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E-cigarettes and other vape pens sold in glossy displays with flavors like mango, strawberry, and menthol are gaining popularity among the public. There are more than 2,000 different flavors. Individuals who vape or use e-cigarettes generally are those who smoke cigarettes and switch to vaping so that it would help …

On 16 March, Project Dantak signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dungsam Cement Corporation Limited (DCCL) for the supply of cement to be used for constructing roads in Bhutan. The MoU was signed by the Chief Engineer of BRO Project Dantak, Brigadier Jaswinder Singh, and the Sales Head of …

Incoming tourists can now visit the Bhutan National Bank (BNB) counter at the Paro International Arrival Terminal to download the MyPay Wallet App available on both Android and IOS operating systems. The Bhutanese SIM cards can be bought at the TashiCell or Bhutan Telecom counters located at the exit gate …

Recent trends in the market show that there is an increase in the production of the local chillies and that they are available during the winter. In the past, seeing local chillies available during the winter was a rare and expensive sight. A housewife, Dema Zangmo, said, “Typically, Bhutanese chilies …

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has announced the date for the commencement of election campaigns for National Council, which will be from 14 March, and the Polls will be counted on 20 April for the Fourth Parliamentary Elections for 2023. The notification shared by ECB was on election schedules, …

Bhutan’s music industry is mainly driven by passionate young singers and musicians, composing and producing their owns songs and music. There is a limited scope to earn and make a career out of it. The music streamed in the international platforms, like Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube, has not made much …

There have been issues of Bhutanese commuters being charged extra toll fee payment while traveling via Indian routes. The situation seems to be difficult for the first-time commuters, wherein they are charged extra and issued with a barcode they cannot reuse, and they are stopped at all toll fee plazas …

All children from six months to less than five years of age, and with chronic medical conditions, must be registered with the Bhutan Vaccine System (BVS) or in the nearest health facilities for COVID-19 vaccines as early as possible. An official from the Ministry of Health (MoH) said although vaccines …

Gasa Tshachu (hot spring) used attract more than 200 people commuting between Punakha and the tshachu. It also provided a good opportunity for the people of Khatoed and Khamead gewogs to earn some income by selling their local produce to the visitors. Like the people in Laya and Lunana have …

The National Environment Commission (NEC) has imposed a fine of Nu 132,500 since the launch of the Zero Waste Bhutan Application. To date, 127 incidents have been reported through the App. As per NEC, they have collected few amounts and defaulters have not made the payment yet. They are given …