March of 2011

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INR hysteria hits Gelephu

RMA- INR

Mar 28, 2011 2 mins read 247 views
Freeze on Rupee withdrawals

Royal Monetary Authority

Mar 28, 2011 2 mins read 245 views
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Phobjikha valley faces pressures amid growing conservation concerns

Phobjikha-Although Phobjikha is a Ramsar-designated wetland, the valley is experiencing increasing environmental pressure from stray animals, unregulated grazing, unmanaged waste, and tourism-related activities.

Jul 10, 2025 3 mins read 900 views
Construction of Gelephu International Airport begins

His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyal...

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 2,244 views
Local importers claim unlawful Indian GST charges on zero-rated exports

Despite trade agreements ensuring zero-rated status for exports from India to Bhutan, local importers are increasingly r...

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 1,701 views
Gangtey-Phobjikha residents urge road widening as safety concerns grow

Phobjikha Gewog, famed for its sweeping valley, sacred heritage sites, and the graceful winter presence of the endangere...

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 2,505 views
NCOA puts more effort into promotion of quinoa cultivation

Once an unfamiliar grain in Bhutanese farming circles, quinoa is fast emerging as a promising staple in the country’s ev...

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 824 views
Dry spell and water shortage hinder paddy cultivation in Thangchhenang

Tashicholing—Farmers in Thangchhenang village (Biru Tar) under Pemaling Gewog, Samtse, are struggling to begin paddy cul...

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 2,006 views
Women’s football team confident after opening victory

Bhutan’s national women’s football team are full of confidence as they prepare to face Lebanon tomorrow in the ongoing A...

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 1,079 views
Govt. outlines legislative plans for fiscal year 2025-2026

The government has outlined a crucial and ambitious legislative plan for fiscal year 2025–2026, prominently featuring th...

Jul 08, 2025 2 mins read 990 views
Agricultural exports soar to Nu 3.51 billion

The country’s agricultural exports reached a record Nu 3.51 billion last fiscal year 2024-25, demonstrating robust growt...

Jul 08, 2025 2 mins read 1,247 views
Agenda Chikha commits USD 8 million to strengthen disability inclusion

Agenda Chikha, a collaborative initiative between the government and key stakeholders, has committed USD eight million t...

Mar 18, 2025 3 mins read 7,755 views
Complacency is a luxury we cannot afford

The recent surge of Covid-19 sub-variants in India—LF.7 and NB.1.8—serves as a warning that the pandemic, while quieter,...

May 27, 2025 2 mins read 3,269 views
Don't let consultancy firms exploit our youth

As traditional education destinations like Australia and Canada tighten student visa regulations, Germany and other Euro...

May 26, 2025 2 mins read 5,982 views
The stick should work where the carrot failed

Finally, we are on the right path toward a lasting solution to keep our surroundings clean and green. If the Clean Thimp...

May 24, 2025 2 mins read 4,341 views
A silent emergency—Media gasping for air

Bhutan’s media landscape is facing a serious problem that strikes at the core of its democratic ideals. Once seen as a p...

May 23, 2025 2 mins read 4,155 views
Youth unemployment —A crisis of will, not just economy

Bhutan’s rising youth unemployment is no longer a “ticking time bomb”—it is a full-blown crisis. Beneath the surface of...

May 22, 2025 2 mins read 6,983 views

Recents

Gelephu’s Tabab Choeten nears completion

Gelephu—The Tabab Choeten, a spiritual landmark within the ambitious Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), is nearing completion, with artisans currently crafting sacred clay statues for its relic chambers following the completion of the main structure.

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