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After the tightening of conditions around education visas and the ability to work and apply again in Australia many young Bhutanese had their eyes set on Canada as the next popular destination. Many Bhutanese students were in fact advised by Education Consultancies to apply for Canada. However, in an interview …

But more needs to be done to revive the tourism sector Tour operators are expressing optimism for the upcoming spring season in the country. Initiatives such as a 50 percent discount for dollar-paying tourists introduced in September of the previous year, and the reduction of the South Asian Association for …

While the General Election results are 30 seats for Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and 17 seats for Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP), the fact that BTP won 16 of its 17 seats in the eastern region has led to some discussions and also questions. It is clear that the eastern region …

The Bhutanese talks to the Prime Minister elect Dasho Tshering Tobgay Your reaction to the win? TT: We are really grateful for the trust and confidence the people of Bhutan has given us. This is a big mandate and we now have to get to the serious business of not …

The Bhutanese talked to the Opposition Leader elect Dasho Pema Chewang Your reaction to the results? PC: It was expected in fact to be very frank. We expected more seats but we have to respect the public sentiment.  What kind of Opposition Party will the BTP be? PC: The main …

Their Majesties welcomed a group of Thimphu children to recite Lolay on Nyilo at Lingkana Palace on 02nd January 2024. Nyilo is a holiday to mark the lengthening of days, celebrated as the beginning of a new year in parts of western Bhutan. The holiday is traditionally celebrated with children …

The draft 13th plan will not only be the largest five-year-plan till date projected at Nu 512 bn but it will also have the largest component of the capital budget at Nu 250 bn. Capital budget is usually for construction and infrastructure works like roads, water, hospitals etc. The initial …

One of the important features of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project as revealed in the Master Plan vision design of Bjarke Engels and team is the Sunkosh Dam. The vision design said the final bridge, a hydroelectric dam, will be constructed on the city’s western border with a step-well retaining …

One of the immediate positive impacts of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project is that the much promised and long awaited bridge over the Mao Khola will finally be happening as a part of the 13th plan. The Mao Khola bridge will be built as part of the under 15 km …

There is a plan to open up the 269 sq km Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) to tourism. A soft opening was supposed to happen on 17th December 2023, but the plan has been put on pause as the opening up will be a part of the larger Gelephu Mindfulness City …