About two decade ago, when the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF) first initiated the establishment of Community Forest (CF) at Dozam under Mongar Dzongkhag, people were apprehensive about such new ventures. For them, the forest and other natural resources were …

The three Thrompon candidates in Gelephu are wooing voters by promising major renovation and developmental works in Gelephu. The three aspiring candidates faced the common forum to inform the voters of their intention in contesting for the post of Thrompon, which was followed by their pledges on January 13. They …

The critically endangered bird species, White-Bellied heron, count in Bhutan has dropped down to 27. Last year the count was at 28. The entire world only has around 200 to 250 of these rapidly declining birds left. Despite the numerous initiatives taken by the Royal Society for Protection of Nature …

Some University graduates appearing for the RCSC, on the condition of anonymity, said there is a strong need to revisit the recruitment process currently practiced by Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) as both fresh and in-service graduates have to fight at par for entry in the civil service. In-service candidates …

Forest officials in Sarpang, after being alerted by villagers, rescued a Himalayan bear cub found abandoned in the bushes nearby the villagers’ fields in Pemathang village under Sarpang earlier this week. According to the Chief Forestry Officer in Sarpang, Phub Dendhup, the bear cub was rescued safely using a net …

With roughly 200 White-Bellied Herons (Ardea Insignis) in the world today, herons are among the 50 rarest bird species on earth and Bhutan alone shelters about 28 herons in their prime habitat at Punatsangchu valley in Punakha. The Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) has established two important …

Bulb onion cultivation in the eastern region has proven to be a successful venture as more and more shops are now selling the local variety due to the mass cultivation of bulb onions in the region. The boost in the home production of onion is thanks to the Research and …

Contrary to conventional belief that presence of human settlements, developmental activities and farming within the park areas impedes conservation of flora and fauna, a research conducted by the Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS) has found out that human settlement and farming practices are critical to its preservation. In …

Bhutan is considered as one of the top biodiversity hotspots in the world, a tag  befitting of Bhutan’s large forest coverage, which are both rich and intact. Such a provision provides a safe haven for many floral and faunal species to thrive unperturbed. New and rare species of flora and …

Member of Parliament of Nanong–Shumar constituency, Dechen Zangmo, during the question-hour session of the National Assembly asked the Education Minister on the ministry’s strategies and plans to ensure full employment to the teacher trainees from the two teacher training colleges in Paro and Samtse. She said 562 teacher trainees will …