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The construction of the Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases at Gidakom in Thimphu is on track as scheduled. The Health Minister and the Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited the site, yesterday. For now, more than 15 per cent of the construction work has been completed. Supported by the Government of Japan through JICA, the centre...

Rice production in the country has been on the decline due to high labour demands, low financial returns, and market challenges. Many farmers struggle to sell their harvest at competitive prices, leading to financial losses and reduced interest in cultivation. In a bid to revive declining rice production, the Farm Machinery Corporation Limited will be making all 20 rice varieties...

Bhutan’s trade with India and Bangladesh will now be more efficient, cost-effective and streamlined. Industry, Commerce & Employment Minister and Indian Union Minster for Ports, Shipping & Waterways launched the Inland Water Transport Terminal at Jogighopa in Assam yesterday.  The Inland Water Transport Terminal is located 91 kilometres from Gelephu. It will facilitate Bhutanese exporters to send agricultural products, boulders,...

For over two decades, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature, RSPN has been safeguarding the critically endangered White-bellied Heron. Its work goes beyond conservation. The organization is also transforming the lives of communities residing within the bird’s habitat. One such village, Devithang, in Tsirang’s Rangthangling Gewog, has seen remarkable benefits. Let us take a closer look at how conservation...