The Ministry of Information, Communication and Employment (MoICE) has provided an update on the government’s pledge to support one youth from each household that has not previously benefited from study or work abroad. As of 28th February 2026, the ministry said that 559 students have already enrolled in 47 colleges …
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In order to advance Bhutan’s carbon market agenda, the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC), Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) revealed that currently the nation has finalized four project proposals in collaboration with Singapore. According to the United Nations Framwork Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Article 6 …
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Owing to concerns over air quality and air pollution in the capital city, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) provided a thorough and a clearer overview on the air quality status. The air quality is characterized by an increasing level of Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentrations in …
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Gold and silver prices have experienced a significant rise and fall during January and February months. Jewellers in Thimphu say that while there are relatively fewer customers, there are no sharp trends of buying and selling of gold and silver amid surging prices. According to APMEX (a leading ecom platform …
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In a move to transition bilateral relations, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Bhutan, Ina H Krisnamurthi, is calling for deeper collaboration through digital banking technology, educational scholarships, and increased participation in the Trade Expo Indonesia. Ambassador Krisnamurthi said that she visited Bhutan three times and saw immense …
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A mysterious ‘Sonam Dema’ and ‘Tsering Dolma’ appear repeatedly in the recent Epstein files. These names appear numerous times in the email exchanges between them and their employers. The US Department of Justice released the last largest collection of the files on 30th January 2026, saying it included some 3 …
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The ESP Steering Committee has revealed that the Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) approved over 1,865 applications specifically for farmers and livestock owners. Despite high demand leading to an additional Nu 242.88 million (mn) in funding, the Committee maintains strict screening against Non-Performing Loans (NPL). Out of the 3,969 applications …
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Panbang Dungkhag, Zhemgang is gearing up to host the second Manas Winter Festival on 23rd and 24th February. It is an event designed to promote and bridge age-old Khengpa heritage with Bhutan’s growing eco-tourism sector. Panbang Drungpa, Sherab Zangpo, said that the event was organized in line with the Royal …
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With 930.9 metric tonnes of potatoes currently remaining in Phobjikha and Gangtey, the government has announced a distribution plan targeting schools and Gyalsung Academies. To address broader market gluts, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) is also exploring options for the export of high-quality seed potatoes to Bangladesh under …
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The new Annual Tourism snapshot 2025 Tashel Melong released on 23rd January 2025 reveals insightful data on tourist arrivals and annual generated revenue. In 2025, the sector generated a direct revenue of USD 43.31 million, an increase of 49.1% over 2024 with USD 29.35 million. The revenue was only from …
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