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Although the number of Bhutanese taking part in the Open Badminton Championship in Phuentshogling dropped this year, the annual tournament is increasingly becoming popular amongst international players. The recent 3rd edition of the championship had 85 participants, with over 50 players from India, Nepal and Singapore. 62-year-old Raj Singh from India came from Pune, a city in India's Maharashtra state,...

Studies have shown that the aviation industry globally contributes about 2 to 3 per cent to global carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion. In Bhutan, in a bid to help mitigate the impact, Bhutan Airlines is offering passengers the opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts through its carbon offset programme voluntarily. In return, donors will gain free access to key...

A nine-member delegation of the World Bank Group Executive Directors concluded a five-day visit to Bhutan yesterday. The visit reaffirmed the World Bank Group’s continued support for Bhutan’s development priorities. The delegation was accompanied by Mercy Tembon, World Bank Vice President and Corporate Secretary. According to a press release from the World Bank Group During the visit, the executive directors...

A recent study has revealed that agricultural and livestock income losses due to wildlife attacks in Gasa, Punakha, and Wangdue Phodrang have increased by 50 per cent compared to the 1990s. Another study highlighted the significant financial impact of wildlife depredation on farmers' livestock income. These studies, conducted by the College of Natural Resources and the Tarayana Centre for Research...