosen from across the country, the competitors have undergone intensive training and medical support to ensure they perform at their best. Only 10 will progress to the next stage,...

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...