• New thromde health centres to improve healthcare services in the capital

    New thromde health centres to improve healthcare services in the capital

    The recently inaugurated Thromde Health Centre (THC) at Motithang in Thimphu, along with three already existing THCs, is expected to improve access to healthcare services in the capital.

    Source:Kuensel
    今天 12:44
    201
  • The Maldives Police Service reports confiscating MVR 143 million worth of drugs and alcohol during the first six months of 2024. Superintendent of Police Nahid Hussain, who leads the Drug Enforcement

    The Maldives Police Service reports confiscating MVR 143 million worth of drugs and alcohol during the first six months of 2024. Superintendent of Police Nahid Hussain, who leads the Drug Enforcement

    Bhutan requires a whopping USD 26 billion to achieve 20,000 MW (20 GW) of hydropower generation capacity by 2040. While that goal is a long way off, the government has some immediate plans to increase hydropower generati…

    Source:Kuensel
    今天 12:42
    246
  • Major boost for ECCD in 13th plan

    Major boost for ECCD in 13th plan

    With a budget of over Nu 700 million, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) plans to establish more Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centres and renovate existing ones in the 13th plan.

    Source:Kuensel
    前天 14:14
    141
  • Ambitious 10,000MW hydropower goal back in the plan

    Ambitious 10,000MW hydropower goal back in the plan

    After a lull caused by delays in completing two mega hydropower projects – Punatshangchhu-I and Punatshangchhu-II – and the deferral of the Kholongchhu hydropower project, the government is back to pursuing the country…

    Source:Kuensel
    前天 14:13
    282
  • Govt targets major growth for industries in 13th Plan

    Govt targets major growth for industries in 13th Plan

    The government has set an ambitious target to increase the manufacturing sector’s share of GDP from Nu 24.61 billion in 2023 to Nu 43.59 billion by 2029, with an average growth rate of 10 percent.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-25
    555
  • DCDD to partner with private sector for Dzongkha development

    DCDD to partner with private sector for Dzongkha development

    Starting this month, DCDD has been sponsoring a weekly page in the Dzongkha Kuensel newspaper to promote Bhutanese culture and tradition, and Dzongkha language. This is also expected to increase the readership of Dzongkh…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-25
    293
  • RCSC increases GSP and ESP initial appointment period to five years

    RCSC increases GSP and ESP initial appointment period to five years

    The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) has increased the maximum initial appointment period for General Service Personnel (GSP) and Elementary Service Personnel (ESP) from three to five years.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-23
    528
  • Youth unemployment to dip to 19.2 percent in Q2

    Youth unemployment to dip to 19.2 percent in Q2

    The youth unemployment rate in the country is estimated to drop to 19.2 percent in the second quarter, down from 22.9 percent in the first quarter of this year.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-23
    330
  • Dam a done deal for P 1 with protection measures for right bank

    Dam a done deal for P 1 with protection measures for right bank

    After years of negotiations the Technical Coordination Committee (TCC) are agreed on building the dam for the 1,200 MW Punatsangchu I project.

    Source:the bhutanese
    2024-7-22
    666
  • BNB vs Penjore case comes to an end

    BNB vs Penjore case comes to an end

    The curtain has finally fallen on the long drawn legal battle between Bhutan National Bank (BNB) and private individual Penjore over loan repayment default for the latter’s hotel in Bumthang.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-20
    612
  • PHPA-II operations expected by August 15

    PHPA-II operations expected by August 15

    With 97 percent of the 1,020MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority (PHPA-II) completed, the plant is likely to begin operations by August 15 this year.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-20
    544
  • Success of 13th Plan hinges on meticulous oversight: PM

    Success of 13th Plan hinges on meticulous oversight: PM

    Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay emphasised the importance of a strong monitoring and evaluation system for the ambitious 13th Plan during its launch in Thimphu yesterday. He stated that achieving the plan’s goals require…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-19
    394
  • His Majesty The King grants Dhar to appoint Paro Dzongdag and Drangpons

