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Tuesday March 19 2024

Kuri-Gongri project’s DPR reveals 2,800MW potential

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Kuri-Gongri Hydro-Electric Project indicates a potential annual electricity generation capacity of 2,800 megawatts (MW).

The Kuri-Gongri Hydro-Electric Project’s DPR was undertaken by the Indian consultancy firm WAPCOS Ltd. This consultancy has been engaged in the feasibility study of the project since 2017.

Wangchhu revitalisation, a bold waste reduction project

Wangchhu in Thimphu has been getting dirty and not very nice...

Trashigang still struggles with alarming amount of fallow land

Trashigang– Almost half of the total cultivable fields in Trashigang dzongkhag...

Stray horses cause problems in Phobjikha and Gangtey

The horses left wandering around by the highlander communities in Phobjikha...

Editorial

Saving at whose cost?

The decision to ban vehicle imports has proven to be a prudent move, resulting in significant savings of Nu 5.3 billion in foreign reserves for the government. This measure, particularly targeting third-country imports, has alleviated pressure on convertible currency reserves, thereby strengthening our economic position.

Our Mindfulness City dream

In Bhutan's pursuit of progress and prosperity, the concept...

Another milestone

The visit of Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to India ...


Features

Jongthang: Gateway to rural Bhutan

Step into the Jongthang village, tucked away in the remote corners of Nubi Gewog in Trongsa.

Here, amidst rustic charm, you’ll find the only homestay welcoming travellers from afar.

Located just a scenic two-hour drive from Trongsa Dzong, this hidden gem offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the authentic culture and tranquillity of rural Bhutan.

Lumang embraces local mustard oil

Zheyjeymo, who is 50 years old, used to rely...

B-Pop revolution bridging tradition with modernity

In the early 2000s and 2010s, it was rare...

RSPN conducts annual WBH population survey

March 4, 6:00am: Sonam Tshering steps out into the...

Sports

Women’s football prepare for clash against Hong Kong

Bhutanese football fans are feeling hopeful about the women’s team. They believe they’ll play as strong as the men’s team did in their last games against Hong Kong, China. Last October, the men’s team won 2-0 against Hong Kong, impressing everyone.

Wangchuck Gyalo claims victory even after five-point deduction

Wangchuck Gyalo emerged victorious in the 2024 Mewang Gyalsey...

Bhutan’s debut match vs. Central African Republic in FIFA World Series

The senior national men’s football team is gearing up...

Top Snowman racers win 2024 Bhutan International Marathon

Top-three runners of the 2022 Snowman Race,  Sangay and...

Business

Vehicle import ban saves Nu 5.3 Billion

The ban on importing vehicles could have helped Bhutan save Nu 5.3 billion in foreign reserves. This happened during the time when importing certain vehicles was not allowed, from August 2022 to December last year.

Bhutan’s economic growth could slow at 4 percent in this FY 2023-24: WB

The World Bank says Bhutan’s economy will grow slower...

Import bill falls for first time after pandemic

Bhutan’s import bill last year saw a drop in...

Wood and wood-based products export to bring Nu 10B 

Bhutan, a forest-abundant country, aims to earn a revenue...

Life Style

Ask Mr Bhutan

What did Covid 19 pandemic teach you?  Please allow me to to share what it hopefully taught all of us. Universal consciousness: Covid 19 showed us our interdependence and interconnectedness in its most physical manifestation. An individual’s repeated action has a profound impact on the whole. We are as similar inside as we may appear […]

Ask Mr Bhutan

Why do most new year resolutions fail? 1. We...

Ask Mr Bhutan

Meditation has been painfully misunderstood by the world both...

Videos

ANN

Bangladesh sees record potato production, yet prices going up

DHAKA – Potato prices are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.


Opinions

Safeguarding rights of affected communities in Hydropower Projects

In pursuit of Gross National Happiness, as mandated by...

Can we Curtail the Bhutanese Exodus for Higher Education to Dreamlands?

In recent years, there has been sudden euphoria for...

Sorry to say! But we probably need rest to restore Earth

Rest is the most uncomfortable act in today’s productivity-driven...

Crucial role of non-disclosure agreements

The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) has emerged as a...

Why Druk Yul matters? A French perspective

Although Bhutan is the only country in South Asia...

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