New fence protects Shongphu farmland, but neighbouring farmers fear rising wildlife damage
A chain-link fence covering more than 400 acres of farmland has come as a huge relief for farmers of Shongphu...
10% FD interest withholding to continue, refund process to be reviewed
The Finance Ministry says it will look at ways to make the refund of tax withheld from fixed-deposit interest easier...
Gelephu-Taraythang Highway moves closer to construction
The Gelephu-Tareythang road is moving closer to construction. A new alignment has shortened the planned route to 12.6 kilometres, while...
Students unable to afford tuition to receive stronger support in schools
As private tuition becomes increasingly common in urban areas, concerns are growing that the cost of additional academic support could...
Punakha conducts GLOF evacuation drill amid continued flood risk
The 1994 glacial lake outburst flood in Punakha claimed several lives and damaged property, including the Punakha Dzong when it...
Hydropower projects designed to withstand GLOF risks, says MoENR Minister
Photo: PHPA II Project Authority Being built along river basins, Bhutan’s hydropower projects are vulnerable to flash floods and Glacial...
Students use citizen journalism to speak up about bullying
For many students, bullying is something they see, experience or hear about, but rarely talk about openly. Now, students trained...
Young and working-age adults among those most affected by suicide
Suicide is preventable, yet people continue to lose their lives to suicide in Bhutan. According to The PEMA, many of...
Eight years on, Bhutan’s first conjoined twins are growing into their own
In 2018, the story of Bhutan’s first conjoined twins captured national attention after they were successfully separated in Melbourne, Australia....
Smaller glacial lake triggered August Paro flood, NCHM calls for stronger early warning
The flood in Paro in August was initially thought to have been caused by a breach of Jechu Drake Lake....
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