    His Majesty The King grants Dhar to appoint Paro Dzongdag and Drangpons

    The newly appointed Drangpons are Tshoejab Mepham Denlen, Drangpon at the Office of The Gyalpoi Zimpon;Gyelpo, Drangpon of Pemagatshel Dzongkhag Court; Richa Gurung, Drangpon at Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag Court; and Tenz…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-19
    268
  • Education ministry to establish 63 central schools in 13th Plan

    Education ministry to establish 63 central schools in 13th Plan

    The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) announced the establishment of 63 central schools across the country in the 13th Plan, with a substantial budget of about Nu 14 billion allocated for this initiati…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-18
    592
  • New sports insurance to safeguard athletes and coaches

    New sports insurance to safeguard athletes and coaches

    The first-ever sports insurance scheme launched yesterday will provide coverage for athletes, coaches, and sports professionals affiliated with the Bhutan Olympics Committee (BOC). The scheme covers medical expenses and …

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-18
    359
  • Digital economy to contribute USD 600 million to GDP by 2034

    Digital economy to contribute USD 600 million to GDP by 2034

    The digital economy of the country is expected to create 5,000 jobs by 2029 and contribute USD 600 million to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2034, constituting 6 percent of GDP.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-18
    388
  • Economic growth must translate into meaningful job creation

    Economic growth must translate into meaningful job creation

    According to the budget report for 2024-25, Bhutan’s economic growth rate is expected to reach an impressive 8.9 percent next year. This growth is expected to be driven by the commissioning of the Punatsangchhu-II, impr…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-16
    521
  • Their Majesties conclude State Visit to Mongolia

    Their Majesties conclude State Visit to Mongolia

    His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen concluded the State Visit to Mongolia and arrived back in Thimphu yesterday.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-16
    440
  • DANTAK plans to inject Nu 320 million for Damchhu bypass stabilisation in 13th Plan

    DANTAK plans to inject Nu 320 million for Damchhu bypass stabilisation in 13th Plan

    The Damchhu-Chukha bypass, which was closed due to heavy rains causing mud and debris to accumulate, has been cleared and reopened for traffic. The clearance operation involved earthmovers and over 60 workers over two da…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-15
    382
  • Government investments to drive growth to 8.9 percent next year

    Government investments to drive growth to 8.9 percent next year

    The country’s economic growth rate is expected to reach 8.9 percent next year, driven by the anticipated commissioning of the Puna-II project, improvements in the manufacturing and construction sectors, and growth in to…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-15
    241
  • Highland residents relocate as GLOF fear looms

    Highland residents relocate as GLOF fear looms

    Located right below the mercurial Thorthomi Lake, the highland communities of Thangza and Toenchoe chiwogs in Lunana have lived in perpetual fear, the dark memories of the 1994 glacial lake outburst (GLOF) and the trail …

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-15
    279
  • Blacktopping of road to Chubbu Tshachu to boost visitor numbers

    Blacktopping of road to Chubbu Tshachu to boost visitor numbers

    The road to the popular Chubbu Tshachu (hot spring) in Toedwang gewog, Punakha is riddled with potholes, and a journey that should take less than 90 minutes prolongs into a painstaking two hours or more.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-12
    521
  • National debt to reach Nu 474.42 billion in 13th Plan

    National debt to reach Nu 474.42 billion in 13th Plan

    The national debt is estimated to grow by 61.87 percent at the end of the 13th Plan, skyrocketing to Nu 474.42 billion up from Nu 293.09 billion in March this year.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-11
    649
  • His Majesty and Gyaltsuen in Mongolia

    His Majesty and Gyaltsuen in Mongolia

    The President of Mongolia, HE Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and First Lady Bolortsetseg Luvsandorj officially received Their Majesties to Mongolia in an honour guard ceremony held at Sukhbaatar Square, the heart of Mongolia’s capit…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-11
    620
  • Integrated checkpost construction in Gelephu to align with GMC project

    Integrated checkpost construction in Gelephu to align with GMC project

    The construction of the integrated checkpost (ICP) at the international border in Gelephu has been deferred due to the ongoing Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-10
    812
  • Nu 10.23 billion allocated to RNR sector to boost food security and GDP growth

