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To enhance efficiency, ensure consistency, and improve the overall experience for travellers, the Department of Immigration is taking steps to enhance communication and customer service skills among its officials. This was highlighted during their annual conference, which concluded yesterday in Phuentshogling. The home minister who attended the last day of the three-day conference yesterday, acknowledged the vital roles the immigration...

Bhutan’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score increased by four places, from 68 in 2023 to 72 last year. This improvement has moved Bhutan to the 18th position globally out of 180 countries and territories, a jump from 26th in 2023. In the Asia-Pacific region, Bhutan has achieved a milestone by securing the fifth position after a decade of stagnation at...

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...

Punakha is a key tourist destination in the country. However, due to the absence of a designated craft market, tourists have limited opportunities to explore local handicrafts. Currently, Barp Gewog is the only place in the district with some handicraft shops. But there's good news; a new craft market will soon be established, enhancing accessibility and promoting indigenous crafts. The...