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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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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 seeking a place for retreat. The Lotus Valley Eco Camp, nestled in the serene Yurungzampa area of Pema Gatshel, is quickly becoming popular among the locals. Visitors from all walks of life flock to the camp site, especially during holidays,...
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 charity, is taking on a challenge, a difficult one. Widely known as Ani Pema Deki, she will walk the 400-kilometre-long Trans-Bhutan Trail. Her goal is to raise Nu 35 M to support children with disabilities. 59-year-old Ani Pema Deki is...
Private tax agents to replace DRC’s direct assistance in filing tax
As the tax paying season begins tomorrow, the Department of Revenue and Customs has made some changes in its tax payment services. Over 40 trained private tax agents will assist taxpayers this season. The department has provided specialized training to these private tax agents who are mostly from accounting and auditing firms and unemployed graduates. The initiative will be helpful,...
Phuentsholing’s Happiness Centre battles funding shortage amid rising demand
Phuentsholing’s Happiness Centre is struggling to keep up with the growing demand for its services. Since its establishment in 2019, the Centre has been providing after-care services to thousands of recovering addicts, the destitute and the elderly. Today, however, it finds itself at a crossroads, battling overcrowding and financial constraints. The Happiness Centre is more than just a home for...
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