non-renewable resources are running low in the country
With the known reserves of coal and talc completely depleted and other non-renewable resources exhibiting concerning downward trends, the nation’s non-renewable resources present a mixed picture of stability and decline.…
Manipal Hospitals pioneers AI-driven wireless pacemaker in Eastern India
Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria has become the first center in Eastern India to successfully implant Abbott’s Aveir Leadless pacemaker, marking a significant advancement in cardiac care. The innovative device, recently introduced…
Employment falls as agriculture’s GDP share rises
According to the Royal Monetary Authority’s annual report 2024, over the previous five years, employment in the agricultural sector has decreased while the sector’s GDP contribution has increased. In 2023,…
The EV market is evolving as a result of ST Motors’ most recent luxury offerings
The MG Cyberster and Maxus MIFA are two new premium electric vehicle (EV) models that ST Motors has unveiled in Thimphu. These luxury vehicles with autopilot come with GPS systems…
HMPV is not a new virus or the next COVID-19
Agency: India reports 8 cases while Bhutan stays unaffected On 4th January, China reported an increase in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), triggering fears among the public that another pandemic,…
Modifications to empower companies and boost investor confidence
In order to improve risk management, streamline corporate governance procedures, and make alternative financing more accessible to businesses, the Bhutanese CRA has updated four of its current regulations and enacted…
Government reexamination of drug-related policies
At a two-day CLAN Summit 2025, 25 representatives from seven districts voiced concerns about the current approach to the drug crisis, criticizing the Bhutanese government’s response, which includes tougher laws…
Mining is blamed by the Samrang community for the rise in flood risks
Despite the installation of gabion walls, people of Samrang River are afraid of flooding, particularly during the monsoon season. Twenty years ago, Lakmon Rai lost four acres of farmland. The…
The Khorlochhu hydroelectric project continues
Contracts totaling Nu 16.8 billion have been inked by Khorlochhu Hydro Power Limited (KHPL) with Jaiprakash Associates Limited and Construction Development Corporation Limited for the building of a dam and…
An effort to make public spending less opaque
Public spending processes need to be reformed after the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) exposed large sums of money in unnecessary spending. The 2023–24 Annual Audit Report shows a trend of…