As additional Covid-19 variations appear in area, MoH is on guard
India’s Ministry of Health (MoH) confirms no immediate concern over Covid-19 variants LF.7 and NB.1.8, stating surveillance is heightened but no significant changes in transmissibility or vaccine escape potential. MoH…
Government suggests comprehensive tax revisions
Finance Minister Lekey Dorji introduces Income Tax Bill 2025, introducing reforms including revised personal income tax, lower corporate tax rates, and modernization of tax administration. The proposed tax reform in…
Himalayan Kingdom’s Digital Leap Attracts Global Collaboration
Bhutan has inaugurated its first National AI Research Centre in Thimphu, focusing on sustainable tech applications in agriculture, environment, and education. The center is a joint venture between the Bhutanese…
Mountain Partnership Products Initiative provides access to global markets for weavers
Weavers Yathra and Kishuthara have registered their products under the MPP Initiative, securing a new international market opportunity. The initiative supports mountain farmers with fair compensation and agrobiodiversity protection, promoting…
There now 2 additional waste disposal locations to support circular economy movement
Public-private partnership in Thimphu opens two new community waste drop-off centres, improving waste segregation and recycling infrastructure. 11 drop-off centers and storage facilities are now operational. The Bhutan Ecological Society,…
Thimphu’s Forest Protection Strategy Could Inspire Himalayan Neighbors
Bhutan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forests has launched an ambitious Community Forest Management plan, aiming to empower 1,200 villages to manage surrounding woodlands independently. The initiative hopes to preserve biodiversity…
Bureaucratic barriers prevent Bhutanese returnees from reintegrating
Over 160 overseas returnees, awaiting placement, face delays due to bureaucratic recruitment and lack of a streamlined system to restore them to their former jobs. Over 500 Bhutanese overseas workers…
Communities are calling for revision to the day’s visiting limitations
Communities along the southern border are urging the government to revise day-visitor tourism restrictions, arguing they stifle local tourism development and cut off economic opportunities. Local leaders argue that government…
Bhutan Launches Eco-Tech Center to Combat Climate Crisis
Bhutan has inaugurated its National Climate Innovation Hub in Thimphu to promote climate-focused startups and green technologies. The facility will serve as an incubator for youth-led ventures in areas like…
Reevaluating migration in order to bring about economic change
A regional conference in Thimphu reimagined migration as a strategic opportunity for inclusive growth and economic transformation, highlighting the accelerating out-migration and expanding diaspora communities. The conference discussed ethical recruitment,…