Tsirang District Court sentences man to one year in prison for burglary
The Tsirang District Court has sentenced a 23-year-old man from Tsirang to one year in prison for burglary. The judgment...
Fuel imports continue to rise
In 2023, Bhutan imported 210 million litres or 1.3 million barrels of petrol and diesel. This is according to the...
Darla farmers expand dairy business with new sales outlet and processing unit
In Chhukha’s Darla Gewog, a group of farmers are expanding their dairy business. The Darla Gonor Thoenked Gongphel Detshen celebrates...
Landslide-prone stretch in Kangpara continues to pose risks to travellers
A landslide prone stretch along the Kangpara Gewog Centre road in Trashigang continues to pose risks to travellers. Yet, many...
Shorter MDR-TB treatment proving effective
With the rise in Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis or MDR-TB cases, the health ministry has been implementing the latest interventions. A shorter...
STEM Camp, inspiring young minds
Students from various districts have gathered at Royal Thimphu College for the 7th STEM Camp. With a growing interest in...
Bhutan’s known coal reserves exhausted – Environmental Accounts Statistics 2024 report
Bhutan has exhausted its known coal reserves, according to the Environmental Accounts Statistics 2024 report. Coal extraction peaked at 190,000...
Country’s electricity sector expected to grow by 19.8% this year
The country’s electricity sector is expected to grow by 19.8% this year, driven by the Punatsangchhu-II Hydropower Project. The construction...
Slight decline in open defecation status
Bhutan was declared as an Open Defecation-Free country in 2022, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards improved sanitation...
Turning compassion into action, Sakteng Nyingje Jam Chong Tshogpa
In the highland communities such as Merak and Sakteng in Trashigang, where livelihoods rely heavily on livestock, the Sakteng Nyingje...
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