MoH and ECCD centres work to reduce lead risk in toys and household items
Toys and household items are exposing children in Bhutan to dangerous levels of lead. According to last year’s National Blood...
“Milk is our main income”: Gomdar milk group relies on solar to keep milk fresh, Samdrup Jongkhar
A milk group at Gomdar Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar is proving that solar power is not only eco-friendly but also...
Bhutan records increase in TB, HIV, and malaria cases in 2024
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Residents ask for more health workers at Pema Gatshel’s Nanong primary health centre
A growing staff shortage at Nanong Primary Health Centre has raised concern among the local community, as health workers continue...
BDBL to shut Bartsham field office, residents fear losing access to banking services
People of Bartsham Gewog in Trashigang are concerned as the Bhutan Development Bank’s field office in the gewog is set...
Paro’s Changsima village builds solar irrigation system to tackle water shortage
Inspired by the success of Shaba’s solar lift irrigation system, Hungrel Gewog’s Changsima Village in Paro is now constructing its...
Bhutan’s first crawfish farm in Phuentshogling promises boost to aquaculture
A new venture is bubbling beneath the surface. Welcome to the country’s first crawfish farm, promising a fresh twist to...
Farmer registration begins through digital system; service delivery, resource allocation set to improve
All farmers in the country will be registered under the Farmer Registration System within the next two months. It is...
Bhutan rises to 84th in Henley Passport Index in 2025
Bhutan has climbed to 84th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, up from 87th last year. This means Bhutanese...
New irrigation brings relief as Pemathang farmers cultivate paddy despite limited rainfall, Samdrup Jongkhar
Despite limited rainfall, farmers of four chiwogs in Pemathang are successfully cultivating their paddy fields. This is made possible by...
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