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In a bid to address some of the environmental challenges in the country, the World Wildlife Fund Bhutan launched two new projects. The projects aim for proper waste management for a clean environment and to improve the livelihoods of villagers. The Minister for Energy and Natural Resources along with other officials launched the projects recently.  One of the projects titled...

Six students were awarded the HRH Gyalsey Math Award in the capital today. More than 3,800 students studying in middle and higher secondary schools competed for the award. They sat for an online test on the 1st of November, last year. Damchoe Tenzin from Karma Academy in Paro bagged the first prize in the higher secondary school category. “I am...

The discontinuation of Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan’s Drukyul Life Insurance Plan, launched in September 2023 has left thousands of policyholders frustrated over the lack of communication and transparency. The scheme was suspended as of April 25, last year. It is a one-year term renewable life insurance plan, similar to Rural Life Insurance but with a few key differences. RICB...

As is the case every winter, the river rafting business in Punakha has been facing a downturn this time around as well. The once-thriving business has slowed down due to shrinking river volumes and few tourists in winter. Some business operators say they often run at a loss during the winter months. Six firms run rafting businesses along the Phochhu...