Residents of Shingkhar Gewog in Upper Kheng, under Zhemgang District, find themselves in a relentless battle against tiger attacks, with Wamling, Thrisa, and Shingkhar Chiwogs bearing the brunt of the menace. For nearly two years, the villages have been grappling with frequent tiger incursions, resulting in substantial losses of livestock. …

In an initiative aimed at supporting the survivors of domestic violence and gender-based violence, One Click Services has come up with an inspiring program. Zigyel Tshering, the operational head of One Click Services shared, “We have been robust with the marketing efforts involving meetings with institutions that require extensive cleaning …

The 3rd Made-in-Bhutan Exhibition and Watermelon Festival 2024, organized by the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) and the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship (DoEE), is themed “Fostering Entrepreneurship for Economic Self-reliance.” Approximately 34 varieties of products, mostly from the Cottage and Small Industries (CSIs), are participating in the …

Financial Institutions Association of Bhutan (FIAB) has announced an extension of the deferment facility for borrowers, offering much-needed relief amidst ongoing challenges in all the Financial Institutions (FIs). The deferment period is extending up to one year. The borrowers who have previously availed themselves of the deferment option are eligible …

The Changchey Industrial Park in Tsirang was planned under the  pilot “CSI Industrial Park” of the Startup and CSI Development program in 2020 and was scheduled to completed by July 2021. The project is worth approximately Nu 52 million. It was aimed to leverage Tsirang’s rich agricultural produce to boost …

During the launch of Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay announced that the moratorium on housing and construction loans will be lifted by 1 July 2024 and the moratorium on import of vehicles by 18 August 2024.  PM advised, “We ask the …

Over the course of slightly over a week, over 20 applications have been filed for the reimbursement of overpaid property taxes, primarily stemming from outdated Proportionate Land Rights (PLR) records. The joint owners were responsible for updating their own PLR and subsequently paying their respective shares of the property tax. …

Golden Mahseer (Tor putitora), is popularly known as ‘the tiger of the river’ for being a top predator in the freshwater ecosystem with a reputation as the world’s hardest fighting sport fish. Today, the majestic species is facing extinction threats amid rising illegal fishing activities and habitat destruction. There is …

In an effort to foster closer ties and facilitate smoother transactions between Bhutan and India, the Indian side has unveiled plans to enhance inter-operability and streamline business processes. During a recent discussion with the Joint Secretary North of the Government of India, Anurag Srivastava, the importance of simplifying cross-border transactions …

As the world’s largest democracy, India’s electoral process stands as a testament to the vibrancy of democratic principles. With the celebration of the right to vote and the selection of representatives from diverse constituencies, the Indian election is not merely a civic duty but a festival of democracy itself. Established …