Bhutan could lose billions in revenue due to the geological blow for ‘setbacks are definite’ The precise time period of the delay and additional costs caused by the sinking of the right slope situated above the Punatsangchu Hydroelectric Project (PHPA) –I dam site will be known after September 19 when …

The study also offers various critical feedback with regard to CSR in the country Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the country is usually linked to philanthropic action which is a misconception, key findings of a general study by the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) explains. The study by …

The Bhutan Narcotics Control Agency in collaboration with the Royal Bhutan Police inaugurated the Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation program for the prison inmates convicted for drug related offences on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Thimphu District Jail. The inauguration was marked by lhab sang tursoel  ceremony of the session room …

Ms Christine A. Jantscher, Regional Coordinator of Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) called on Prime Minister Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang on August 14, 2013. Ms. Jantscher said Austria will provide sustained support in the promoting and developing three priority areas in Bhutan; Energy, Governance and Tourism. Ms Jantscher …

Although Bhutan has achieved 90% coverage on basic health services, the recent report by UNICEF on partnering to ensure equity and happiness for children of Bhutan revealed there is still a need to monitor and improve the quality of services provided by health facilities for young children. A UNICEF supported …

Measures are put in place for the safety of the public Figures compiled by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) show a decline in crime rate in Thimphu this year. However, while the police are making every effort to combat crime, it is uncertain if the crime rate would surpass last …

A 48-year-old suspect involved in robbing a lhakhang in Rubisa gewog, Wangdue Phodrang in 1988, who had escaped from police custody 25 years back, was rearrested on May 10, 2013 at Mongar by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP). The suspect, from Rubisa gewog, had broken into the Tshokhorlo lhakhang and …

When it comes to paints used on local houses and walls, most people consider its colors, quality and durability of the paint, but aren’t concerned about its negative impact on human health. Many paints contain lead which is a neurotoxin; a poison that acts on the nervous system and poses …

The National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon called on the Prime Minister, Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang yesterday. Shivshankar Menon was accompanied by Mrs. Sujatha Singh, the Indian Foreign Secretary, and V.P. Haran, the Indian Ambassador to Bhutan. Lyonchhen and Mr. Menon discussed about GoI’s commitment in rendering financial …

The living standard of the country’s highlanders has improved through Cordyceps business every year, but it comes at a high cost, both social and environmental, a survey conducted by the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment (UWICE) revealed. Despite the stringent monitoring in place with strict rules and regulations, …