Gakiling Gewog has launched its first coffee plantation in Sektena, aiming to diversify crops and generate sustainable income, with 2,000 saplings planted by Gongdokha Unity Group. The group, consisting of…
Women-friendly mini-tillers included in CARLEP’s core components, benefiting female farmers. 416 tillers have been provided, acknowledging declining agricultural production in Bhutan. The report highlights a significant increase in drug-related offenses…
Sangay Norzom, a 65-year-old farmer in Nganglam, Pemagatshel, received a user-friendly mini-tiller as part of a cost-sharing initiative by CARLEP. The initiative aims to raise incomes and reduce rural poverty…
The Punakha–Gasa roadway, which was severely damaged by flash floods on June 2 and cut off the district from the rest of the nation, is currently undergoing restoration work. Three…
The Bhutanese government is enhancing reintegration efforts for overseas citizens, focusing on the National Reintegration Program and the OEP. Returnees must meet eligibility requirements and undergo merit-based recruitment processes, with…
ESP, a Bhutanese economic stimulus program, has shown early achievements in stimulating economic activity, fostering new enterprises, creating job opportunities, enhancing agricultural self-sufficiency, and promoting Bhutanese culture and tourism. Lyonpo…
Gelephu-Landowners affected by planned Gelephu International Airport receive temporary relief from suspended loan payments until compensation arrives, with banks assessing applicants on a case-by-case basis. Compensation packages for airport-affected properties…
The National Council has raised concerns about road safety amid a surge in vehicle accidents, questioning the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport’s efforts to address the issue. Sonam Tenzin warns…
Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, has launched a “Bhutan 21st Century Economic Roadmap:10X National Economic Vision” to achieve a tenfold increase in GDP by 2050. Bhutan’s President, Lyonchhen, has confirmed…
By reviewing the point-of-sale system, Malaysia’s finance minister hopes to decrease inflated pricing by proposing a 9–10% tax reduction for small and medium-sized vehicles. Bhutanese MPs have questioned the government’s…
