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Bhutan has been experiencing a steady rise in average temperature, with a 0.2 degrees Celsius increase annually since 2018. This is according to the National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM). With temperatures continuing to rise, the centre projects that by 2040, the country’s average temperature will rise by more than 1 degree Celsius. According to the NCHM, Bhutan has...

The country aims to boost food self-sufficiency by focusing on rice and vegetable production by 2029. However, fallow lands, limited irrigation, and climate change pose significant challenges in achieving this goal. To address these, the Tarayana Foundation has developed an Agroecological Roadmap for Sustainable Food Systems to transform the country's agricultural landscape. Yesterday, stakeholders from various agencies gathered in the...

ORO Bank is working on expanding its services to some additional countries and developing solutions for individuals in regions where the service is currently unavailable. According to the Bank, this is due to the increasing number of interests shown by Bhutanese living abroad in investing in Gelephu Mindfulness City. The bank’s services are currently available to customers in 46 countries...

Following Bhutan's first epilepsy surgery at the National Referral Hospital in September last year, over 70 surgeries have been performed so far.  Epilepsy is a non-communicable disease which causes seizures. The surgery, which is performed on the patient's brain, reduces or stops seizures caused by the disease. 26-year-old Sangay Pelden was the first patient to undergo epilepsy brain surgery in...