    Nu 10.23 billion allocated to RNR sector to boost food security and GDP growth

    The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has allocated Nu 10.23 billion for the renewable natural resources (RNR) sector for the financial year 2024-25 to enhance food and nutrition security, improve farmers’ in…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-10
    254
  • Third child cash policy to encourage Bhutanese to have more children

    Third child cash policy to encourage Bhutanese to have more children

    The third child cash incentive programme, which will provide Nu 10,000 per month to women for their third and subsequent children until the child reaches the age of three, will be launched within this year, according to …

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-8
    367
  • National Assembly adopts four Bills

    National Assembly adopts four Bills

    The first session of the fourth National Assembly concluded with the adoption of four Bills and endorsement of the ambitious Nu 512.29 billion 13th Plan on July 6.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-8
    369
  • African Swine Fever reported in 10 dzongkhags since 2020

    African Swine Fever reported in 10 dzongkhags since 2020

    The slaughter, movement, sale, and transport of pigs and pig products have been banned in Punakha and Wangdue dzongkhags following an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF).

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-8
    439
  • PM outlines ambitious plans for FY 2024-2025

    PM outlines ambitious plans for FY 2024-2025

    Eleven national highways will be widened and seven new highways will be constructed to boost public infrastructure in the fiscal year 2024-2025. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay announced this while presenting the state of…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-6
    429
  • Migration poses an existential threat: PM

    Migration poses an existential threat: PM

    Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, in his first State of the Nation report yesterday, highlighted the alarming trend of Bhutanese leaving the country for better opportunities overseas as the most pressing issue facing the c…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-6
    569
  • Government yet to finalise para-regular status of civil servants on contract

    Government yet to finalise para-regular status of civil servants on contract

    A committee, comprising ministers and commissioners of Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), formed to work on plans to regularise contract employees has made significant headway.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-5
    377
  • Old wine in new bottle?

    Old wine in new bottle?

    The National Assembly yesterday endorsed the Priority Development Fund (PDF), which in essence is only a change in name. PDF is not much different from the controversial Constituency Development Grant (CDG) that, not lon…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-4
    438
  • NC endorses the 13th Plan

    NC endorses the 13th Plan

    The National Council (NC) yesterday endorsed the 13th Plan with all 23 members present voting in favour of the five recommendations submitted by the NC’s Economic Affairs Committee (EAC).

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-4
    431
  • Landslide kills two Jersey cows in Chhudzom

    Landslide kills two Jersey cows in Chhudzom

    Tari, a seven-month pregnant Jersey, was killed by a landslide in Dragchhu village, Chhudzom gewog, Sarpang.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-3
    235
  • Living with the elephants

    Living with the elephants

    Following the initiative, Samrang has turned into, what villagers call, an ‘elephant friendly village’. The gewog, located near the Indo-Bhutan border, is known to be the capital of elephants, indicating the risk to cr…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-2
    700
  • Govt. plans to pilot crop and livestock insurance scheme

    Govt. plans to pilot crop and livestock insurance scheme

    The government will launch a pilot crop and livestock insurance scheme before implementing nationwide, said the secretary of Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Thinley Namgyel, during the Meet-the-Press session on Ju…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-7-1
    598
  • Reckless fencing in Punakha kills cows

    Reckless fencing in Punakha kills cows

    Ap Pasang, 68, a resident of Yoesskha village in Kabjisa in Punakha tragically lost his only three high breed jersey cows to alleged electrocution on June 26, leaving him devastated and robbed of his livelihood.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-29
    589
  • Court orders Phajo Nidup to pay PNB and RICB more than Nu 300M

    Court orders Phajo Nidup to pay PNB and RICB more than Nu 300M

    Thimphu Dzongkhag Court recently ordered Phajo Nidup from Paro to repay multiple loans availed from Druk Punjab National Bank (PNB) within six months.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-29
    1003
  • Organic farmers in Punakha reap rewards with Canadian support

