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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Pedophilia remains a serious concern worldwide, with alarming trends highlighted in the Meter 2024 report. The report reveals a staggering 220% increase in global online pedophile content, with millions of explicit images and videos being circulated across digital platforms. While Bhutan has largely been spared from widespread cases, recent incidents …
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Bhutan has made significant strides in habitat conservation, anti-poaching efforts, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation as highlighted in WWF’s Tigers Alive Report. However, challenges remain as the nation works to sustain its tiger population while balancing conservation with the needs of local communities. As per the report, Bhutan is among the …
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In a significant step toward a cleaner and more sustainable Bhutan, the Clean Thimphu-Clean Paro Initiative was officially launched on February 21, 2025, coinciding with the birth anniversary of His Majesty. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) under the Ministry of Energy and Natural …
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The Bhutan Boxing Federation (BBF) and its athletes has emerged victorious from the recent training camp which was held in Kathmandu, Nepal, acting as a preparation for the upcoming 4 Nations Cup that will take place in April. The camp included the participation of Nepal army, police and two other …
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