Govt. secures over 40% of grants for fiscal year 2024-25
February 8th, 2025
The government has received Nu 6.98 billion in external grants, representing 42.27 percent of the total external grant support projected for the first year of the 13th Plan (fiscal year 2024-25), as of January this year.
Starlink’s entry brings promise, competition and concerns
February 8th, 2025
With approval from the Bhutan Information, Communication and Media Authority (BICMA),...
Govt. working on pension reform for elderly population
February 8th, 2025
The Ministry of Finance is planning to review the existing pension...
World Bank sanctions on RIMES won’t affect Bhutan
February 8th, 2025
While the World Bank has imposed an 18-month conditional non-debarment on...
Prime Minister reassures govt will reduce data cost by 50 percent
February 8th, 2025
Reiterating the election campaign pledge, the Prime Minister said that the...
DRC implements measures to prevent green tax discrepancies
February 8th, 2025
The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC), in collaboration with the...
Harnessing wind energy: Feasible or farfetched?
February 8th, 2025
The government aims to harness 23 megawatts (MW) of wind power...
Plight of sex workers in Bhutan
February 8th, 2025
Despite economic hardships driving some women—and even underage girls—into sex work,...
Education ministry to reinstate ICT board exams from next year
February 8th, 2025
The government will reinstate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) board examinations...
MoENR launches Gamri-I and Bamukparongchhu
February 8th, 2025
Marking the birth anniversary of His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel...
Bhutan records Nu 15.96 billion FDI inflow in 2024
February 7th, 2025
The government’s ambitious target to attract Nu 500 billion Foreign Direct...
OGOP to engage private sector in fostering sustainable growth and rural economies
February 7th, 2025
To boost engagement from the private sector, farmers, and businesses, the...
New cinema halls bring fresh hope to Bhutan’s film industry
February 7th, 2025
Wangdue—The upcoming launch of two new cinema halls, one in Bajo,...