Preparations to welcome Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand are in full swing. Their Majesties will...
Bhutan's deep-rooted traditions and cultural heritage continue to thrive through vibrant local festivals, preserving the nation’s unique identity. Among them,...
Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously...
Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma,...
The best ideas often stem from simple observations. This is true for a couple in Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana. After...
In Khebisa Gewog of Dagana, a four-storey mud house constructed centuries ago stands as a witness to history. Now, as...
While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young...
It is often love and persistence of the family and society that make recovering from an alcohol and drug addiction...
For centenarians who have seen the world for over a hundred years, age usually is just a number. So, what...
The Buddha Statue at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu came alive last night with Gerry Hofstetter’s light art. His projections featured...
To shatter cultural and social barriers that have long kept them from leadership roles, 20 young and determined women from...
The Department of Geology and Mines is proposing lower royalties on processed mineral exports. The move aims to boost value addition in the mining sector and support economic growth. The proposal is under review and could be tabled in Parliament this summer. Right now, dolomite carries a flat royalty rate of 6.5 per cent whether it's raw, crushed, or powdered....
The Asian Development Bank projected that the country’s economy will grow at 8.5 per cent this year. However, in its outlook report, the ADB says the country needs to strengthen its financial sector to achieve this growth. According to the report, currently, the country’s financial system lacks depth and inclusivity. Limited access to credit, especially for small businesses and rural...
The country’s foreign currency reserve stands at USD 860 M as of February this year, holding steady despite global uncertainties. The central bank attributes this to strong inflows from hydropower exports, loans and grants, and inward remittances from Bhutanese living abroad. The central bank stated that the current reserve level meets the constitutional requirement of covering at least one year’s...
The Royal Civil Service Commission has extended the contract period of General Service Personnel (GSP) and Elementary Service Personnel (ESP) employees. Their contract period will be extended up to five years. However, the RCSC said they have to yet to finalise on the para-regular status. There are about 6,500 GSP and ESP employees. According to the RCSC, the GSP and...
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