Bhutan
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FMCL buys Nu 33.55 million worth of crops to support farmers
In a move to support local farmers and stabilise agricultural supply chains, the Farm Machinery Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FMCL)…
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New road to Lunana promises change
Punakha—Tucked deep in the northern frontiers of the country’s Himalayas, Lunana Gewog is one of the most remote places in…
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Replica of Dorji Dhen Choeten to be built in GMC
Gelephu—His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over the groundbreaking ceremony (Salhang Tendrel) for the Dorden Tashi Gomang, a replica of…
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Climate Crowdfunding Project in Protected Areas in Bhutan
Communities in two protected areas will soon benefit from targeted climate adaptation projects funded by the Climate Crowd Initiative, a…
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Nu 325M project to restore Zhemgang Dzong
Zhemgang—The restoration of Zhemgang Dzong will begin in the second fiscal year of the 13th Plan, with a budget of…
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Punakha introduces night and evening rafting adventure
Punakha— As the calm waters of the Punatshangchhu shimmer under the moonlight, tourists enjoy a unique experience—night and evening river…
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Southern Governor receives Bhutan Olympic Committee President
His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Governor of the Southern Governorate, received His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen…
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Bhutan: South Asia’s Safest Haven for Travellers
Despite dropping from its 17th position in 2023, Bhutan remains the sole South Asian country ranked among the top 21…
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New measures to streamline exports from Samdrupjongkhar
Samdrupjongkhar—Authorities in Samdrupjongkhar are cracking down on illegal mandarin exports to prevent market disruptions and loss of government revenue. Middlemen…
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Punakha crematorium faces urgent waste and sanitation concerns
Punakha—Located north of the Punakha Dzong, the Punakha Duethre (crematorium), is the only cremation in town. However, the site is…
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