Firewood consumption declines in Merak, Trashigang after electrification
For generations, the people of Merak in Trashigang have relied heavily on firewood for cooking and keeping warm during the...
Betel nut exports halt again as clearance certificate from India expires, Samtse
In what seems like a repeat of past challenges, the export of betel nut via Samtse has come to an...
Three-star hotels struggle to recover, seek loan deferral and ESP loans
The loan deferment period for hotels is set to end in June. According to the Hotel and Restaurant Association, nearly...
Lingzhi Gewog struggles with waste management issues
Lingzhi Gewog in Thimphu is struggling with increasing waste. Without a proper disposal facility, residents and local leaders said they...
Department of Geology and Mines proposes lowering royalties for value-added minerals to encourage local processing
The Department of Geology and Mines is proposing lower royalties on processed mineral exports. The move aims to boost value...
GovTech Agency creates awareness on Bhutan NDI app
The Bhutan National Digital Identity, or the Bhutan NDI app, was launched in October 2023. However, even today, many people...
Cherungri stretch along Khothakpa-Tshelingor highway awaits blacktopping
The widening and blacktopping of the Khothakpa-Tshelingor highway were completed in 2023 in Pema Gatshel. However, a stretch of about...
People call for shift in unlimited late-night data plan timing, health experts warn of long-term implications
While unlimited late-night data plans offered by the two telecommunications company in the country have been there for some time,...
RCSC extends GSP and ESP contract periods to up to five years
The Royal Civil Service Commission has extended the contract period of General Service Personnel (GSP) and Elementary Service Personnel (ESP)...
Transforming pineapple leaves into textile fibre – Durungri village, Pema Gatshel
The cultivation of pineapples is steadily rising each year in Pema Gatshel. Traditionally, farmers have focused solely on selling the...
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