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Haa has achieved a major milestone in tourism, exceeding its 2024 target by almost 70 per cent. 8,471 tourists visited the district last year, surpassing its initial goal of 5,000. Moving forward, the district, listed among BBC Travel’s best 25 destinations for 2025, plans to attract 10,000 tourists this year. Officials say this goal is optimistic and achievable, given the...

The government had received close to Nu 6.98bn in external grants for the 2024-2025 fiscal year as of December last year. The finance minister confirmed this during the Meet the Press session on Friday. This is 40 per cent of the more than Nu 16.5bn external grant Bhutan is expected to receive in this financial year. According to the finance...

A pre-feasibility study has found Yoeseltse in Samtse and Samrang in Samdrup Jongkhar suitable for airstrip development, but no final decision has been made, according to the infrastructure and transport minister. The study indicates that these locations have favourable ground profiles and lengths with no significant obstacles in the vicinity, making them viable options. Following feasibility studies conducted across various...

Starting this year, the government, through BICMA, will fully fund and organise the National Film Awards in collaboration with the Film Association of Bhutan. The initiative aims to nurture and support the Bhutanese Film Industry. Marking the occasion, a new logo and trophy were unveiled today coinciding with the birthday of His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyal. The Bhutan Film...