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Timber shortages, outdated technology and rules hindering wood industry – National Council
Bhutan has about 70 per cent of its land area under forest cover, giving the country enormous potential for a...
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Government proposes to amend reservations on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The government has revised Bhutan’s stance on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, amending three reservations and...
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Women top seven of eleven categories in BCSE
Women continue to secure top positions in Bhutan Civil Service Examination. They excelled in seven out of eleven categories in...
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FASTag access for Bhutanese vehicles nears resolution as India submits SOP draft
The foreign affairs and external trade ministry has received a draft Standard Operating Procedure from the Indian government concerning the...
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KGUMSB takes full ownership of Bhutan’s medical education system after JICA’s five-year support ends
After five years of Japanese technical assistance, the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB), has officially taken...
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NC’s Business Plus Special Committee proposes 14 reforms to strengthen export and trade sectors
Phuntsho Rapten, Chairperson, Special Committee for Business Plus The export, production and manufacturing, and wholesale and retail trade sectors together...
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Parliamentarians question Government on delayed salary promise
Almost two years into their term, the current government is now facing questions about a pay raise. Several Members of...
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Hindu Kush Himalayan region requires USD 12 trillion for climate action, ICIMOD reveals
A new analysis by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) finds that climate finance for the Hindu Kush...
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National Assembly adopts Cooperatives and Farmer Groups Bill of Bhutan 2025, shifts registration to districts
The National Assembly unanimously adopted the Cooperatives and Farmer Groups Bill of Bhutan 2025 today. They decided to allow district...
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NC ratifies BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Agreement, final vote next week
The National Council today ratified the BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Agreement, with the final vote scheduled for next Friday. The agreement,...
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