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The government will promote spring paddy since it means rice can cultivated thrice in 15 months, the agriculture minister, Yeshey Dorji, said last week at the monthly meet the press session in the capital. “This is possible in southern parts of Bhutan and we are hoping for 85 to 90 …
Read More »Vendors plead for power supply in Gelephu
The vendors at the Gelephu vegetable shed have been requesting for power supply at the vegetable shed for a very long time but to no avail. The vendors said that in the absence of power supply at the vegetable market, it becomes very inconvenient for them to do business at …
Read More »Shorter treatment for Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
While Tuberculosis (TB) cases in Bhutan has been dropping every year Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is on rise, which, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), is an emerging public health problem globally. As per the health report, MDR-TB cases in the country increased to 55 in 2016 from just …
Read More »Agricultural growth booms in 2015 and 2016 after a long sluggish period
Agricultural growth picked up starting 2015 after a long period of sluggish growth in the sector. The two consecutive higher growths of 2015 and 2016 as compared to past years are attributed to the increased production Potato, Chilli and Paddy. The sector recorded a value addition of Nu 14.794 bn …
Read More »National Savings goes up by Nu 19.2 bn
Bhutan’s gross savings in 2016 was Nu 47.1 billion, an increase of Nu 19.2 billion from the previous year according to data maintained by the national statistics bureau. Of the total, private savings (Households, Private and Public Corporations) constituted Nu.43.02 billion and government saving constituted Nu. 4.1billion. The drop in …
Read More »State Mining Corporation Limited faces MDP problems but will make a profit this year
Initially the State Mining Corporation Limited (SMCL) anticipated that with the launch of the Mineral Development Policy (MDP) 2017, it will provide a clearer view on the strategic planning and execution to lead mineral development programs in the country, but much to the dismay of the company and boards, they …
Read More »World Bank project to improve agriculture productivity and food security in Bhutan
The Royal Government of Bhutan (RGOB) and the World Bank this week launched the USD 8 million Food Security and Agriculture Productivity Project (FSAPP) to support efforts to reduce rural poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition to benefit the Bhutanese people. The project is designed to reduce the country’s reliance on …
Read More »One arrested in connection with stabbing case in Thimphu
Police apprehended a 25 year old man in Thimphu on 15th September at around 4:10 am in the morning in connection with stabbing a 29 year old man. The incident took place on the mid night of 14 September when a fight broke out between two of them in Hong …
Read More »Office of Consumer Protection: Safeguarding consumer’s rights
The Office of the Consumer Protection (OCP) under Ministry of Economic Affairs was officially established in 2014 with a mandate to promote and protect economic interest and safety of the consumers. The Office of the Consumer Protection will ensure safety of the consumers arising from the consumption of goods and …
Read More »BAFRA: Store bakery items at the right temperature and condition
Downpour brings with it an end to the scorching summer heat and a sigh of relief for everyone. But it is also a time to be extra careful for the diseases, in particular, gastrointestinal infections. During this season, immunity tends to be weakened, making food items more susceptible to infections. …
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