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Bhutan requires Nu 750 M over the next decade to protect its tiger population and strengthen conservation efforts. Under the Tiger Action Plan 2024–2033 launched last year, initiatives such as anti-poaching patrols, habitat preservation, human-tiger conflict management and community awareness programmes are being implemented. Last year, over Nu 46 M was allocated. Following the expiry of the 2018–2023 action plan,...

Last year, the country’s orange exports surged to nearly 20,000 metric tonnes, generating over Nu 760 M. This is an increase of more than 30 per cent compared to 2023. However, exporters faced challenges such as shortages of wooden boxes and double toll payments in India. According to Bhutan Trade Statistics, oranges were the country’s second most exported agricultural commodity....

To shatter cultural and social barriers that have long kept them from leadership roles, 20 young and determined women from across the country are learning about what it takes to participate in politics in the future. The two-day training on capacity building for women’s participation in elections began yesterday. The training, organised by the Centre for Research on Bhutanese Society,...

As the film industry plays an important role in shaping language and cultural values, a comprehensive workshop is underway for proper usage of Dzongkha terms and Driglam Namzha. The initiative aims to refine language skills and etiquette among filmmakers. The training is being funded through the Economic Stimulus Programme. One of the trainers, Kinley Tshering said that the proper usage...