Bhutan competed at the Paris Paralympics Games with Ms. Kinley Dem representing the nation in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle competition. HRH Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck, along with the Bhutanese delegation, were present to cheer Kinley on, demonstrating the nations support for its para-athletes as they strive for excellence. The …
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On 29 January 2024, the Prime Minister issued a directive to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) to review the Foreign Direct Investment Policy and submit recommendations to the Government by March 1, 2024. An official said, “Until now the FDI policy has undergone very incremental changes and …
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In late January,2024 the Department of Tourism announced that to promote MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition) tourism in Bhutan, there will be SDF waiver to MICE participants for 4 nights not including the travel dates to the venues, including the arrival and departure dates. However, it was never implemented …
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Bhutan National Bank (BNB) has been awarded the title of ‘Best Bank in Bhutan’ for the second year in a row at the ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards. The event, hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, took place on August 23, 2024, in New Delhi, India. The …
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On 29th January 2024, the Prime Minister issued two directives to the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) on tourism which had to do with increasing tourist arrivals and promotion of tourism in border towns in the south. After that committees were formed and a series of meetings were …
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His Majesty The King visited the Khotokha Gyalsung Academy in Wangdue Phodrang on 25 August 2024. Khotokha is one of 4 Gyalsung Academies across Bhutan. With the Gyalsung – National Service set to begin next month, His Majesty visited the Academy site to oversee preparations for the first cohort of …
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While it is established that the much delayed 1,200 MW Punatsangchu I project will have a dam, the final discussions between the Bhutanese and Indian Technical Coordination Committee members is on when to carry out the rectification measures on the right bank. While the Indian side had favored doing rectification …
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His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen held an audience with Their Majesties King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso in Tashichodzong on 21 August 2024. The King and Queen of Lesotho were accompanied by their daughters, Their Royal Highnesses Princess Maseeiso Mohato Seeiso and Princess Senate …
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His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and Members of the Royal Family graced the inauguration of Changyul Park in Changzamtog, Thimphu on the morning of August 23, 2024. The inauguration marks a pivotal development in the city’s urban planning and community spaces. The Prime Minister and …
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Data from the 5th National Health Survey sourced from a survey on individuals aged 15–69, found that a significant portion of the population is grappling with mental health challenges. About 12.1 percent of respondents reported experiencing mild depression, while 0.8 percent exhibited symptoms of moderate to severe depression. 7.5 percent …
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