From being a Director in Deloitte, Australia to the GMC
Agency: The Director of Compliance and Enforcement at the Governor’s Office of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Yeshi Choki, was a Director in the Audit and Assurance team in the…
Eastern Bhutan to Be Developed as ‘Agro-Green Belt’
Bhutan has launched its most ambitious agricultural project yet—an Organic Agro-Corridor in the east, covering over 1,200 hectares across Trashigang, Mongar, and Samdrup Jongkhar. The initiative will provide subsidies, export…
Preliminary Examination 2025 sees sharp rise in registrants, but vacancies drop by nearly half
Agency: According to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), a total of 5,905 candidates have registered for the Preliminary Examination (PE) 2025, marking a significant increase from 4,102 registrants in…
Desi High School begins five-year endeavor to restore the forest
Desi High School in Thimphu, Bhutan, has launched a five-year project to restore two hectares of degraded forest land near its campus. The initiative follows a forest fire in Debsi…
Businesses provide RSEB Nu 87 million in unclaimed funds
Both listed and delisted companies have contributed Nu 87.4 million in unclaimed funds to RSEB. Bhutan Insurance Limited, Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan, and Druk PNB Bank have the highest…
Thimphu wants all govt buses, taxis & vehicles to be electric by 2047
Thimphu faces a transportation crisis, with over half of its commutes predicted to be in traffic queues by 2047 if current trends continue unchecked. The LETMP aims to tackle traffic…
Bhutan’s Tiger Population Sees Sharp Rise, Says Latest Global Census
Bhutan has reported a 27% increase in its wild tiger population, according to the latest Global Tiger Census, released in partnership with WWF. The tiny Himalayan kingdom now has 131…
The third major ICC award goes to Bhutan Cricket
The International Cricket Council’s Female Cricket Initiative of the Year 2024 has named BCCB and Vanuatu the Global Winners. Bhutan’s dedication to reaching 100% female participation in cricket activities at…
Using solar energy to revolutionise agricultural irrigation
A report suggests Bhutan must rethink its irrigation methods due to unpredictable monsoon patterns. The report advocates for solar-powered solutions, such as solar lift irrigation, which is a viable alternative…
Bhutan to Launch National Digital Currency Trial in Partnership with Ripple
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan is set to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) version of the Ngultrum, in collaboration with American fintech firm Ripple. The trial will…