BBSCL

High capital costs, a small market, and limited growth opportunities have slowed the development of Over-the-Top or OTT platforms in the country. To address these challenges, the country’s three licensed OTT platforms, Samuh, Shangreela, and Songyala, are merging into one under the brand name ‘Samuh+Shangreela”. The founders and CEOs of the three platforms signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise...

Residents of Tashichhoeling are urging authorities to widen and repair the remaining stretch of the Samtse-Tendu Secondary National Highway (SNH), particularly in the Chungpathang area, which has deteriorated significantly. While part of the highway is undergoing widening and blacktopping for the upcoming Norbugang Industrial Park, many commuters continue to face difficulties due to narrow roads and increased traffic congestion. Currently,...

Most schools in the country have offered feeding programmes for years, earning praise from parents and students. However, town-based schools have been excluded. Pema Gatshel Middle Secondary School was previously ineligible, as it was considered to be in a town area. However, after the district administration and town relocated to Denchi two years ago, the school is no longer in...

To raise awareness about climate change, Bhutanese climate advocate Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk is embarking on a tour across Australia. He launched his "Australia Edition 2025" campaign today by cycling approximately 150 kilometres from Adelaide to Meningie and will then head to Canberra. Over the course of the month-long campaign, he will read letters from Bhutanese students written to world leaders....