For some women, menopause is something they have read about, researched online and prepared for. For others, the changes begin without a clear understanding of what is happening to their bodies. Some women learn about perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause through online searches, personal research and conversations about health. They may …
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A blockchain project involving 21 households in Rukha village under Athang Gewog, Wangdue Phodrang is exploring how digital technology could support rural transactions and address community needs. However, its practical applications and potential benefits for residents have yet to be determined. Known as Project Digital Village, the initiative brings together …
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According to the new outlet named ‘The Noticer’ a Bhutanese immigrant teenager who raped a woman near a house party in Canberra has been spared jail after a judge took into account his limited insight into societal norms in Australia. The 18-year-old, who cannot be named as he was 16 …
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Residents and shoppers have been in for a shock while grocery shopping, as a tray of eggs in Thimphu now costs between Nu 560 and Nu 600. This comes as a surprise, with prices soaring beyond the COVID-19 pandemic peak of Nu 440 per tray. Vendors at the Centennial Farmers …
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Bhutan is taking concrete steps to ensure that persons with disabilities are protected and supported during climate-related emergencies. These emergencies include floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, disability considerations are increasingly being incorporated into disaster risk assessments. These needs are also being …
Read More »Air quality in the capital remained well within prescribed national environmental standards throughout the month of August, according to data released by the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC). Monitoring records from the Thimphu Air Quality Monitoring Station show that 24-hour average concentrations for both fine particulate matter () …
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With the latest increase in fuel prices, the government is now supporting diesel prices by Nu 20.50 per liter. Without the support the price would be Nu 127.39 per liter but after the price support it comes down to Nu 106.89 per liter in Thimphu up from Nu 104.50 earlier. …
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TB remains a concern among young adults, while respiratory and diarrhoeal illnesses account for most reported notifiable diseases Bhutan is seeing a growing number of health cases and a rising share of patients returning for continued care. The Annual Health Bulletin 2026 recorded 2.74 million health cases in 2025, a …
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The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has identified a suspect in an online harassment case involving minors, with the investigation currently underway. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) shared the update in a written response to a question during the 31st Meet-the-Press session on 11th September 2026 regarding the case involving …
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Indian tourists to retain Nu 1,200 SDF until September 2028, while Phuentsholing tourism waiver remains unchanged The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has completed a comprehensive review of the 50 percent Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) concession of USD 100, which is due to expire in August 2027. The …
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