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Bhutan has started its first-ever airborne mineral exploration with the arrival of two specialised helicopters. The initiative aims to map the country's mineral resources, an undertaking that the Department of Geology and Mines says is long overdue. Unlike previous studies focused on industrial minerals such as dolomite, gypsum, and limestone, this exploration aims to uncover precious and base metals that...

In the last ten years, over 700 cases of chorten and lhakhang vandalism have been reported. The Royal Bhutan Police said remote locations, poor reporting, high unemployment, and weak antique management are key challenges. To strengthen security, a new committee led by the Home Secretary under the Ministry of Home Affairs will be formed, including the Royal Bhutan Police, Department...

Schools in Phuentshogling will no longer have to deal with the hassle of discarding broken furniture or auctioning it off for little value. The Phuentshogling Thromde and the Bhutan Board Products Limited are collaborating to refurbish old-school furniture locally. This is expected to offer high-quality furniture at prices half the cost of importing new ones. This initiative is expected to...

The Royal Audit Authority’s review report on the Local Government Development Grant found that most local government funds are being allocated to farm roads and Lhakhang development. The report states that key sectors such as education, health, and livestock are given the least priority. The 2024 Annual Grant Guideline prioritises projects with economic and social benefits that will boost local...