THE NATION

The official number of bird species recorded in Bhutan will reach a high of 690 after the sighting of a new species Ardeola Bacchus or Chinese Pond heron in June 2014 by the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) under the Department of Forests and Park Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests. …

“Children are more than the object of their parents’ attention and love; they are also a biological and social necessity. The human species perpetuates itself through children; cultural, religious and national groups transmit their values and traditions through children; families maintain their lineage through children; and individuals pass on their …

His Majesty the King on December 17 awarded various honors to individuals during the national day celebrations amidst an array of luminaries, guests and people who thronged the Changlimithang stadium. His Majesty awarded Druk Thugsey to former Drabi Lopen Kinley Gyeltshen in recognition of his exemplary contribution towards religious education. …

The Thimphu ring road has become dangerous, in recent times, without proper infrastructure for pedestrians With the increased number of vehicles plying on the Thimphu-Babesa expressway each year, the danger and risks to pedestrians, residents living along the road, commuters, and drivers, especially in the absence of proper infrastructures, is …

The government, on Wednesday this week, approved the Implementation Strategy of the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) and will lend Nu 2.1bn, almost half of the total Nu 5bn ESP to local banks. The government will charge the banks an interest of six percent, which the banks would then provide as …

His Majesty the King awarded the National Order of Merit (Gold) to Dr Samlee Plainbangchang, the outgoing Regional Director of WHO (World Health Organization), South East Asia Region on December 3 The award was presented during his farewell visit to Bhutan from December 1 to 4 as recognition of his …

Bhutan has embarked on a mission to help mitigate climate change, and at the same time, curb the country’s Indian Rupee (INR) shortfall by way of encouraging the use of electric vehicles. This is evident from the government’s recent executive order to lift the ban on electric vehicles, recent media …

With the onset of winter, forest officials are on high alert for majority of severe forest fires occur during the season despite numerous efforts by the concerned agencies. Records maintained by the forest fire management section (FFMS) under the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) show that thousands of …

With an objective to maximize economic value and financial performance of Druk Holdings and Investments (DHI) companies, a corporate governance (CG) code was launched earlier this week, on Tuesday. The code, based on globally accepted standards, consists of a set of guidelines on corporate governance practices and principles, including the …

Ambassador of Australia to Bhutan, Patrick Michael Suckling presented his credentials to His Majesty the King at the Tashi Chhodzong yesterday morning. Ambassador Suckling also called on Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay and Foreign Minister Rinzin Dorji. Lyonchhen extended a warm welcome to the ambassador and congratulated him for having presented his …