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Some 51% of Bhutan’s land is chemical free and settlements are few. The Minister of Agriculture and Forest, Yeshey Dorji, said “the country can obtain food security by organic farming in future as we did in the past through natural farming.” Speaking at the 16th meet-the-press, the minister pointed out …

Setting up an IT park is one of three components of the Bhutan Private Sector Development Project, which was initiated by the Royal Government of Bhutan. Its main objective is to support the private sector-led economic growth that is capable of combating youth unemployment and to help to diversify the …

The increasing incidences of wildlife encroaching into human territories and coming in direct confrontation with humans, even in urban areas, is evidence enough that the line of separation between human settlements and animal habitats are closing in. A general reason for the trend is due to the wildlife habitat fragmentation …

The Agriculture Machinery Centre (AMC), with support from the Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP), has developed an improved method of oil extraction, in order to keep the organic oil production going. The traditional practice was found to be labour intensive and time consuming, discouraging the farmers from the oil extraction …

Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck graced the launching of the Bhutan Democracy Dialogue’s website and logo at the Royal Banquet Hall, Thimphu yesterday. The five registered political parties of Bhutan set up the Bhutan Democracy Dialogue (BDD) with the signing of a Charter for Bhutan Democracy …

The research paper on ‘Engine of FDI in South Asia, Lesson for Bhutan’ by Sanjeev Mehta was presented to participants from different agencies in Thimphu yesterday in a session organized by consultancy and research group QED. The research was focused on what factors leads to FDI investments in particular countries …

Apart from the only two artificial turf football grounds in the capital, most grounds across the country are solid, unstable and rough which is not easy on normal leather footballs. However, in what will address the issue the One World Play project donated 5,200 Chevrolet ultra durable branded balls to …

Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the commemoration of World Autism Awareness Day 2015. Addressing those gathered to commemorate the day, Her Majesty said, “In Bhutan, we continue to work towards ensuring the rights of people living with special needs; to end prejudice, increase self-reliance, recognize unique talents and to continually …

His Majesty The King, accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, paid personal respects to His Excellency Late Lee Kuan Yew at the Parliament House in Singapore on 28th March 2015, where the former Prime Minister of Singapore was in state. Their Majesties had travelled to Singapore to pay respects to …

Sonam Phuntsho, in his 50s, is a nature lover on a mission to plant as many trees as he can. His zeal for nature conservation is undeterred by the scorching sun or beating rains. A glance at his hands tells of the hard work endured in working the land while …