Bhutan becomes open defecation free country

With access to improved sanitation facilities nationwide, Bhutan is now declared an Open Defecation Free (ODF) country.

SHINE to bring tourism benefits to eastern Bhutan

As a part of an initiative to promote tourism in the...

Government proposes to increase rural life insurance claim 

The rural life insurance claim is expected to increase from Nu...

Life improves after Wakhar water woes end

Persistent acute water shortage in Wakhar had forced the villagers almost...

Agriculture ministry seeks Adaptation Fund help

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forests is in talks with the...

Raising national wage rate still on the table

The national daily minimum wage will be increased from Nu 215...

New facilities ease life at Draktsho East 

Life was not easy for Tenzin Wangchuk from Trashiyangtse who enrolled...

Thinleypang-Takila road blacktopping to begin soon

Pilgrims visiting the Guru Rinpoche statue at Takila in Lhuentse can...

Bhutan affirms its commitment to children’s wellbeing 

Policymakers, representatives from National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC), Bhutan...

New political party gearing to register with ECB 

With one more political party being formed, Bhutan could have five...

NC to redeliberate on Civil Service Bill

The National Council’s legislative committee recommended repealing section 31 of the...

39 individuals fined for failing to segregate solid waste 

Chhimi Dema   Thimphu Thromde has fined 39 residents and shopkeepers along...

NA supports 0.1 percent building tax

The National Assembly members supported the 0.1 percent building tax and...

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