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Turning areca nut leaf sheaths into eco-friendly plates
In Samdrup Jongkhar’s Langchenphu Gewog, areca nut leaf sheaths are being transformed into biodegradable plates and cups. These eco-friendly alternatives...
Tashichhoeling farmers struggle with elephant destruction, demand intervention
Farmers of Tashichhoeling Gewog in Samtse, who depend on areca nut farming, are struggling with frequent elephant attacks. These elephants...
Perilla (Zhimtsi) cultivation in Bazor Village disappearing, Samdrup Jongkhar
Growing perilla was once a common practice for the farmers of Gomder Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar. However, over the years,...
Machinery and tools transform farming in Dagana
Farmers of six gewogs in Dagana have become self-sufficient. Thanks to the support from the Food Security and Agriculture Productivity...
Audit observes poor workmanship in farm road GSB projects
In its latest report, the Royal Audit Authority revealed several audit issues concerning the laying of Granular Sub-Base (GSB) on...
Areca nut use hits 60% in Bhutan, raising health concerns
The National Health Survey 2023 reveals that areca nut consumption among Bhutanese aged 15 to 69 rose to nearly 60...
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RCSC defends PME category, proposes targeted support for civil servants
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
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Recent News
Labour department’s annual report shows a significant underreporting of workplace accidents
The Department of Labour recorded four deaths at workplace in the fiscal year 2023-2024 with two cases each in Thimphu and Wangdue. An additional 13 injuries were reported from seven other districts. A significant discrepancy is observed between the number of cases reported to the department and the one reflected in the Annual Health Bulletin which noted over 21,000 injury...
NRDCL shifts to locally sourced timber, making furniture more affordable
Producing furniture using locally sourced wood has not only helped the Wood Craft Centre stop rubberwood import but also made furniture more affordable to consumers. The centre, which earlier used rubberwood, has been utilizing domestic timber for furniture production since 2020. At the centre’s recent furniture exhibition, locally made pieces were found to be 20 per cent cheaper than the...
Turning areca nut leaf sheaths into eco-friendly plates
In Samdrup Jongkhar’s Langchenphu Gewog, areca nut leaf sheaths are being transformed into biodegradable plates and cups. These eco-friendly alternatives are replacing plastic at celebrations. This shift has helped reduce pollution and promote a cleaner and greener community. Without the areca nut plate and cup-manufacturing unit, the areca nut sheaths were discarded openly. Now, they are collected and processed into...
Bhutan to build landmark international airport in Gelephu by 2029
During the 117th National Day celebrations at Changlimithang, His Majesty The King announced that Bhutan's priority for the next five years is to construct a large international airport in Gelephu. Speaking at a recent forum, Seow Hiang Lee, a Board Director of Gelephu Mindfulness City, said that Bhutan has the opportunity to create one of the finest airports. “This project...
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