    Organic farmers in Punakha reap rewards with Canadian support

    Pema Dorji, 42, is among the six organic farmers who started cultivating strawberries last year in Peythari village, Kabjisa, Punakha. This year, from March to May, he completed his first harvest and earned approximately…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-29
    747
  • NA endorses abolishing PME category in civil service

    NA endorses abolishing PME category in civil service

    The Good Governance Committee of the National Assembly has recommended abolishing the “Partially Meets Expectation” (PME) category under the “Managing for Excellence” (MaX) system in civil service.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-28
    508
  • Government to address electric pole and wire issues within a year

    Government to address electric pole and wire issues within a year

    The Social and Cultural Committee of the National Assembly once again brought the issues caused by electric poles and transmission lines in the House, and urged the government to review policies to benefit those that are…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-28
    615
  • Students call for stronger measures for online safety

    Students call for stronger measures for online safety

    Students are calling for urgent action against online violence (OVAC) targeting children, emphasising the need for comprehensive guidelines, stricter restrictions, and stronger protective measures to ensure their safety …

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-28
    443
  • Deothang residents call for Community Police Station

    Deothang residents call for Community Police Station

    Residents of Deothang in Samdrupjongkhar have seen an increase in population over the years, prompting them to advocate for the development of a community police station in their town.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-28
    415
  • Govt. to review road Act to address compensation issues

    Govt. to review road Act to address compensation issues

    The government is reviewing the Road Act of 2013, focusing on the compensation aspect, according to the minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), Chandra Bdr Gurung.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-27
    580
  • NA adopts budget for fiscal year 2024-25

    NA adopts budget for fiscal year 2024-25

    The National Assembly yesterday adopted the budget appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2024-25 with 44 members in favour and one against, with 46 members present.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-27
    654
  • Discussions on four new trade routes underway

    Discussions on four new trade routes underway

    Discussions are underway between the governments of Bhutan and India to open four new trade routes between the two countries. The trade routes are expected to facilitate smoother exports of agricultural produce from Bhut…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-24
    948
  • Looming threat of NCDs

    Looming threat of NCDs

    The findings of the fifth National Health Survey (NHS) paint a troubling picture of public health in Bhutan. With an alarming increase in non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors, there is an urgent need for robust an…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-24
    936
  • Increasing rural life insurance scheme to Nu 150,000 being studied: FM

    Increasing rural life insurance scheme to Nu 150,000 being studied: FM

    Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said that the finance ministry was in collaboration with the central bank to study the feasibility of increasing life insurance as per the prime minister’s directive.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-24
    899
  • Ministry in talks with Central Bank to lower lending rates: FM

    Ministry in talks with Central Bank to lower lending rates: FM

    The finance ministry and the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) are in talks to lower the lending rates, as directed by the Cabinet, finance minister, Lekey Dorji informed the National Assembly during the question-answer ses…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-23
    879
  • Govt to invest Nu 10 billion in education and vocational training

    Govt to invest Nu 10 billion in education and vocational training

    In a move to prepare Bhutanese for the demands of a modern economy, the government has announced a Nu 10 billion investment in overhauling the country’s education and vocational training systems during the 13th Plan.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-22
    1097
  • Nu 910.5m allocated for agriculture marketing in 13th Plan

    Nu 910.5m allocated for agriculture marketing in 13th Plan

    The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has allocated Nu 910.5 million in the 13th Plan for agriculture marketing and cooperatives. The ministry aims to strengthen its GDP contribution through enhanced marketing…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-22
    634
  • Govt. targets Nu 225.59 billion GDP contributions from seven sectors by 2029

    Govt. targets Nu 225.59 billion GDP contributions from seven sectors by 2029

    To achieve a USD five billion economy and a gross domestic product per capita (GDP) exceeding USD 6,174 by 2029, the government has projected a Nu 225.59 billion GDP contribution from the identified seven sectors.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-22
    861
  • Wildlife crime on the rise

    Wildlife crime on the rise

    Wildlife crime is on a steady rise since 2021 going by the records maintained by the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS).

