Health ministry to acquire new diagnostic equipment and build hospice facility
The health ministry plans to acquire new diagnostic equipment and build a hospice facility for patients requiring long-term palliative care....
Agriculture ministry to initiate insurance scheme for crop and livestock damage compensation starting next year
The Agriculture and Livestock Minister plans to initiate a crop and livestock damage compensation insurance scheme starting next year The...
Dragon fruit gains popularity as mass cultivation expands across districts
Dragon fruit is rapidly gaining popularity in the country, with its cultivation on the rise, as reported by the Integrated...
Laya’s youth uphold tradition by crafting the iconic Zhamu hat
Bhutan's strength lies not in its economy or technology but in its unique culture and traditions. This soft power has...
National Council voices discontent over late and misinterpreted response on Satong and Gungtog resolutions
The National Council today expressed dissatisfaction with the government's handling of several resolutions passed during the summer session, particularly those...
UNDP calls for national plan to boost women’s representation in decision-making positions
A new report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recommends Bhutan develop and implement a comprehensive national plan to...
GST Amendment Bill withdrawn from parliament session
The implementation of the goods and services tax or GST has been further delayed. The National Assembly today withdrew the...
New Bill proposes cattle tax exemption for farmers
Cattle owners in Bhutan may be exempt from paying the cattle tax if the Cattle Tax Exemption Bill of 2024...
First successful amputated limb reattachment at JDWNRH
In a groundbreaking surgery at the national referral hospital, an Indian labourer had his left arm successfully reattached following a...
Service period for lump-sum pension withdrawal set to 23 years
The Cabinet has approved an extension of the required service period for government employees to qualify for lump-sum pension withdrawals,...
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