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The Indonesian province of Bali, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, is considering adopting a tourism policy similar to Bhutan’s. They are planning to introduce a daily tourist fee to manage the growing number of visitors and its adverse impacts. As Bali considers implementing a daily tourism levy identical to Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), Bhutanese tourism officials...

The people of Merak in Trashigang are gearing up for the first ever Rhododendron Week. The event, which aims to promote tourism in the east, will showcase a variety of locally made products, including souvenirs, traditional clothes, and cultural performances. The weeklong festival will take place at Sheytemi in Merak Gewog from April 3 to April 9. Women in Merak...

With nearly 80 per cent of the work completed, the reconstruction of Sangchen Choekhor monastery in Paro is progressing well. The project, which began in 2021, is led by the Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development. Funded by the government of India with over Nu 400 M, it is on track for completion by 2027. Nearly 100 masons, carpenters and...

Bhutan has faced several zoonotic diseases, including COVID-19 and recurring outbreaks of avian, swine flu, and rabies, all of which have significantly impacted both animal and human health. To combat these, the Bhutan One Health Strategy was first launched in 2016, with a secretariat at the Royal Centre for Disease Control established in 2020. As the second edition of the...