In a democracy, transparency is not merely a privilege—it is a fundamental right. The recent move by the government to bar ministers and senior officials from directly communicating with the media raises serious concerns about the state of information flow.
The much-awaited Bhutan Innovation Forum started yesterday giving shape to a Royal vision that many could not comprehend thus far. Since the announcement of the vision last December, many were confused if not overwhelmed by the scale...
Imagine this scenario. You are about to pay your bills, using one of the banking apps, and the app refuses to load. You tap, refresh, and punch in the details again. Yet,...
Today, we as a country, stand at the cusp of a demographic transformation. With the elderly population projected to reach 118,650 by 2047, or 7.4...
The much-awaited Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), designed to breathe fresh life into our ailing economy post-Covid-19, is in a mess. The rollout of low-interest ESP loans through the financial institutions is particularly mired in red-tape, cumbersome process, documentation hassles, and reluctance of financial institutions to lend.
The 1,200 MW Punatsangchhu-I Hydropower Project (PHPA-I), one of Bhutan’s most ambitious infrastructure undertakings, is finally moving ahead after years of delays and setbacks.
Eastern Bhutan, with its rich biodiversity and unspoiled landscapes, has long been touted as the country’s next ecotourism frontier.
For a resource and capital strapped country, foreign direct investment (FDI) is a critical instrument to attract investments to drive eco...
The recent suspension of two private diagnostic centres in Thimphu—Menjong Diagnostic Centre (SDCS) and Padkar Diagnostic Centre—by the Department of Trade is a clear signal that Bhutan is serious about ensuring adherence to medical standards.
In the latest development related to the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), His Majesty the King appointed former Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr Lotay Tshering, as the governor of GMC.
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The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum is facing serious setbacks, largely due to its dependence on contract-based instructors.
As human-wildlife conflicts escalate and forest ecosystems face increasing threats, the ‘Living Landscapes: Securing Hig...
To foster entrepreneurship in the country, the experts at the recent Bhutan Innovation Forum suggested government-funded...
Trashigang—As Bhutan sets its sights on sustainable tourism, the six eastern dzongkhags—Mongar, Lhuentse, Trashigang, Tr...
The Department of Trade has suspended two private diagnostic centres in Thimphu—Menjong Diagnostic Centre and Padkar Di...
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Read MoreBhutan’s energy sector received a major boost yesterday as the Ministry of Finance signed USD 50 million loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development.
Read MoreNearly half of Bhutan’s waste consists of food scraps, a staggering statistic that highlights a critical environmental challenge. With inadequate management of this wet waste, a significant portion ends up in landfills, exacerbating environmental degradation.
Read MoreWhile overall criminal cases registered with the police increased by about seven percent, crimes related to women and children dropped by 24 percent in the first eight months of 2024 compared to the previous year.
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