While international regulators move toward a “zero-added sugar” standard for infants, Bhutanese grocery shelves remain stocked with products containing as much as 35 grams (g) of sugar per 100g. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is moving toward a “zero-added sugar” standard for baby foods targeted at …

As the mango season begins to flood regional markets, a massive crackdown on artificially ripened fruit in India has sparked new concerns over the safety of Bhutan’s imported produce. A recent news from NDTV showed a huge crackdown of 200 kg of artificially ripened mangoes in Hyderabad, India. According to …

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has achieved nearly 80 percent of its 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP) output goals, recording a primary sector contribution of Nu 39.6 billion (bn) as of 2025. The Mid-term review (MTR) for central agencies of the 13th FYP was conducted today at the PEMA …

Her Royal Highness (HRH) Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck, President of the Bhutan Paralympic Committee, graced the 7th Paralympic Festival 2026 at Gesarling Central School in Dagana on 15th  April. The para sports in Bhutan recognizes the achievements of athletes who continue to push the boundaries of human potential. The festival, …

In a vibrant celebration of the enduring partnership between Bhutan and India, Project Dantak of the Border Roads Organization hosted the Indo-Bhutan Friendship Quiz 2026 in the capital. The event, held as a prelude to Project Dantak’s 66th  Raising Day on 24th April, brought together the bright young minds of …

The city’s parking landscape is currently a duopoly, split between M/s Charo Parking and M/s KCR Pvt. Ltd. Together, they manage thousands of slots across the capital, from the bustling Kaja Throm Market to the huge, yet empty Multi-Level Car Parks (MLCPs). Estimated earnings show that Thimphu Thromde earned a …

India is facing a major petrochemical shortage following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, with industries dependent on oil and gas feeling the impact. The hardest hit are petrochemical sectors, particularly downstream industries such as plastics and agrochemicals. According to The Economic Times, major petrochemical companies and producers, …

In a classroom where some students followed lessons with ease while others quietly fell behind, 24-year-old former art teacher Chador Wangchuk noticed a simple but persistent gap: not every child learns the same way. He said, “I have been an art teacher for over a year, and what I noticed …

Despite a Nu 800 million (mn) allocation and a 50 percent government subsidy, the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme (NCLIS) has seen a very low initial uptake, with only six enrollments reported so far. Launched on 11th November 2025, the scheme aims to transition from ad hoc compensation to …

As the monsoon season approaches, fruit and vegetable wholesalers in Thimphu are preparing for a challenging period, citing losses from imported produce spoiling due to rising temperatures and the added burden of the GST regime. Kumar, owner of Kumar Vegetable & Fruits Wholesales, said, “The upcoming monsoon season is a …