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Over 76 per cent of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex or LGBTQI+ children and youth in Bhutan have experienced depression or anxiety at some point in their lives. This is according to a recent Save the Children report. It shows that mental health issues were more prevalent among those aged 15 to 17, and 20 to 24 years...

The country will receive its first private helicopter next month. Heli Bhutan initially planned to bring the aircraft this month. However, delays in completing the helipad have pushed back the arrival. The FDI company aims to enhance connectivity and boost tourism. The helipad at Ramtokto in Thimphu was completed recently. Heli Bhutan still has to build the hangar before the...

Despite the push for gender equality, men still dominate Bhutan’s workforce. The Industry Census 2024 reveals that 56 per cent of the total workforce is male, while women make up just 44 per cent. This gender disparity is hindering productivity and economic growth according to the report. According to the report, only 38 per cent of government employees are women,...

A pilot project to cultivate Pouzolzia sanguinea, a valuable non-wood forest product, has proven successful in Pema Gatshel’s Tokari village. This initiative aims to ensure the sustainability of Pouzolzia, which is heavily harvested for commercial purposes and faces potential decline. The pilot project was started last year. Sonam Jamtsho, a member of the Tokari Pouzolzia Sanguinea nursery group, is looking...