It is emphasized that more works need to be done for women’s equality and empowerment While a lot is being done to empower women and narrow down the gender inequality gap both within Bhutan and globally, more emphasis and efforts have been called for women’s equality and empowerment during the launch of the State of […]
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A rabies outbreak in Rongthong and Kanglung in Trashigang are under control, officials from the Regional Livestock Department Center (RLDC) in Kanglung confirmed. The outbreak in Kanglung, considered a major disease outbreak in recent times, has been brought under control. However, the veterinary doctors in Kanglung are still monitoring the situation since the outbreak of […]
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The initiative has helped farmers gain access to the nearest market and they do not have to travel longer distances now The entry of Food Corporation of Bhutan’s (FCB) into cardamom trade is set to provide competition with local traders in the market. Now the farmers can use the opportunity to explore better prices. Till […]
Read MoreWhenever elections come up, people are bombarded with different ideologies, debates, criticisms, promises and futuristic visions. According to political psychology, in this emotionally charged atmosphere there are many voters who get fervently swayed by the rhetoric, and so, find it hard to make a rational choice. They usually vote for a candidate who mirrors and […]
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Around Nu 305.8mn was sanctioned for Priority Sector Lending (PSL) in 2018. Last year, dzongkhags collectively received 1,274 PSL applications of which 1,009 projects were approved. Thimphu, received the highest number of applications with 247 projects according to the fourth quarterly report of Royal Monetary Authority. The PSL initiative was launched on December 13, 2017 […]
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Several bilateral agreements are expected to be signed during Lyonchhen’s maiden state visit to Bangladesh Prime Minister Dr. LotayTshering arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh yesterday morning on a four-day state visit upon the invitation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to foster trade and cooperation in health sector between the two countries. Lyonchhen was welcomed to […]
Read MoreWaste is an expensive issue. It costs a lot-both to produce and dispose it off. If there is one thing that Bhutanese haven’t learnt over the years, it is how to dispose waste properly. From the roads to pavements to streams and drains, waste is scattered in the most unbecoming places. It turns not only […]
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Tandin Lhamo wants to show that women can be physically and mentally strong too She knows how to pack a power punch. Twenty-one-year-old Tandin Lhamo from Thomgang in Dagana is the first female boxer in the country who began her career back in 2015 and is breaking stereotypes. The avid boxer completed class XII from […]
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The app will also feature live matches of the national team and club teams with updated scores With an increasing football fan base in the country, the Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) is gearing up to launch a football application for football fans and followers in Bhutan. . The app is expected to be launched tomorrow […]
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That is an increase of around 7% in gross earning as compared to 2017, attributed to the slight increase in tourist number arrivals and increase in the length of stay The gross earnings from tourist arrivals last year were estimated to be US$ 85.41mn, an increase of around 7% compared to 2017. The tourism sector […]
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