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The National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) is set to begin a pilot project to lower water levels at Thorthormi Lake, the country’s most dangerous glacial lake, using a siphon method. The decision to test this approach was made due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. The siphon method is …

To address the growing concerns surrounding student mental health and the alarming rise in youth suicides, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), in collaboration with the Thimphu Thromde, launched a Situational Analysis Survey across schools in Thimphu conducted from 26 to 31 August 2024. The initiative aims to …

In late January,2024 the Department of Tourism announced that to promote MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition) tourism in Bhutan, there will be SDF waiver to MICE participants for 4 nights not including the travel dates to the venues, including the arrival and departure dates. However, it was never implemented …

The climate change projection report for 2024 reveals that the most vulnerable sectors are agriculture, hydropower, and forestry, affected by the rising temperature and changing precipitation patterns. Exposure of the Population to Increased Monsoon Precipitation As climate change progresses, the intensity and frequency of monsoon rains are expected to increase, …

Data from the 5th National Health Survey sourced from a survey on individuals aged 15–69, found that a significant portion of the population is grappling with mental health challenges. About 12.1 percent of respondents reported experiencing mild depression, while 0.8 percent exhibited symptoms of moderate to severe depression. 7.5 percent …

Health Minister says the specialized school will be ready by next year From 30 July  to 2 August, in a four-day WHO media training which presented an extensive National Health Report 2024 one of the concerning topics covered during the session was the increase in disability with age, particularly among …

During the 6th Meet-the-Press Session, the Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, elaborated that Nu 300 million is allocated to build international schools, which is primarily aimed at improving the education system in Bhutan. This indicates a significant transformation in the country’s education system. “We aim to give the students a …

Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, D. N Dhungyel, during the 6th Meet-the-Press on 26 July, shared that the two identified railway links, Gelephu to Kokrajhar in Assam and Samtse to Banarhat in West Bengal is expected to be established within five years. He said that on Gelephu to …

Effective from 15 July 2024, Bhutanese citizens holding ordinary passports can now enter Thailand visa-free for tourism or short-term business purposes, staying up to 60 days. This stay can be extended for an additional 30 days at the Thai Immigration Office. Previously, Bhutanese citizens were only granted a 14-day visa …

The investigation by  CCAA, which surveyed 880 grocery stores across 17 dzongkhags, found that 26 percent of the stores displayed products with insufficient or no labeling. Locally packaged items often lacked proper labels, while imported products, primarily from Korea and Thailand, frequently featured labels in foreign languages without the necessary …