Govt. approves incentives for long-stay tourists
June 1st, 2023
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
May 31st, 2023
The government’s ambitious plan to produce 400,000 crate boxes from various...
GNH study shows alarming gender disparity in literacy
May 30th, 2023
A recent Gross National Happiness (GNH) survey discovered alarming gender disparities...
Govt. to continue prohibiting import of non-essentials
May 29th, 2023
The government could continue prohibiting import of non-essential items in the...
304 rural households to benefit from solar PV system
May 27th, 2023
To diversify energy and empower rural households, the Department of Energy...
Climate change threatens Bhutan’s water security
May 26th, 2023
As change in climate affects the natural environment, 1,856 water sources...
Paddy cultivation declines by 1.71 percent in 2022
May 25th, 2023
Bhutan, known for its lush agricultural landscape, saw a drop in...
No headache for mandarin orange and apple boxes this season
May 24th, 2023
Mandarin orange and apple exporters can expect a better export season...
GNH Survey: Citizen’s well-being and happiness touch 93.6 percent
May 23rd, 2023
The Gross National Happiness (GNH) Survey for 2022, launched yesterday at...
Bhutan’s economy should focus on economic efficiency: UN DESA Chief
May 22nd, 2023
For long-term economic growth, Bhutan’s economy should focus on efficiency gains,...
Empty chairs impede service delivery at grassroots level
May 20th, 2023
As attrition rates among public officials in Bhutan have risen in...
Budget allocation: Social sector dominates as ambitious 13th Plan looms
May 19th, 2023
The budget allocation for the fiscal year 2023-24 will be revealed...
e-GP system not fool proof claim bidders
May 18th, 2023
The government’s e-GP system for procurement of goods, works and services,...