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The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority recommends that the government introduce standard Terms and Conditions for all private educational institutions. This is to safeguard consumer rights, especially families of students enrolled in private educational institutions. According to the authority, there is a prevalence of inconsistent and vague terms and conditions surrounding refund practices, cancellation policies, and the lack of adequate...

The European Union announced plans to host a business forum for Bhutan in Belgium's capital, Brussels, later this year. This comes after the EU identified renewable energy and cultural sectors as key areas of investment potential in Bhutan.  The delegates said the forum will aim to connect European investors with local businesses and strengthen Bhutan's private sector. A European Union...

A long-standing issue of connectivity facing the residents of Sukraty in Samtse is finally being addressed. A 5.5-meter-wide multi-cell box culvert, set to serve as a permanent concrete bridge, is under construction over the Sukraty River, bringing much-needed hope to villagers who are often cut off during the monsoon season. The Sukraty River may look harmless now. But during monsoon,...

Marking a milestone in Bhutan’s aviation sector, the country’s first-ever private helicopter company called the Heli Bhutan, inaugurated its aircraft in Thimphu. The H-125 helicopter is set to take to the skies next month. The company’s helipad and its head office are located at Ramtokto in Thimphu. The H-125 helicopter is a versatile high-altitude aircraft made in France. It can...