Bhutan Telecom (BT) and TashiCell have installed and upgraded network infrastructure and bandwidth across Gelephu to mitigate anticipated network congestion during the upcoming 108 Chortens event. With over 100,000 attendees expected, both service providers are collaborating to expand overall network capacity. TashiCell aims to cater to around 40 percent of …
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Kuenphen Bridge, popularly known as the Suspension Bridge in Dzomi Gewog under Punakha, is increasingly drawing large numbers of tourists, with the bridge often becoming crowded as visitors gather to cross and experience the popular attraction. The growing tourist presence has brought benefits to the local community, with visitors contributing …
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Hishey Tshering once hoped football would keep his children away from drugs and alcohol. He did not expect it to become their passion, or that keeping a football club alive would one day force him to sell his property to pay players. As President of Thimphu City Football Club, he …
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Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the consecration of the PEMA Centre, the country’s apex mental health hospital on 10 October 2026: The Centre brings together outpatient, inpatient and day-care services under one roof, along with child protection services, and will serve as the national hub guiding and strengthening mental health …
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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 …
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The lack of a formal scrap export arrangement is leading to the imposition of Gunda Tax, extortion and the seizure of Bhutanese trucks in Jaigaon, threatening livelihoods in Bhutan in the process. It may also contribute to the exhaustion of the country’s landfills. This is in contrast to the period …
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Reverse Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been introduced to allow Bhutanese travelers in India to make payments to Indian merchants using their mobile banking applications. However, practical challenges at the merchant level continue to affect the usability of the system. A recent attempt to use Reverse UPI in Jaigaon showed …
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A year ago, Pelsung was an idea. Today, 981 young Bhutanese have passed through its first three cohorts, 44 alumni are in recorded employment, 15 Pelsups have been selected to develop potential ventures, and the program is preparing to change the way it develops talent for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). …
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Bhutan continues to face shortages of doctors and nurses against the staffing requirements approved by the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) for the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP), with a gap of 366 nurses, 120 general doctors and 139 specialists. According to the approved staffing requirements, the country needs 376 specialists, …
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Patients seeking specialized dental treatment at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) face waiting times of up to three to four years for new orthodontic cases, as demand for specialized dental care continues to exceed the available specialist workforce. The Ministry of Health (MoH) acknowledges that waiting times …
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