Despite a significant deficit outlined in the Bhutan Development Bank Limited’s (BDBL) 2022 budget report, the bank posted a net loss of Nu 192.435 million (mn), nonetheless, BDBL CEO Tshering Om appears optimistic about the bank’s bounce back in 2023. To maintain the financial stability, the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) …
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This year the Narcotic Drug Division of Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) in Thimphu made the biggest seizure of drugs so far, with 39,011 of SP+ (Tramadol) capsules seized. Also till August 2,200 individuals have been caught with drugs. On 30 August 2023, the RBP arrested two men and a woman …
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20-year-old Gyem Lham is semi-blind and has Cerebral Palsy. She was unable to continue her schooling after the third grade in Dagana, as it was challenging for her to manage on her own in the school hostel. Gyem Lham had no option but to return to her village. But her …
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In recent times, there has been a disturbing trend of sharing content on social media that infringes upon the privacy, dignity, and rights of children and vulnerable individuals. On 23 August, the Women and Children Division, Secretariat to the National Commission for Women and Children, in collaboration with the Department …
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In an era marked by rapid globalization and economic evolution, one factor remains consistent: Cottage and Small Industries (CSI) represent a staggering 95 percent of the Bhutan’s industrial output. The Department of Cottage & Small Industry (DCSI) was established under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) in July 2010. One …
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As herds of wild elephants and lone elephants continue to raid villages, leaving a path of destruction in their wake, Bhutan has been dealing with an unparalleled issue. Concerns regarding the safety of both locals and these majestic animals have arisen as a result of the rising human-wildlife conflict. According …
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The news of the closure of a major entertainment club, Thimphu Club, in the capital comes as a surprise to many of its customers, and also leaves 20 employees of the club, mostly women in their 20s, out of a job. 18 of them worked as permanent staff with their …
Read More »A rapid rise in conjunctivitis cases has sparked concerns in Gelephu, as the public battles to contain the rapid spread of the infection. The Gelephu Central Regional Referral Hospital (CRRH) reported an overwhelming 1,434 registered cases of conjunctivitis within just 9 days from 7 to 16 August. Health professionals are …
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In a time when the travel industry should be gearing up for a comeback, tour operators across the nation find themselves mired in uncertainty and doubt. As the anticipated travel season approaches, a widespread feeling of negativity is present throughout the industry, with challenges ranging from the border tour operators …
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The enduring and deeply rooted friendship between Bhutan and India took center stage at the Bhutan Echoes: Drukyul’s Literature Festival held on 15 August. A panel discussion featuring Ambassador Major General Vetsop Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan to India, shed light on the nuances and significance of the Bhutan-India relationship, echoing …
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