Nepal and Bhutan have recently taken steps to strengthen their bilateral trade relations. Both countries are working towards reducing tariffs, improving border trade facilities, and enhancing transportation networks. Nepal exports…
To cut down on wait times and enhance security at the international pedestrian terminal connecting Phuentsholing and Jaigaon, India, DoI is putting automated border control systems into place. These e-gates…
Starlink plans to launch high-speed satellite-based internet services in Bhutan after receiving approval from BICMA. This represents a significant change in the nation’s telecom environment. According to BICMA officials, before…
Starting this year, the Film Association of Bhutan (FAB) and the Bhutan Information, Communications, and Media Authority (BICMA) will work together to host the Bhutan National Film Awards. The awards,…
In an effort to address nutritional inadequacies among schoolchildren nationwide, around 32,000 pupils in 300 pilot schools chosen for the “One-Child, One-Egg” project will begin receiving one egg daily through…
In Bhutan, where 17.9% of children under five are stunted, 8.7% are underweight, and 36.5% are anemic, the FAO has committed USD 2 million for a pilot project aimed at…
With the launch of PrEP, an oral drug that dramatically lowers the risk of acquiring HIV, Bhutan has made significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. As part of the…
Gelphu Mindfulness City (GMC) in Bhutan adopts Singapore’s Property Tax Act 1960 to develop GMC to align economic growth with well-being and rebuild land values. The Act establishes a transparent…
In a strategic move to bolster their energy sectors, Nepal and Bhutan are actively seeking investments from Indian companies to develop hydropower projects. Both nations aim to enhance electricity generation…
For the first time, RENEW documented ten instances of GBV among people with disabilities last year. Although there are no case studies on the prevalence of GBV in the disabled…
