The Lingzhi Dzong, a historically significant fortress in north Thimphu, was officially inaugurated today. Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela,...
An unidentified predator has been attacking goats in Dogaag Chiwog of Gozhi Gewog in Dagana. Livestock farmers suspect the predator...
The health ministry said they are closely monitoring the situation regarding Mpox along the country’s borders. The ministry has strengthened...
STEM education will become a key curriculum when the implementation of the National Education Policy begins. The curriculum will incorporate...
The Royal Audit Authority has referred four fraud and corruption cases concerning the Thimphu Thromde in the 2023-2024 financial year...
Delays in fully commissioning the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project are expected to affect economic growth in 2024. The country’s economy is...
The need for a hospital in Pasakha in Phuentshogling has become crucial due to the growing population in the area....
In Samdrup Jongkhar’s Langchenphu Gewog, areca nut leaf sheaths are being transformed into biodegradable plates and cups. These eco-friendly alternatives...
Farmers of Tashichhoeling Gewog in Samtse, who depend on areca nut farming, are struggling with frequent elephant attacks. These elephants...
Growing perilla was once a common practice for the farmers of Gomder Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar. However, over the years,...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
Training youth is important for building a nation's future. It ensures economic growth, leadership continuity, and social progress. In line with this, more than 200 students attended a winter engagement programme in Trashigang. The programme was organized by the Young Girls’ Circle group from Sherubtse College, in collaboration with the Youth Center and the RENEW Community Center Service, both based...
The country's public debt rose by over Nu 5bn in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter. The finance ministry's quarterly Public Debt Situation Report reveals that as of September, the total public debt surpassed Nu 290bn. Of this amount, external debt accounts for a significant 92 per cent. Total public debt refers to the total amount...
The National Health Survey 2023 reveals that areca nut consumption among Bhutanese aged 15 to 69 rose to nearly 60 per cent last year, marking a three per cent increase since 2019. The health ministry attributes the rise to the product being cheap, easily available and culturally accepted in the country. To address this, the ministry plans to introduce measures...
Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons, Dasho Tshering Wangda. His life, a tapestry of selfless service and unwavering dedication, came to a tragic end last week after a lone elephant attack. He was 72 and is survived by his wife and five children. The state funeral...
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