The ambitious Amochhu Township and Reclamation Project in Phuentsholing remains in a state of uncertainty as government agencies call for greater clarity on planning and governance responsibilities. According to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), while Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) continues to lead the development, critical questions remain …
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Bhutan marked a historic milestone in international sports as two Bhutanese athletes, Sarita Maya Mongar and Tilu Maya Powrel, brought home two silver and three bronze medals from the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship held from 25th to 27th April in New Delhi, India. Yogasana is a sport that focuses …
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Established in 2009, over the past 15 years, Mountain Hazelnuts has partnered with more than 8,000 smallholder farming families across the country. Under its inclusive contract farming model, the company supplies hazelnut saplings, along with technical training and ongoing support — all at no cost to farmers. In return, farmers …
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In 2019, botanists identified a significant population of Hemiorchis pantlingii, a rare ginger species, in the forests of Samtse. This was the first confirmed record of the species in the country. The plant is found thriving in a subtropical forest under the shade of Shorea robusta trees, alongside species like …
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With growing concerns over forest fires and air pollution, residents of Thimphu are facing a difficult decision when it comes to purchasing air purifiers. Despite the rising pollution levels caused by frequent forest fires, air purifier sales in the capital city have remained low due to lack of awareness and …
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In January 2024, tourists generated USD 3 million in revenue. However, in January 2025, there was again USD mn due to a notable increase in Indian tourist arrivals, which grew by 11.21% compared to a slight decline in other tourists. In February 2024, countries other than India tourists (COTI) earned …
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Phuentsholing has taken a big step towards modernizing its parking system with the launch of its very first digital parking app, Parking.bt. The app was introduced on February 21, 2025, on the special occasion of His Majesty, The King’s birth anniversary. The Parking.bt app was created through a collaboration between …
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In a historic move and a perfect opportunity to showcase the talent of Bhutanese women footballers in the global stage, Sonam Choden, will be the first Bhutanese woman to play in the Indian Women’s league with Kickstart FC, paving a the way for the next generation of footballers. The 22 …
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The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) found a complex situation involving 67 tons of pork contaminated by the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus. This pork, imported by three different companies—Bhai Bhai, Mendayla Enterprises, and RKS Enterprise—was stored in cold storage units in Phuentsholing, a town close to the Indian …
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A Bhutanese traditional archery range was officially inaugurated in Canberra, the capital of Australia, on 2nd March 2025, by the Ambassador of Bhutan to Australia, Sonam Tobgay. The development of the range at the Tuggeranong Archery Club of Canberra was initiated by a group called the Traditional Bhutanese Archery Group …
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