Govt. approves incentives for long-stay tourists

The cabinet approved three different Sustainable Development Fees (SDF) incentives for USD-paying tourists to encourage longer stays and greater exploration of all the 20 dzongkhags.

Decline in cash crop production puts export target at risk

The government’s ambitious plan to produce 400,000 crate boxes from various...

GNH study shows alarming gender disparity in literacy

A recent Gross National Happiness (GNH) survey discovered alarming gender disparities...

Govt. to continue prohibiting import of non-essentials

The government could continue prohibiting import of non-essential items in the...

304 rural households to benefit from solar PV system

To diversify energy and empower rural households, the Department of Energy...

Climate change threatens Bhutan’s water security

As change in climate affects the natural environment, 1,856 water sources...

Paddy cultivation declines by 1.71 percent in 2022

Bhutan, known for its lush agricultural landscape, saw a drop in...

No headache for mandarin orange and apple boxes this season

Mandarin orange and apple exporters can expect a better export season...

GNH Survey: Citizen’s well-being and happiness touch 93.6 percent 

The Gross National Happiness (GNH) Survey for 2022, launched yesterday at...

Bhutan’s economy should focus on economic efficiency: UN DESA Chief

For long-term economic growth, Bhutan’s economy should focus on efficiency gains,...

Empty chairs impede service delivery at grassroots level

As attrition rates among public officials in Bhutan have risen in...

Budget allocation: Social sector dominates as ambitious 13th Plan looms

The budget allocation for the fiscal year 2023-24 will be revealed...

e-GP system not fool proof claim bidders

The government’s e-GP system for procurement of goods, works and services,...

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