The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, inaugurated the Jigme Wangchuck Power Training Institute (JWPTI), a government of India assisted project, at Hotel Taj Tashi in Thimphu yesterday. A report from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan, states that JWPTI was proposed for capacity building, and for the …

One of the components of the ‘Three Windows Shop’, an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, is to link the marketing of locally produced vegetables from farms in remote areas to potential markets. The Director, Department of Agriculture and Marketing Cooperatives (DAMC), Dorji Dhradhul, said the ‘Three Windows …

The National Council (NC) is set to review the introduction of five new bills that have been passed in the third session of the second Parliament of National Assembly (NA). There will also be a joint sitting of the two houses on the disputed bills. The 14th session of NC …

India’s largest farmers’ organization, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd., with more than 3.5 mn members, owning the brand Amul launched the dairy cream tea maker, Amulya, measuring 750 gm with a lesser price of Nu 292, especially packaged for the Bhutanese market. Amulya is set to compete with Nestle, …

An agreement to develop a sporting culture in Bhutan has been signed between Drangchu Beverages, Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) and Bhutan Basketball Federation (BBF) on October 20. Drangchu Beverages will provide BBF and BOC with resources and financial support of Nu 595,000 for the National Basketball League and Nu 600,000 …

The bus fare revision, much awaited for by bus operators, is finally here. The government has accepted the fare revision which will come into effect on November 1. The Information and Communications Minister, Lyonpo D N Dhungyel said the revision will not have a   major impact people as it is …

The streets in Bhutan can now be viewed on Google’s ‘Street View Imagery’, a feature on Goggle Maps. The launch of the digital wonder took place on October 23 in Thimphu. The online mapping tool initiative is expected to boost tourism industry and promote marketing of the Bhutanese businesses, among …

The Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay shared his concerns of Bhutan gearing towards electric vehicles as a sustainable means of transport during the 12th Meet-the-Press held yesterday. He said the country should come together to promote the electric vehicles the sake of environment and the nation’s economy as well. “We have …

The present practice of paying Nu.150 per day for the patients’ referral cases to India is not adequate and revision is under way said the Health Minister during the 12th meet the press, yesterday. Health Minister, Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk, said the ministry’s task force has been working for eight months …

Bhutan observes the World Tourism Day (WTD) under the theme “Tourism and Community Development” at Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang today. WTD highlights the role of tourism in creating a more sustainable future for community development that is in line with the global transition to the sustainable development goals as the guiding principle …