On 7th November, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) inaugurated the Farm Machinery Corporation Limited (FMCL) Aggregation Program in Zomlimthang, Guma Gewog, Punakha. The initiative, part of the Price Guarantee Scheme (PGS) funded by the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), is set to update the collection, processing, and marketing of …
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Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the consecration ceremony of the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center on 30 October 2024. Their Majesties the Gyalyums, Members of the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, senior officials, and dignitaries attended the ceremony, which was presided over by the Venerable Dorji Lopen. The decade-long …
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Potato farmers across the country are benefiting from a significant price surge this season. Potatoes, a staple crop grown predominantly in the dzongkhags of Paro, Trashigang, Wangdue, Bumthang, Chhukha, and Mongar, have become a profitable commodity this year, largely driven by supply limitations and market dynamics in both Bhutan and …
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Elephants in Bhutan are not only a symbol of strength and wisdom, but also revered as integral part of the country’s biodiversity. However, with rising human-wildlife conflict, particularly in the southern plains, the relationship between humans and these giants is increasingly fraught with tension. As the country continues to develop, …
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In a move to tackle challenges related to electric vehicle (EV) maintenance and related issues Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Chandra Bdr Gurung, shared that the ministry is focusing on strengthening the supply chain and Point-of-Sale (POS) infrastructure. Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung said that this involves a comprehensive review of …
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Earlier in June 2024 in response to a question by this paper, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, D.N Dhungyel, announced that in February 2024, the Government of India had issued a circular regarding the amendment in their Know Your Customer (KYC) instructions for the issuance of SIM …
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Doctor Dechen Wangmo, at just 27 years of age, has achieved what many can only dream of: a medical degree with an extraordinary distinction of nine gold medals from the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Sri Lanka. Her journey from a humble beginning to becoming a celebrated …
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By Chablop Passu The world has made remarkable strides in the last few decades, advancing more in the last fifty years than it did in the previous fifty thousand. But this progress has come at a significant cost. We have traded much for it: wars, environmental destruction, cultural erosion, and …
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In response to a question during the monthly meet-the-press the Prime Minister (PM) clarified on the government’s plan to allocate Nu 1 billion to support one child from each eligible family to study abroad. The eligibility criteria were designed to benefit economically disadvantaged families, those who have not sent any family …
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Amid growing concerns over the limited number of tokens in hospitals and clinics, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has identified several key reasons for the token limitation, alongside the measures being taken to address the issue. According to MoH, one of the primary reasons for token limitation is the number …
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