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Lack of oil extraction machine hampers Dagana’s mustard growers
Many farmers in the country have stopped cultivating mustard due to the availability of imported oil and the labour-intensive extraction...
Commuters demand road safety measures on foggy Samtse-Phuentsholing highway
Commuters travelling along the Samtse-Phuentsholing highway are calling on authorities to address pressing safety concerns. Poor visibility caused by fog...
Mindfulness winter camp in Gelephu promotes holistic health and well-being
In a bid to address the growing prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related health concerns while making the most...
Land investment opportunities boost Gelephu Tshechu attendance
The Gelephu Tshechu in Sarpang drew a huge crowd of devotees from neighbouring gewogs and districts this time. Although the...
NCHM monitoring Lunana glacial lakes after Tibet earthquake triggers massive avalanche near Thanza village
A day after a powerful earthquake struck Tibet's Shigatse region, with tremors felt across Bhutan, the National Centre for Hydrology...
Bhutan Cricket Council introduces player grading and contract system
Bhutan Cricket Council Board is introducing a system to grade and recruit players on contract. This is to foster professionalism...
Politics
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...
Recent News
Economic growth forecasted to reach 9.8% in 2025- RMA
Bhutan’s economy is projected to grow steadily at 4.9 per cent in 2024 before surging to an impressive 9.8 per cent this year. According to the Royal Monetary Authority’s Annual Report 2024, the optimistic outlook is attributed to increased government investments under the 13th Five-Year Plan, the Economic Stimulus Programme, the commissioning of new hydropower projects, and a robust recovery...
“Continue to strive to further improve Bhutan’s position as a peaceful nation”: PM at RBP POP
At the passing out parade of Officer Cadets and Recruits of the Royal Bhutan Police, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay urged the armed personnel to continue further to improve Bhutan’s position as a peaceful nation. Bhutan is ranked 21st in the 2024 Global Peace Index out of 163 countries. RBP’s passing out parade was held at Jigmeling Parade ground today. A...
Fuel imports continue to rise
In 2023, Bhutan imported 210 million litres or 1.3 million barrels of petrol and diesel. This is according to the Environmental Accounts Statistics, 2024. Diesel imports rose by 43 per cent from 2022, while petrol imports hit a 52 per cent increase. The report reflects a surge in vehicles and industrial activities, potentially straining Bhutan’s foreign reserves and widening the...
Pollution, costs, and convenience: public split on Hejo crematorium move
The relocation of the Hejo crematorium to Hongtsho has sparked mixed public reactions. Meanwhile, as debates over the move continue, the need to maintain the aging facilities at the current site becomes urgent. The government has decided to relocate the Hejo Crematorium to around 46 acres of land in Hongtsho. The new location is about ten kilometres from Thimphu town...
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