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Bhutan has exhausted its known coal reserves, according to the Environmental Accounts Statistics 2024 report. Coal extraction peaked at 190,000 tonnes in 2018 and 2019. However, the figure dropped to 70,000 tonnes by 2020. By 2023, no reserves remained. The report notes that while future studies may uncover new sources of coal, there are currently no additional reserves available for...

A vibrant three-day Lhaboe festival is in full swing in Trongsa, attracting hundreds of attendees. This year’s celebration is particularly special as it marks the significant three-year cycle, during which their local deity Dorji Dramtsen is ceremonially ushered into the festivities. Let’s take a closer look at how the event unfolds.  The Lhaboe festival, an annual tradition deeply rooted in...

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...

A winter basketball coaching camp for children aged 5 to 18 is currently underway in Gelephu. Almost 80 youths are participating in the two-week coaching that started last week. While traditionally popular in the capital, basketball is gaining traction across Bhutan, and the Basketball Federation of Bhutan hopes to extend national team selections beyond Thimphu through such initiatives. The youth...