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-21
    1367
  • 13th Plan to ensure a citizen-centric justice sector

    13th Plan to ensure a citizen-centric justice sector

    To ensure an effective and citizen-centric justice system, the judiciary will improve the annual clearance rate of registered cases from the existing 82 percent to 87 percent using an integrated justice sector data manag…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-21
    695
  • NA endorses 13th Plan

    NA endorses 13th Plan

    The National Assembly yesterday endorsed the 13th Plan after deliberations on one general and nine specific recommendations by the Economic and Finance Committee.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-21
    724
  • Thai universities offer Honorary Doctorate to HM

    Thai universities offer Honorary Doctorate to HM

    Seven Universities from Thailand presented honorary doctorate degrees to His Majesty The King, in a ceremony held at the Dungkar Dzong yesterday.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-21
    971
  • Health ministry works to reinstate DTMS

    Health ministry works to reinstate DTMS

    The Department of Traditional Medicine Services (DTMS) could be reinstated with the health ministry reviewing the decision to downgrade the department to a division in 2023 during the health sector transformation exercis…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-20
    748
  • Government to hire 100 expatriate STEM teachers next month

    Government to hire 100 expatriate STEM teachers next month

    The government will hire an additional 100 expatriate teachers from India in July 2024 to address the shortages of STEM teachers in the country.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-20
    855
  • NC urges to lower rural credit rates

    NC urges to lower rural credit rates

    The members of parliament (MPs) of the National Council (NC) raised concerns that high interest rates on credit are creating barriers for farmers in availing agricultural loans.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-20
    705
  • DGPC and Adani Group to collaborate on Wangchhu project

    DGPC and Adani Group to collaborate on Wangchhu project

    The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and India’s Adani Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sunday on the construction of the Wangchhu Hydropower Project.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-19
    943
  • NA defers discussion on Education Bill

    NA defers discussion on Education Bill

    The National Assembly (NA) yesterday deferred the discussion on the Education Bill following varying opinions from the MPs.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-19
    1152
  • Nu 97.65 billion for 13th Plan’s first year

    Nu 97.65 billion for 13th Plan’s first year

    The fiscal year 2024-25, the first year of the 13th Plan, was allocated a 19 percent share of the Plan’s budget with the government allocating Nu 97.65 billion.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-15
    664
  • Aircraft emergency preparedness put to test

    Aircraft emergency preparedness put to test

    A Himalayan Airbus Havoc A320 carrying 160 passengers and four crew members departs from Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. The flight is scheduled to land on runway 33 at Paro International Airport…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-14
    1099
  • 13th Plan strategise initiatives to enhance health and well-being

    13th Plan strategise initiatives to enhance health and well-being

    The government is investing Nu 7 billion in the health sector, an indication that the health of the people is a priority.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-14
    800
  • A massive 13th Plan to transform Bhutan

    A massive 13th Plan to transform Bhutan

    With a budget outlay of Nu 512.28 billion, the 13th Five-Year-Plan saw a 63 percent increase, the highest so far.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-14
    1000
  • Nu 97.65 billion for 13th Plan’s first year

    Nu 97.65 billion for 13th Plan’s first year

    The fiscal year 2024-25, the first year of the 13th Plan, was allocated a 19 percent share of the Plan’s budget with the government allocating Nu 97.65 billion.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-14
    512
  • Second Lunana village to get electricity

    Second Lunana village to get electricity

    Shangsa village in Lunana is set to benefit from clean and reliable energy by August this year.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-13
    1010
  • Enforcement of Zangdopelri’s ruling still pending

    Enforcement of Zangdopelri’s ruling still pending

    Nearly three years have passed since the Supreme Court’s (SC) ruling on Samdrupjongkhar’s Zangdopelri case, yet the judgment remains unenforced.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-13
    519
  • Learning with play

    Learning with play

    Play is important for wholesome growth of children. As parents in developing economies increasingly find it challenging to take care of their children, play as a part of the learning curriculum for children becomes all t…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-13
    756
  • Thimphu Ecological Park to become more vibrant

    Thimphu Ecological Park to become more vibrant

    By September this year, the Thimphu Ecological Park, located below Changangkha Lhakhang, will become more user-friendly.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-7
    1131
  • Students advocate for plastic-free Bhutan

    Students advocate for plastic-free Bhutan

    “Reduce reliance on PET bottles and single-use plastics, implement green and alternative solutions to reduce plastic use, and establish a task force to monitor and enforce the policy.”

