Organic vegetables are becoming source of income for Kochin producers
Kamala Tamang saves money through vegetable farming, utilizing RENEW support. Kuchin Vegetable Production Group transforms farming in Kochin, providing access to markets and new opportunities. The gewog administration has supported…
Jumbos go up to Zhemgang for food
11 elephants moved from Sarpang to Zhemgang, destroying water pipes and damaging temporary labor camps. They also consumed alcohol at the camps. The 14-elephant herd that has been lingering in…
Bhutan Eyes Digital Currency with Indian Backing
Bhutan is set to launch a pilot project for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India. The Bhutanese Ngultrum-backed digital currency will use…
Samtse asks PMO for town development funds
Samtse town leaders seek urgent development funding after years of stalled progress. They aim to increase infrastructure improvements and seek additional funding for the planned Samtse Throm. Samtse Thromde Ngotshab’s…
Tourism promotes community, integrity, and the national goal
Bhutan’s DoT is reimagining its tourism strategy, prioritizing community, integrity, and national vision through a collaborative, government-driven, private sector-led model. DoT director Damcho Rinzin emphasizes Bhutan’s “High Value, Low Volume”…
Bhutan Projects 8.5% Economic Growth in 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts Bhutan’s economy will grow by 8.5% in 2025. The recovery is attributed to increased hydropower exports, a rebound in tourism, and government investment in…
Achieving 13th Plan’s goals requires significant reforms in the banking sector
Experts suggest Bhutan needs financial deepening to achieve its 13th Plan goals, as it sustains economic growth, reduces borrowing costs, and unlocks private sector potential. Between 2016 and 2024, Nepal’s…
Free egg airlifts are offered by Drukair to remote Lunana schools
Drukair helicopter will airlift eggs to Lunana’s isolated schools, ensuring no child is left behind. The One-Child, One-Egg initiative provides one egg per child daily through the school feeding programme.…
500MW mining complex owned by Bitdeer Jigmeling will completely operational in 2026
Bitdeer has begun operations at its second-largest Bitcoin mining data centre in Sarpang, collaborating with Druk Holding to develop sustainable mining practices in Bhutan. Bhutan and GMC collaborate on a…
While in eastern Bhutan on royal tour, His Majesty
While on a royal tour of the eastern dzongkhags, His Majesty the King is visiting with local residents and dzongkhag officials. His Majesty spoke to the highland people during his…