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 …

For grocers and shopkeepers, every plastic bag handed to a customer for “free” is a direct hit to their struggling businesses. While shoppers view these bags as a basic convenience, small-scale vendors in Thimphu are facing rising costs and a lack of effective plastic policy, forcing some to hike product …

The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is proving that the path to wildlife conservation runs through the hearts and economies of local communities. By transforming potential threats like illegal fishing into sustainable ventures such as climate-smart agriculture and professional entrepreneurship, RSPN has turned residents into the primary guardians …

After more than two decades, Bhutan has hit a record-breaking conservation milestone with a population of 31 White-bellied herons. The announcement served as the main highlight of the 2026 International Conference in Thimphu. Bhutan holds the largest and most secure population of White-bellied herons, with a total of 31 individuals …

In the quiet corners of Thimphu’s buildings, humble doma (betel leaf with areca nut and lime paste) shops, also known as “pan” shops, are facing a harsh reality. For owners like Karma, soaring rents and the introduction of GST are turning small-scale entrepreneurship into a daily struggle, forcing some to …

The luxury of owning gold is becoming increasingly out of reach for the average Bhutanese citizen as prices soar, and jewelry stores worry that the introduction of GST could further cripple the market. Jewelry stores in Thimphu face a dilemma, especially as gold prices have surged significantly this year. On …