The Jigmeling Industrial Park will host a 500 MW capacity Bitcoin mining data center operation, currently under construction as announced by Bitdeer on 7th November. It will start operation in phases from the first quarter of 2025 or mid 2025 onwards going to December 2025 or latest by the first …
Read More »GMC Deposit aims at raising millions from Non-Resident Bhutanese
The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Nation Building fixed-term deposit (FTD) subscriptions through ORO Bank aims to raise millions from Non-Resident Bhutanese in Australia, United States of America, etc. The scheme was launched on 11th November 2024 marking the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth King. The deposits can only …
Read More »A Bhutanese student in Perth found dead
Increasing sickness and deaths in Australia and how ABPI is helping in Perth In a tragic incident, a young Bhutanese student studying in Perth, Australia, has been found dead, with authorities suspecting suicide as the cause. The student’s body was discovered on 1st November 2024, and local police have reported …
Read More »Agriculture Ministry eyes July 2025 Rollout for National Insurance Scheme to protect farmers
In a move aimed at providing security and stability to the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has laid out a comprehensive proposal for a national crop and livestock insurance scheme, set for a pilot rollout in July 2025, pending Cabinet approval. The proposal, which has been …
Read More »His Majesty in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
His Majesty The King visited Saudi Arabia and Kuwait this week. His Majesty graced the Future Investment Institute Conference in Riyadh, and met with global business and political leaders. While in Saudi Arabia, His Majesty The King met with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the …
Read More »New Thimphu Design Code to be implemented from 15th Nov with more built up Core areas and lesser density outskirts
Around three months ago on 8th August 2024 the Cabinet approved the new Thimphu Design Code submitted by the Royal Commission for Urban Development and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. The design code will result in far reaching changes in not only how future structures are built but also …
Read More »Child with physical disability faced prolonged abuse
A deeply troubling case of child abuse has emerged in Paro, involving a young girl with a physical disability who was subjected to alleged sexual assault and abuse by her adoptive father and an acquaintance of her adoptive family. The abuse reportedly took place over a period of six months. …
Read More »Damphu building owner files case after both power and water are cut off for unauthorized gathering
On 28th October, Monday afternoon, at 2pm the Tsirang Municipality under the Chairmanship of the Tsirang Dzongda cut off the power supply to the building of Rajen Tamang, 48, for not using the Karaoke in the basement for the intended purpose. Rajen had been holding religious gatherings of 30 to …
Read More »His Majesty graces 7th Royal Highland Festival
His Majesty The King graced Day 1 of the 7th Royal Highland Festival in Laya. The 7th edition of the festival takes place on 23 and 24 October, 2024. The Royal Highland Festival in Laya, launched in 2016 as a Royal initiative of His Majesty The King, celebrates the rich …
Read More »P II tariff likely to be Nu 5.25 per unit with Nu 22.8 bn annual revenue
According to a reliable source the tariff for the 1,020 MW Punatsangchu II project is likely to be Nu 5.25 per unit. A tariff negotiation team was sent from Bhutan to Delhi with discussions under way on Friday. Initially Bhutan wanted Nu 5.85 per unit while India offered Nu 4.80 …
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