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As monsoon rains continue to cause widespread damage to farm roads across Bhutan, Local Governments (LGs) are finding it increasingly difficult to manage the financial burden of restoration using their existing block grants. The issue, highlighted in a written question submitted by the Member of Parliament from the Kilkhorthang-Mendrelgang Constituency, …

With the monsoon season arriving from July to September, Bhutan once again faces the annual challenge of keeping its road network safe and passable. Heavy rains often trigger landslides, flash floods, and debris flows, particularly in southern regions with fragile geology. These natural events cause roadblocks and accidents, affecting travel …

In a renewed effort to improve accountability in Bhutan’s vehicle market, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) has launched a collaborative initiative with automobile dealers to strengthen consumer protection through clearer and fairer Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) in vehicle sales and services. The automobile sector continues to generate a …

714 EVs registered with only 75 charging stations in the country During the National Assembly’s question-hour session, the Minister for Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), Gem Tshering, revealed that Bhutan currently has 714 registered electric vehicles (EVs) but only 75 charging stations across the country. Of these, four are non-operational, …

Bhutan has formally integrated human-wildlife conflict management (HWCM) into its Gyalsung National Service training program to address the increasing frequency of human-wildlife conflicts. The initiative is being led by the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) with support from WWF-Bhutan under the IKI Living Landscape Project, which focuses on …

The Phuentsholing Township Development Project (PTDP), one of Bhutan’s largest urban development initiatives, is steadily progressing under the leadership of the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI). Situated on 157.66 acres of reclaimed land along the Amochhu River, the project is designed to support long-term urban growth while reducing flood risks …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …