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Winter jobs at orange depots help Samdrup Jongkhar students ease financial strain
Winter offers students the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family, creating lasting memories during the season....
Phuentsholing’s Happiness Centre battles funding shortage amid rising demand
Phuentsholing’s Happiness Centre is struggling to keep up with the growing demand for its services. Since its establishment in 2019,...
Government plans to expand orange export markets, eyeing Thailand
The country’s orange exporters are seeking to diversify their markets beyond Bangladesh and India, seeking better prices for their produce....
New rules for occupying government housing
People occupying government housing in Thimphu must now adhere to a new set of conditions if they want to continue...
MoIT to set up Mobile Monitoring Unit to ensure quality construction
To address the public construction quality issues, the Infrastructure and Transport Ministry plans to set up a separate mobile monitoring...
Citrus fruit drop threatens orange yield, farmers unite to combat infestation
Orange, a cash crop in Maenchhuna village in Dagana’s Drujeygang Gewog, have been hit hard by the Chinese citrus fly,...
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...
Politics
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
Deadline for Gelephu International Airport Fixed-Term Deposit programme extended
Oro Bank, the official bank of Gelephu Mindfulness City, has extended the deadline for the Gelephu International Airport Fixed-Term Deposit (FTD) programme until the end of March next year. The bank made the announcement today. This programme allows Bhutanese living overseas to invest in the development of Gelephu International Airport. The original deadline was due to expire tomorrow. The bank...
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...
Remittances from Bhutanese abroad hit USD 210 M
Bhutanese living abroad collectively remitted more than USD 210 M between August last year and October this year, according to the Central Bank’s monthly statistical bulletin. December last year saw the highest monthly remittance, nearly USD 29 M. Australia emerged as the top source of remittances, with contributions rising from USD 1.87 M in August 2023 to a peak of...
Bhutanese entrepreneurs in Australia explore ways to contribute to GMC development
As the vision for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) begins to take shape, Bhutanese living abroad, particularly in Australia, are showing interest in contributing to its development. Inspired by His Majesty’s recent visit to three Australian cities in October, many are exploring ways to invest and play a role in this ambitious project. While some have no clear idea of...
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