Bhutan is choosing a unique path for its transport sector. Many neighboring Indian states now use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to lower costs and emissions. However, the government has not actively explored this option. During the 29th Meet-the-Press session, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, recently …
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Concerns are growing over the potential impact of a “Super El Niño” on Bhutan’s energy production. This weather phenomenon typically brings drier conditions and reduced rainfall across the region. Many fear that lower water levels could hinder the country’s hydropower output. However, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) …
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Phuentsholing residents are weighing two distinct futures as the Thrompon election approaches. Candidates Deepen Ghalley and Tashi Wangchuk have released detailed manifestos. Each candidate offers a unique roadmap for Bhutan’s primary economic hub. Voters must now choose between these strategic visions for the commercial town. Deepen Ghalley promises inclusive and …
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As the Thromde elections for the post of Thimphu and Phuentsholing Thrompons close in, there seems to be minimal participation in the common forums hosted in each demkhong of the Thromdes. It is an important election that determines Thromde leadership and management for the next five years, and yet, while …
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Global climate research institutes urge timely informed decision-making, planning and preparedness measures International sources and news outlets confirm that El Niño has officially begun. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, also addressed it by saying that El Niño “is at our doorstep”. According to the National Oceanic and …
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On 13th April, The Bhutanese wrote an article on the crackdown of artificially ripened mangoes in Hyderabad and then immediately reached the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) regarding what safety standards and protocols are being employed by the Authority for checking fruits and vegetables at entry points. The Authority …
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The upcoming Thromde elections on 15th July 2026 will decide the future of Bhutan’s capital. Residents must choose between two distinct visions for the city’s growth. Sonam Choden and Ugyen Dorji are the final two candidates vying for the post of Thimphu Thrompon. The race presents a significant moment for …
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As the election for the new Thrompons and Thromde Tshogde Tshogpas approach, the final candidates for both thromdes have been selected in the Dhamngoi Zomdu process. From Thimphu, Former Thimphu Thrompon Ugyen Dorji from the Jungshina-Kawajangsa Demkhong secured 107 votes from 1,663 eligible voters. Sonam Choden from the Changangkha demkhong …
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Villages in Samtse are slowly declining as there is no effective long-term solution to the elephant problem that has haunted residents for decades. Despite trying a wide range of mitigation measures, none have succeeded in stopping wild elephants from entering fields and threatening livelihoods. A resident of Tashicholing Gewog, Dhanapathi …
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With a looming Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risks that haunts the people living in Thangza and Toenchey villages in Lunana, the need for the planned village relocation is extremely urgent to avert a catastrophic disaster. In the event of the outburst of Thorthomi Lake, people living in Thangza and …
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