The ESP Steering Committee has revealed that the Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) approved over 1,865 applications specifically for farmers and livestock owners. Despite high demand leading to an additional Nu 242.88 million (mn) in funding, the Committee maintains strict screening against Non-Performing Loans (NPL). Out of the 3,969 applications …
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Bhutan’s first railway connections to India will be developed at an estimated total cost of Nu 40.32 billion (bn), with full financial support from the Government of India (GoI). The budget allocation covers the Gelephu–Kokrajhar railway line, estimated at Nu 34.56 bn, and the Samtse–Banarhat railway line, estimated at Nu …
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The 126 MW Dagachhu Hydropower Plant is expected to lose about Nu 655 million (mn) in revenue by the end of April 2026 following a prolonged shutdown caused by severe flood damage in October 2025. The plant has remained out of operation since 9th October 2025 after heavy monsoon rains …
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Project TH (Thimphu Hingsang-Sa), which began on 15th January and was formerly known as Nazhoen for His Majesty until changing its name to Nazhoen Volunteers Association, had a good first week. Volunteers filled 19 sacks with plastic bottles, wrappers, cigarette butts and other material while cleaning busy areas from Clock …
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Starting this academic year, Bhutan’s national education curriculum will be aligned with the Cambridge Curriculum to integrate international standards into the country’s schooling system. Following joint research and collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) and Cambridge International, it was concluded that Bhutan’s current curriculum needs updating …
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Bhutan has crossed the 200,000 tourist mark in 2025, according to the latest figures with 209,376 tourists. This is an increase of around 60,000 tourists compared to 145,065 visitors recorded in 2024. However, hoteliers say the rise in tourist numbers has not translated into improved business for the hotel industry. …
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The Ugyen Norlha Chorten in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), formerly known as the Tabab Chorten, is nearing completion and is expected to be inaugurated on the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King. The Lam Neten of Gelephu said that the chorten holds high religious significance, highlighting that the sculptures …
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The concreting of the right bank of the Punatsangchhu Hydropower Project I dam is expected to start in March this year. Construction of the Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project started in 2008 and was planned to be completed by 2016, with an estimated cost of over Nu 35 billion. However, geological problems …
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A 27-year-old, Phuntsho Dema from Mongar Chali, who only discovered yoga after finishing Class XII and began teaching it in 2019, has become Bhutan’s newest source of pride. This heartfelt fitness champion, founder of GaZum FITNESS, clinched a surprise gold at the Universal Yoga Sports Federation (UYSF) World Yoga Cup …
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Bhutan’s Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) has warned the public, importers, distributors, pharmacies, and retail outlets against the use, sale, and distribution of the herbal product Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler Formula 2 after concerns emerged over microbial contamination that could pose potential health risks. The BFDA advised all businesses involved …
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