4 bills & significant review reports will discussed at 35th NC session
A review report on youth and substance misuse will be presented at the 35th session of the National Council, emphasizing the significance of keeping young people from becoming victims of…
Summer session of Parliament will discuss 10 bills & confirm important agreements
MOAL Secretary Namgyel pledges to launch a pilot crop and livestock insurance scheme targeting key crops and essential livestock, covering climate-related losses and pests. Bhutan’s government bills include the Budget…
Govt approval of National Insurance Scheme provide safety net for farmers
The government has approved a new NCLIS to safeguard Bhutanese farmers from climate change and wildlife depredation risks. The NCLIS was introduced following a 4th Parliament resolution recommending the establishment…
Sustainable agriculture the subject of Germany’s Bhutan Day
Bhutan Day, a German initiative, held in Berlin, involving experts, students, and guests to discuss Bhutan’s agricultural sector and its sustainable future. Younten Phuntsho, Bhutan’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock,…
Bhutan high standards to safeguard expecting others and infants
Bhutan’s Ministry of Health has released BENAP 2025-2029, aiming to reduce newborn mortality, stillbirths, and maternal mortality to 5 per 1,000 live births, 2 per 1,000, and 40 per 100,000…
Bhutan introduces a national cryptocurrency payment system for tourists
Bhutan has launched a national-level crypto payment system, Binance Pay, allowing international visitors to pay for travel-related expenses using cryptocurrencies like BNB, BTC, and USDC. Binance Pay, a blockchain-based payment…
Despite institutional obstacles, Bhutan’s spice sector aims for export breakthrough
Bhutan’s spice sector, led by Chhimi Dorjee, faces challenges in scaling up, accessing testing facilities, and meeting international certification standards, stifling its export potential, despite cardamom being the top spice…
Thimphu Youth Voice Calls for Election Reforms and E-Voting
Bhutan’s Youth Parliament has formally submitted a proposal to the Election Commission advocating for a national digital voting system to boost youth participation. They argue that e-voting would make elections…
Solar Power to Energize Rural Households, Reduce Hydropower Dependency
Bhutan has inaugurated its first solar village project in Paro, providing clean energy to over 150 remote households. The project, funded by the Asian Development Bank, aims to diversify Bhutan’s…
Kangaroo maternal care transforms infant survival
KMC, a low-cost, high-impact intervention, is revolutionizing neonatal care in hospital wards by providing human touch to some of the country’s most vulnerable newborns. Bhutan has adopted Early Essential Newborn…