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In the 13th Five-Year-Plan, the Indian government will support 30 various projects including infrastructure development, Dzong conservation, improvement of roads and bridges and human resource development through the Project-Tied Assistance projects. The implementation of these projects will cost over Nu 21bn. So far, more than Nu 2.1bn has already been disbursed. The highest budget has been allocated for the construction...

A nine-member delegation of the World Bank Group Executive Directors concluded a five-day visit to Bhutan yesterday. The visit reaffirmed the World Bank Group’s continued support for Bhutan’s development priorities. The delegation was accompanied by Mercy Tembon, World Bank Vice President and Corporate Secretary. According to a press release from the World Bank Group During the visit, the executive directors...

Recurring landslides at Boxcut along the Gelephu- Trongsa highway have been a major cause of concern for commuters, especially during monsoon. The rainy season this time may not be so troublesome as the Department of Surface Transport has started mitigation works along the area. It is terracing the slope above the highway to reduce landslides and prevent debris from obstructing...

A recent study conducted by a dietitian from the national referral hospital is shedding light on a healthier way to enjoy Bhutanese cheese curries by reducing sodium content without compromising on taste. The research comes at a time when Bhutan is witnessing a rise in non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes, and cancers, which are linked to unhealthy diets...