The current DNT government, under Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, is prioritizing equitable development across all towns, not focusing on Samtse, the country’s fifth dzongkhag thromde. The Prime Minister acknowledged Samtse’s…
Bhutan’s Ministry of Tourism has launched five new eco-tourism zones across Punakha, Trongsa, and Trashiyangtse districts. These trails will connect remote villages, promote homestays, and offer nature-based activities like birdwatching…
Bhutan’s BRCS launched its Youth Forum and Youth Volunteer Policy, aiming to unlock the potential of Bhutan’s young population through leadership, civic responsibility, and volunteerism. According to Dragyel Tenzin Dorjee,…
Thimphu Thromde is transforming waste management through the Clean Thimphu City Initiative, a government-led project supported by the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme and the World Bank. The initiative uses…
The Royal Government of Bhutan has launched the ‘Green Himalaya’ initiative, aiming to plant over 5 million trees by 2027. The project focuses on high-altitude regions affected by deforestation and…
Thirteen wild elephants have been causing disturbances and destruction in Zhemgang, causing 16 households in Takapai to live in uncertainty for over three weeks. Forest officials discovered 11 elephants in…
Phuentsholing introduces Parking.bt-Bhutan, its first mobile parking app, replacing traditional ticketing systems. Launched on February 21, it has registered 1,178 users and generates steady revenue. March revenues remained stable despite…
Bhutan plans to launch a digital literacy initiative, aiming to equip over 400,000 citizens with essential digital skills by 2029 through targeted training and globally recognized certifications. The digital society…
School feeding programs are incorporating quinoa into student diets, a nutritious, climate-resilient grain, enhancing visibility and viability through packaging support, improved post-harvest techniques, and value-added products. Bhutanese authorities are integrating…
Druk Nyo Foundation in Bhutan is collaborating with Buddhist scholars to rediscover Buddhism’s deep reverence for nature, laying the foundation for a conservation movement that bridges science, religion, and culture,…
