Following the finding of high pesticide content in imported vegetables, like beans, cauliflowers and chilies, the Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) also conducted similar laboratory tests on vegetables grown and sold in Bhutan. Regular surveillance of pesticides content on imported fruits and vegetables are still being done through …

Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) have tested the pesticide residue level in chillies sold in the farmers’ market.  Poblano chillies imported from India, which look closest to the Bhutanese chillies, tested above the maximum residue limits (MRLs) permissible for human consumption. This type of chilli has also been …

With generous funds granted under the auspices of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand, six central schools in the country are actively involved in the school agriculture program (SAP). Wanakha Central School in Paro, Wangbama Central School in Thimphu, Samtengang Central School in Wangduephodarng, Yurung Central School …

With the 2018 elections just two years away, the political math has already started with Bhutan’s third largest party, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) giving an open invitation to the Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party (BKP) and the Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) to come together as one party. The General Secretary of DNT, …

Being the busiest motor highway in Bhutan, the Thimphu- Phuntsholing highway sees an increasing number of wildlife being fatally run over by vehicles. The road kill happens because of increasing number of vehicles plying along the road that passes through the wilderness that constitutes habitats of different species of wildlife. …

37-year-old Karma Cheki from Gangzur Gewog in Lhuntse is vying for the post of Gup in the upcoming Local Government election. She is the lone woman candidate competing for the post against five male candidates. The incumbent Gup Karma has decided not to re-contest. Karma Cheki said she was encouraged …

The recent field test on a few vegetables by the Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) has confirmed high pesticides and chemical level contained in vegetables, like beans and cauliflower whose import has been stopped. While importa Chillies also had high pesticide levels their import has not yet been …

Women are not overly zealous in becoming elected leaders, as the few that contest do not get elected while others are currently more comfortable in staying away. However, there are a few women breaking old stereotypes in the political world. One such woman is Namgay Pelden. She contested for the …

The recent ban on women wearing patterned rachu (scarf for women) other than only Ada Rachu by the culture officers of the Home Ministry has not only drawn criticism, but has also affected the businesses of those who depend on weaving and selling rachus as their livelihood. Hundreds of textile …

Against the backdrop of a major earthquake expected in the region, the Department of Forests and Park Services is trying to popularize houses built with bamboo, which is supposedly a safe and resilient structure. In addition, a bamboo house is considered to be a cheap alternative to the conventional house …