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Denchi Town in Pema Gatshel is currently without a school, with children from the town and surrounding areas having to walk to nearby schools. It has become a significant challenge to both parents and children. The issue was raised during the Dzongkhag Tshogdu on Friday, where the district council proposed to establish an Extended Classroom Facility up to class III....

The country will construct around 200 kilometres of new road network by 2040, in addition to maintaining the existing road infrastructure. According to the Department of Surface Transport’s draft Bhutan Highways Connectivity Master Plan, the new road network will enhance connectivity and reduce travel time across the country. These roads will be constructed as wildlife-friendly infrastructure, meaning that their construction...

Bhutan’s progressive policies on papers often fail at implementation. A striking example is the National Policy for Persons with Disabilities 2019. Persons with disabilities know this reality firsthand. In this news report, a young woman with disability, running a tailoring business, expresses fear of not being able to sustain her business after recent reports shed light on sudden increase in...

Hazelnut growers in the country can look forward to increased support and better prices. In a major boost to the country's sustainable agriculture sector, Mountain Hazelnuts Venture has secured a landmark USD 7.9 M in equity funding to expand its climate-resilient farming initiatives. The company, Bhutan’s first fully foreign direct investment (FDI) venture, is set to scale up its operations...