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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...
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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...
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Cardiovascular disease risk rises by 2% in Bhutan over last five years
There has been an increase in cardiovascular disease risk by over two per cent in the last five years. This is according to the National Health Survey 2023. Cardiovascular diseases are one of the most common non-communicable diseases. It includes heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure, affecting the heart and blood vessels. The National Health Survey 2023 showed that...
BCCI raises concerns over Economic Stimulus Programme loans through BDBL
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry or BCCI, has raised concerns regarding the government’s recent decision to disburse Economic Stimulus Programme loans through the Bhutan Development Bank. At a recent Private Sector Press Conference, the BCCI shared challenges such as the loans not covering many in the private sectors. Earlier this month, the government mandated that loans under the...
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...
His Holiness the Je Khenpo consecrated Singye Choeling Tshuglhakhang, Samdrup Jongkhar
His Holiness the Je Khenpo consecrated the Singye Choeling Tshuglhakhang at Dewathang Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar today. The monastery was constructed to mark the 70th birthday of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. With Choe Long Truel Sum as the main relic, the Singye Choeling Tshuglhakhang is now a sacred site for daily prayers and rituals for...
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