Three international construction firms are set to undertake the Gelephu-Tareythang highway project in Sarpang, requiring joint ventures or sub-consultants to promote local engagement and capacity building. The World Bank-supported project,…
Bhutan has unveiled its new Sustainable Tourism Framework 2025, which includes mandatory eco-certification for all tour operators and a daily visitor impact fee. The new rules aim to control the…
The Ministry of Finance has started talks with RMA and the FIAB to determine whether to extend the loan deferment facility for sectors that are still experiencing financial difficulties, as…
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…
