Egg prices have shot up as high as Nu. 600, raising widespread public concern. Some have even gone as far as asking whether vendors are now selling “eggs of gold” for that price. However, the underlying reasons are more nuanced, driven by a series of factors determining the jump in …

The Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) eyes introducing a consolidated smart card to replace the traditional Registration Certificate (RC), commonly known as the blue book. For now the traditional blue book has been replaced with an effective single-page RC which works fine. It is not conclusive as of yet …

The Bhutan Taxi Association (BTA) has announced a 50 percent fare discount for people travelling to Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) to attend the construction of the 108 Jangchub Chortens on 1 November. Tshering Penjor, Executive Director of the BTA, said the initiative aims to encourage people to use taxis instead …

As the historic day of Project 108 approaches, there are still questions from the public regarding event details and seating arrangements for the attendees. Here is an aerial view of the venue of the historic raising of the 108 Jangchub Chortens in Gelephu (see image on page 4). There are …

Residents and shoppers have been in for a shock while grocery shopping, as a tray of eggs in Thimphu now costs between Nu 560 and Nu 600. This comes as a surprise, with prices soaring beyond the COVID-19 pandemic peak of Nu 440 per tray. Vendors at the Centennial Farmers …

Bhutan is taking concrete steps to ensure that persons with disabilities are protected and supported during climate-related emergencies. These emergencies include floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, disability considerations are increasingly being incorporated into disaster risk assessments. These needs are also being …

As a historic day for Bhutan approaches, residents, local business owners, and authorities in Gelephu are preparing for the monumental erection of 108 15-metre Jangchub Chortens, a sacred initiative set to be completed in a single day. Local enthusiasm is palpable across the town. Dorji, a resident preparing for the …

Plans to reduce mobile data tariffs are expected to progress soon, as the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) prepares to submit its final recommendations to the Cabinet. During the 32nd Meet-the-Press session, Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji said that, in line with the Government’s directive to pursue mobile internet cost …

The Royal Government has directed the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) to review and reassess the underlying cost structures and assumptions behind proposed domestic electricity tariff revisions before any final rate adjustments are approved. The decision follows growing concerns regarding the potential economic impact of tariff hikes on domestic consumers, local …

For generations, high-altitude and rural households across Bhutan have relied on traditional biomass, firewood burned in bukharis (wood-burning stoves) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to get through biting winters and daily meal preparations. While essential for survival, this reliance carries a heavy toll: indoor air pollution, mounting pressure on forest …