Prime Minster Tshering Tobgay revealed that it has cost the government 538 million just in arresting individuals and further sending them to prisons and deaddiction centers in 2023. The PM shared that as the chairperson of the National Drug Task Force, they are working to build an inclusive environment in …
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In a move aimed at fostering bilateral cooperation in energy efficiency, Bhutan and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 22, 2024, to collaborate on various initiatives geared towards enhancing energy conservation measures. The MoU, signed between the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under India’s Ministry of Power and …
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Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji shared industrial plans and developments for Samtse. The Dhamdum Industrial Park covers a large area of 349 acres and was initiated in the fiscal year 2015-16, with meticulous planning encapsulated in its three distinct pockets – A, B, and C. …
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The 150-bedded hospital, Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital (GJPMCH), which was constructed in two phases, with the support of the Government of India was inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay during the Indian Prime Minister Modi’s two-day official visit …
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Bhutan Development Bank (BDB) launched a collateral-free community development loan worth Nu 1 billion as part of its micro-lending program which received over 30 inquiries with 12 applications submitted. As of 9 March 2024, only three loans have been approved. Although the loan was introduced in November 2023, its actual …
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From January to mid-March 2024, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) registered 352 cases related to drug abuse and arrested 628 individuals. From the 628 arrests, 533 individuals have been sent for deaddiction treatment and 92 individuals are under police custody, charged for illegal trafficking. As usual, Thimphu is leading with …
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Research studies have shown that having a break, such as day off on Saturday, can have a positive effect on students’ learning outcomes and overall well-being. A report conducted by The Hindu Newspaper found out that students who had enough rest were more likely to retain information, stay focused during …
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The Division of Telecom and Space (DoTS) under the GovTech Agency has conducted two satellite projects. The first project led to the launch of the country’s first satellite called BHUTAN-1 on the 29 June 2018 through the Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket. The second project was a collaboration between Bhutan …
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Due to the Human-wildlife conflict threatening both livelihoods and biodiversity in Bhutan, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) followed by Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has unveiled strategies as part of its 13th Five-Year Plan to tackle the issue. With nearly 60 percent of the population directly …
Read More »In January 2024, Bhutan witnessed a year-on-year increase in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) by 4.32 percent, compared to the same period in the previous year, according to data released by the National Statistics Bureau (NSB). Food prices drive upward trend while certain sectors experience decline. NSB reported that the …
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