Residents of Pema Gatshel and the nearby districts in the east are not looking any further when it comes to...
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced plans to develop infrastructure projects in the Indian state to complement...
Bhutan’s biodiversity hit a new milestone with the National Biodiversity Centre identifying 17 new snails and slugs. All these species...
A walk for a cause, Emma Slade, the founder and CEO of "Opening Your Heart to Bhutan," a registered UK...
The country’s balance of payments for the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year has been revised down by four...
In an effort to encourage better waste management practices and promote a circular economy, reverse vending machines have been installed...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
Bhutan was declared as an Open Defecation-Free country in 2022, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards improved sanitation and public health. However, recent reports indicate a slight decline, with the percentage dropping by approximately one per cent. According to SNV Bhutan, there are several reasons for the drop including disrepair of toilets and disasters destroying such structures. Tashi...
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...
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,...
The worsening condition of Pungtenchhu’s Primary Healthcare Centre in Tsirang has alarmed the residents. Concerns are growing over the safety of both patients and health workers. Residents are calling authorities to either renovate or rebuild the structure. The healthcare centre was constructed in 2012. The structure of the centre has visible cracks, making some facilities unusable. Cracks in the toilet...
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