Government plans to expand orange export markets, eyeing Thailand
The country’s orange exporters are seeking to diversify their markets beyond Bangladesh and India, seeking better prices for their produce....
MoIT to set up Mobile Monitoring Unit to ensure quality construction
To address the public construction quality issues, the Infrastructure and Transport Ministry plans to set up a separate mobile monitoring...
Citrus fruit drop threatens orange yield, farmers unite to combat infestation
Orange, a cash crop in Maenchhuna village in Dagana’s Drujeygang Gewog, have been hit hard by the Chinese citrus fly,...
Sakteng Health Centre struggles with poor infrastructure and staff shortages
Sakteng Public Health Centre in Trashigang is in poor condition, putting patient safety at risk. Residents are urging authorities to...
Government allocates Nu 10bn for digital economy support in 13th FYP, excludes IT from ESP
Despite Bhutan’s goal of boosting the digital economy to contribute USD 300M to GDP by 2029, the IT sector remains...
Cardiovascular disease risk rises by 2% in Bhutan over last five years
There has been an increase in cardiovascular disease risk by over two per cent in the last five years. This...
Orange yield in Samdrup Jongkhar continues to thrive, exports increase
The orange business not only supports the livelihoods of many families in Samdrup Jongkhar but also strengthens the economy. Last...
Value addition and food product development training to encourage large-scale quinoa cultivation
Quinoa farmers can now look forward to a better market for the product. Locally known as Ashi Heychum, the crop’s...
Public debt at Nu 290bn as of September 2024
The country's public debt rose by over Nu 5bn in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter....
Funds misappropriation case against Zambala Farmers Group’s former employees in Nganglam Court
A case of misappropriation of funds involving the Zambala Farmers Group, a Milk Processing Unit in Pema Gatshel is now...
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