UNICEF sees needs to 'sell' immunisation
October 31, 1987 - Immunisation needs to be sold in Bhutan like a soft drink, or any other commercial product, says Mr. Steve Umemoto, deputy regional director (programmes) of UNICEF.
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Lhamoidzingkha, Dagana—As the conch shell’s haunting call reverberates through the dense forest, more than 7,000 devotees gather at the shores of Khurul Lake. Many have travelled from distant towns and across the border in India to celebrate Faguwa Purnima, better known as Holi.
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The number of suicide cases among the country’s economically active population has reached alarming levels, with nearly 68 percent of those who took their own lives last year falling within the 20 to 59 age group, according to Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) statistics.
Last year, for the first time, Respect, Educate Nurture and Empower Women (RENEW) recorded 10 cases from Persons with Di...
Samdrupjongkhar–Samrang aims to become an eco-tourism hotspot but much depends on government support.
The assistant coach of Bhutan’s senior national football team, Ngawang Jampel, recently joined Minerva Academy Football...
Bhutan has taken a major step in transforming early childhood development with the Care for Child Development Plus (C4CD Plus) project. This initiative promotes playful parenting and responsive caregiving for children aged zero to three.
Lhamoizingkha, Dagana—For decades, the three gewogs of Karmaling, Lhamoizingkha, and Nichula in Dagana have remained on the periphery of economic development, despite their strategic location near the Indian states o...
Sarpang—What began as a modest greenhouse experiment for Tshering Zangmo has now blossomed into a thriving commercial betel leaf (Bangla paan) plantation—one that is inspiring farmers across Tashithang in Umling, Sarpan...
Forty-year-old entrepreneur Sonam Zangmo from Wangdue is pioneering organic glass noodles (Finn) made from buckwheat and vegetable extracts.
Nearly a year after the government announced 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the agriculture sector, some...
Forty-year-old entrepreneur Sonam Zangmo from Wangdue is pioneering organic glass noodles (Finn) made from buckwheat and vegetable extracts.
Bhutan’s agricultural exports saw a strong performance last year, generating Nu 3.51 billion from both primary and proce...
Agenda Chikha, a collaborative initiative between the government and key stakeholders, has committed USD eight million t...
After a four-year hiatus, the National Startup Weekend is back, aiming to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with essential sk...
Smartphone imports spiked to Nu 2.72 billion in 2024, a sharp increase from Nu 2.2 billion in 2023. This jump propelled...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living in high-crime nations like India and Sen...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living in high-crime nations like India and Sen...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living in high-crime nations like India and Sen...
Bhutan’s agricultural exports have shown impressive performance, generating Nu 3.51 billion last year. Cardamom, oranges, potatoes, and cordyceps continue to be the backbone of rural livelihoods, bringing much-needed revenue into the economy
Much to the relief of Bhutan and its citizens, the United States has upgraded Bhutan to its “yellow” category under revised travel restrictions, lifting the ea...
Bhutan is yet to see a single homegrown startup break into the regional or international market. This is not for lack of...
The Royal Audit Authority’s recent findings on the inefficiencies in our agricultural investments raise serious concerns...
The government's recent announcement to allow private and foreign investments in the healthcare sector has sparked debat...
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Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) has received 3,969 loan applications across its 35 branches nationwide, totaling...
Bhutan’s international payment systems showed mixed trends in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, recording a sharp increas...
The country’s total hydropower generation increased by 11 percent, reaching 11, 699.68 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electrici...
The country’s foreign exchange reserves grew by 15.39 percent year-over-year, reaching USD 700.51 million as of December...
Starlink’s recent entry into the country promises high-speed connectivity, potentially disrupting the market long domina...
We are facing a crisis—one that is quietly devastating families, straining the healthcare system, and costing lives. Alc...
Phuentsholing, the commercial capital of the country, is grappling with a housing crisis. People living in the border to...
The education ministry’s decision to rehire retired teachers is a sound move, though it may be disheartening for teacher...
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), the country’s premier hospital, is facing a serious problem....
Going by the import numbers, one in four Bhutanese bought a new smartphone in 2024—or did they? Smartphone imports spike...
October 31, 1987 - Immunisation needs to be sold in Bhutan like a soft drink, or any other commercial product, says Mr. Steve Umemoto, deputy regional director (programmes) of UNICEF.
Read MoreSeven participating financial institutions (PFIs) have approved Nu 667.32 million in loans under the Economic Stimulus Programme’s (ESP) window-II Reinvigoration Fund.
Read MoreHoteliers in six eastern dzongkhags are urging the government to exempt tourists visiting the region from the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
Read MoreWangdue—The third unit of Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project was commissioned yesterday, boosting the plant’s total generation capacity to 510 MW.
Read MoreThe country’s economy, facing nearly three decades of premature de-industrialisation, requires a targeted industrial policy that prioritises specialised sectors to reverse this trend.
Read MoreBhutan’s agricultural exports have shown impressive performance, generating Nu 3.51 billion last year. Cardamom, oranges, potatoes, and cordyceps continue to be the backbone of rural livelihoods, bringing much-needed revenue into the economy
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