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-7
    619
  • Dzongkha needs help, intervention in the face of dwindling interest

    Dzongkha needs help, intervention in the face of dwindling interest

    A 45-year-old mother in Thimphu is grappling with a worry. Her diligent Class XII son risks failing his mid-term exams.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-7
    1066
  • NA to discuss Pay Revision Act beyond MPs’ entitlements

    NA to discuss Pay Revision Act beyond MPs’ entitlements

    Following media reports that the National Assembly (NA) MPs are proposing more entitlements for themselves, the deputy speaker of the NA, Sangay Khandu, clarified that the upcoming parliamentary session will discuss all …

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-7
    957
  • Low turnout in industrial estates amid loan moratorium

    Low turnout in industrial estates amid loan moratorium

    During the moratorium period, challenges in obtaining loans along with the impact of the pandemic led to a decreased number of entrepreneurs applying for loans across all industrial estates.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-6
    778
  • Local solutions for local problems

    Local solutions for local problems

    There is a solution for parents concerned about where their children will be placed when they join the Gyalsung programme. A group of Gyalpoizhing College of Information Technology (GCIT) students, found the solution usi…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-6
    976
  • Recruitment of foreign nurses sparks concerns among health workers

    Recruitment of foreign nurses sparks concerns among health workers

    As the Royal Civil Service Commission approves the recruitment of foreign nurses, health workers, including doctors and nurses, share concerns about how it will affect the morale of local health workforce.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-6
    735
  • Gelephu vendors push for relocation

    Gelephu vendors push for relocation

    While the newly constructed integrated vegetable market in Gelephu brings much-needed help to vendors, they find the wait for relocation too long, as the monsoon has already started hitting them in the current deteriorat…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-4
    1218
  • Rotary club behind impactful projects

    Rotary club behind impactful projects

    The founder and executive director of Bhutan Toilet Organisation (BTO), Passang Tshering, said that the RCT had enabled BTO to design a toilet pot called ‘chabto’ for people with disabilities and senior citizens. The M…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-4
    1433
  • Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck attends the GCIT Project Showcase

    Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck attends the GCIT Project Showcase

    Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck attends the Gyalpoizhing College of Information Technology Project Showcase in Kabesa, Thimphu yesterday. Thirty-nine 3rd and final year student teams presented their pr…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-6-4
    1270
  • High levels of AFM1 detected in imported milk

    High levels of AFM1 detected in imported milk

    The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) will test all imported milk for Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) levels from July 1.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-31
    1292
  • Youth-led initiative tackles mounting plastic waste in rivers

    Youth-led initiative tackles mounting plastic waste in rivers

    Among the 200 participants who participated in a day-long “Household Level Waste Management Advocacy”, on the premises of the Royal Body Guard (RBG) in Thimphu yesterday, 63-year-old Kuchum stood out conspicuously.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-31
    804
  • Nu 2 billion from ESP for tourism sector

    Nu 2 billion from ESP for tourism sector

    The tourism industry is set for a major shot in the arm as the government plans to allocate Nu 2 billion from its Nu 15 billion economic stimulus programme (ESP) to the industry.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-31
    1014
  • Bhutan launches ambitious WASH standards

    Bhutan launches ambitious WASH standards

    The schools and monastic institutions in the country should have at least one toilet cubicle for every 20 girls and one toilet cubicle and a urinal for every 30 boys, according to the National Standards for Water, Sanita…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-31
    1111
  • Intense heat hits hard layer poultry farms

    Intense heat hits hard layer poultry farms

    With the mercury hitting 35°C for the last few days, poultry farmers in Sarpang have been affected the worst with the heat killing chickens.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-28
    1418
  • A hero returns home from Mt. Everest

