In January 2024, Bhutan witnessed a year-on-year increase in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) by 4.32 percent, compared to the same period in the previous year, according to data released by the National Statistics Bureau (NSB). Food prices drive upward trend while certain sectors experience decline. NSB reported that the …

The agricultural sector has faced challenges, leading to a decline in production. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) intends to solve the issues. According to the MoAL Minister, Lyonpo Younten Phuntsho, mechanising farms, preparing for the effects of climate change, cultivating high-value commodities, and vigorously courting overseas consumers are …

Focus on operationalizing the Oncology center The Ministry of Health has announced a series of new priorities and strategies. These initiatives, set to be implemented over the next five years, are poised to address critical challenges and fulfil longstanding pledges made to the people. While addressing the pertinent issue of …

On the first day in the office, the Prime Minister with the Cabinet Ministers issued four Executive Orders and ten directives to different ministries. Among these directives, the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) was tasked with drafting a detailed Action Plan to boost tourist arrivals and submitting a …

In a bid to enhance healthcare services and alleviate congestion during regular hours, the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) resumed its Special Consultation Services (SCS) in October 2023. However, while patients appreciate the extended consultation hours with specialists, there is growing discontent with the token system in place. …

Post-COVID-19 pandemic, commercial spaces and businesses are experiencing a decline in business. They blame the migration of young people, adding to the owner’s stress because loans must be repaid on schedule. Tenants and the former shop owner explain what their preferences are and what’s making them picky. Singye Dorji, an …

In a move that has stirred excitement among the residents of Samtse, the new government has pledged to conduct feasibility studies for the construction of an airport there. Recognizing the critical role airports play in bridging communication gaps across international and national borders, the government aims to overcome the challenges …

In May 2020, amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wobthang Organic Wonders (WOW) project was launched with great ambition in Bhutan. Spearheaded by the former Opposition Leader, Dr Pema Gyamtsho, and a group of retired agricultural officials. However, due to higher transportation costs and their inability to …

In a recent report released by the National Statistics Bureau of Bhutan (NSB), the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2023 highlighted a year-on-year increase in CPI by 4.60 percent. Notably, both food and non-food items experienced price hikes, with food seeing a 5.21 percent increase and non-food witnessing a …

A critical issue continues to cast a shadow over the democratic fabric of the nation – the underrepresentation of women in key political positions. As voices from various regions express their opinions on the matter, it becomes evident that the struggle for gender equality in politics is both a pressing …