The new role is going to be more of an enabler than an implementer Contrary to popular speculation that Wood Food Programme (WFP) would end its presence in Bhutan by 2018-end, the international organization will be here in the country till 2023 to partner with Bhutan to graduate from Least Developed Country status to Lower […]
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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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So far, the regional labor office in Phuentsholing has received nine cases of injuries at workplaces around Phuentsholing since 2017 Safety at construction sites and workplaces has become a concern with workers at most of the sites rarely using safety equipment like boots, helmets, gloves and etc. The issue has emerged after the recent case […]
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The two-roomed center, near the Amochhu, accommodates recovering addicts and has been operational for a little more than a month The rain has just stopped. Heavy dumpers roar at the nearby riverbed outside, waiting to load dredged boulders. And inside a small and simple room, Bhup Dhoj Ghalley flips through his daily activity logbook. Few […]
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Plastic ban to be reinforced with use of alternative bags The ban on plastic bags, which will be enforced from April 1, will also see the introduction of alternative bags such as jute and other biodegradable bags, according to an official from the National Environment Commission (NEC). The plastic ban comes after the first one […]
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The Thrompon urges people have to understand the policies and cooperate in developing the Throm and decongest the town While it has been a little more than a week after the Phuentsholing Thromde removed light vehicle parking along three streets in the town, drivers are yet to heed to the new rule. Vehicles are still […]
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A lack of civic sense and uncontrolled waste disposal along roadsides, riverbanks, and landfills has become a huge problem with garbage piles touching peaks. Thimphu’s only landfill in Memelakha collects around 40.3 Metric Tons (MT) of waste daily and the dry waste segregation site in Babesa collects around 20-25 MT of waste daily. According to […]
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Many challenges wait to be addressed if our locally produced products are to meet international market standard Due to the lack of information on local food products, many food consumers are complaining about these food products. They say they have had purchased food items with valid dates, only to find out later that the food […]
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With temperature dropping by 2-4 degree Celsius in five Dzongkhags across the country, the winter this time has been colder compared to the last one. This is as per the winter analysis graphs for five Dzongkhags done by the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM). Bhutan recorded four snowfalls till date with the lowest […]
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Loan equity for EVs increased to 50% and 23 quick EV charging stations to be installed between 2019-21 To promote low emission vehicles and Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the country, 23 quick EV charging stations will be installed over the course of three years. This is part of the Global Environmental Facility’s (GEF) three-year US$ […]
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