    A hero returns home from Mt. Everest

    Lieutenant Jigme Pelden Dorji, who returned to Bhutan yesterday after successfully summiting Mount Everest on May 20, clarified that he is not bothered about who is the first Bhutanese to summit Mount Everest.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-28
    1035
  • An easy fix for a serious issue

    An easy fix for a serious issue

    Three years ago, Phurpa Lhamo, a farmer from Lephu village in Yangnyer, Trashigang, had to fetch water in buckets to irrigate her fields. On most days, she had to wake up early in the morning for the gruelling task.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-27
    930
  • Hotter and wetter monsoon this year: NCHM

    Hotter and wetter monsoon this year: NCHM

    The coming monsoon, between June and September, might be a difficult monsoon, according to experts from the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), with the centre’s outlook predicting slightly above norma…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-24
    1120
  • Single SDF counter at Phuentsholing causes long tourist queues

    Single SDF counter at Phuentsholing causes long tourist queues

    With the surge of Indian tourists and only one counter for Sustainable Development Fees (SDF) at the Pedestrian Terminal in Phuentsholing, tourists experience significant inconvenience.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-24
    962
  • A project to ease drinking water shortage of Barp and Toeb gewogs

    A project to ease drinking water shortage of Barp and Toeb gewogs

    The construction of a water supply system for Barp and Tobesia gewogs is expected to solve the drinking water shortage of more than 700 households or about over 10,000 individuals in the two gewogs.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-21
    1089
  • Revamping scouting for holistic student development

    Revamping scouting for holistic student development

    For the holistic development of scout members, the Zhemgang Dzongkhag Administration initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the scouting programme, which has been dormant since the onset of the pandemic.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-21
    795
  • Attractive and right investment for 100% equity in agriculture: Finance Secretary

    Attractive and right investment for 100% equity in agriculture: Finance Secretary

    Credit risk management, high cost of fund for financial institutions, and access to public sector climate fund for agriculture are some of the key challenges in Bhutan.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-21
    886
  • Bhutan’s inspiring acts of integrity

    Bhutan’s inspiring acts of integrity

    On April 30, at around 5:30pm, Rinchen Namgay, a lecturer at Lekshey Jungney Shedra in Punakha, and Aum Wangmo discovered a black bag near the Bazam containing Rs 110,000. The bag also held three Indian passports and oth…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-20
    987
  • Government launches Nu 15 billion ESP

    Government launches Nu 15 billion ESP

    Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay announced the Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) on May 18 to address the economic challenges faced by the country in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-20
    737
  • Electricity imports surge six-fold during lean season

    Electricity imports surge six-fold during lean season

    Electricity imports during the lean season increased significantly compared to last year, despite the commissioning of the 118MW Nikachhu Hydropower Project at the end of last year.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-19
    821
  • BATIF showcases Bhutan’s entrepreneurial spirit with unique local products

    BATIF showcases Bhutan’s entrepreneurial spirit with unique local products

    About 40 entrepreneurs present at Coronation Park in Thimphu displayed a variety of unique local products at their stalls. The park was filled with the sweet melodies of music and the warm smiles of entrepreneurs from ac…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-19
    770
  • Bhutanese turn to EU as Australia tightens visa rules

    Bhutanese turn to EU as Australia tightens visa rules

    As the greenest pasture for the Bhutanese, Australia, becomes more stringent with its visa rules, they are increasingly eyeing the EU.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-19
    840
  • RNR Strategy 2040 aims to transform agriculture sector

    RNR Strategy 2040 aims to transform agriculture sector

    The RNR Strategy 2040 of Bhutan outlines plans to ensure sustainable social and economic wellbeing for the Bhutanese people through adequate access to food and natural resources by 2040. The report was published recently…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-17
    1060
  • Water crisis grips Khasakha village

    Water crisis grips Khasakha village

    If a persistent water shortage plagues the capital city, can a nearby village be any different? In Bhutan, a water shortage is not confined to sprawling urban settlements.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-17
    1687
  • Agriculture sector to allow 100 percent FDI

    Agriculture sector to allow 100 percent FDI

    The government has declared 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the agriculture sector.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-5-17
    862
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