Fishing for FDI
January 22nd, 2015
As a small fish in a big pond (read India and China), Bhutan has its work (of attracting funds) cut out for it Investment: Without changing the ground realities, the country cannot gain investors’ confidence and trust even with revision of FDI policy, says the opposition. Officials from the ministry of economic affairs (MoEA) said […]
Teachers undergo crash course in integrated farming
January 22nd, 2015
In pursuance of the broader national goal of food self sufficiency...
A lhakhang for Changjiji housing colony
January 22nd, 2015
Religion: The National Housing Development Corporation is building a community lhakhang...
Changangkha lhakhang – The light at the end of the tunnel
January 22nd, 2015
The popular pilgrim spot, plagued by poor infrastructure, will soon see...
A malady called rural-urban migration
January 22nd, 2015
“If something is not done in the next 5-10 years, I...
Urban poor at higher risk to climate change
January 22nd, 2015
Conference: Rapid urbanisation could be a major hurdle in Bhutan’s attempt...
Inadequate fuel supply irks Dagana residents
January 21st, 2015
Fuel: Residents of Dagana are frustrated that they have to either...
Umsang – A village of yathra-weaving women
January 21st, 2015
A centre, first set up by YVIA, and later constructed by...
Govt’s indecision will cause irreparable damage: DPT
January 20th, 2015
English II: The opposition party says that the government’s decision to...
Wheelchair ramp to allow disabled to visit Memorial chorten
January 20th, 2015
YIDDD/BCMD: A ramp will be constructed to allow mobility-disabled individuals to...
BAFRA officials dispose seized goods
January 20th, 2015
Food: Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) officials in Wangdue,...
E-cars – Nobel laureate seeks action now
January 20th, 2015
here’s not much time, feels (Dr) Pachauri, to make the moves...
ESP has flopped, says opposition
January 20th, 2015
The figures are not encouraging: growth has plunged to a new...