Recent Stories
Locals’ interest in the Eco Camp peaking in Pema Gatshel
Residents of Pema Gatshel and the nearby districts in the east are not looking any further when it comes to...
We want to be a complementing factor in Bhutan’s GMC: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced plans to develop infrastructure projects in the Indian state to complement...
Bhutan discovers 17 new snail and slug species, all new to science
Bhutan’s biodiversity hit a new milestone with the National Biodiversity Centre identifying 17 new snails and slugs. All these species...
Ani Pema Deki to trek Trans Bhutan Trail for Special Needs Children, BBC and Sky News to document journey
A walk for a cause, Emma Slade, the founder and CEO of "Opening Your Heart to Bhutan," a registered UK...
Balance of payments revised down by 4% in Q1 2024-2025 amid rising trade deficit
The country’s balance of payments for the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year has been revised down by four...
Installation of reverse vending machines for waste management in Gelephu
In an effort to encourage better waste management practices and promote a circular economy, reverse vending machines have been installed...
Politics
RCSC defends PME category, proposes targeted support for civil servants
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
Recent News
New rules for occupying government housing
People occupying government housing in Thimphu must now adhere to a new set of conditions if they want to continue to occupy the shelter. The tenants and their spouses must not own property in Thimphu Thromde and their combined gross income must not exceed the threshold set for the housing category. To be eligible for Changjiji Housing Unit, the gross...
ESP loan deadline tomorrow, no extensions
The deadline to apply for loans under the Economic Stimulus Programme, ending tomorrow, will not be extended. However, for the Window I Concessional loans, if funds remain, the Bhutan Development Bank will reopen applications. Same applies to Window-II Reinvigoration Fund, but will be announced by all seven Participating Financial Institutions. The ESP loan which started receiving its application beginning September...
Deadline for Gelephu International Airport Fixed-Term Deposit programme extended
Oro Bank, the official bank of Gelephu Mindfulness City, has extended the deadline for the Gelephu International Airport Fixed-Term Deposit (FTD) programme until the end of March next year. The bank made the announcement today. This programme allows Bhutanese living overseas to invest in the development of Gelephu International Airport. The original deadline was due to expire tomorrow. The bank...
Orange yield in Samdrup Jongkhar continues to thrive, exports increase
The orange business not only supports the livelihoods of many families in Samdrup Jongkhar but also strengthens the economy. Last year, the district produced more than 2,600 metric tons of oranges, equivalent to about 260 truckloads. This year, the positive trend continues, with smooth exports, excellent yields, and favourable prices. Boxes upon boxes of oranges are being packed for export....
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