Bhutan
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Thimphu’s food scraps pile up while plastic steals the spotlight
Nearly half of Bhutan’s waste consists of food scraps, a staggering statistic that highlights a critical environmental challenge. With inadequate…
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Nobel laureate lauds Bhutan’s education system but cautions about digital dangers
Speaking at the inaugural Jigme Singye Wangchuck lecture series yesterday, Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi expressed his happiness and gratitude…
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Importing foreign workers to Bhutan will help revive wasteland
Sarpang—Sixty-year-old Laja Wangdi, a resident of Gadhen chiwog in Umling, Sarpang, has been leasing his 3.12 acres of wetlands on…
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WWF’s Living Planet Report 2024 calls for urgent global action to stop nature loss
Wildlife populations have dropped by more than 70 per cent over the past 50 years, according to the World Wildlife…
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After initial differences tough negotiations on between Adani Group and DGPC
The proposed joint venture between the Adani Group and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) over the 570 MW Wangchu project…
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Health ministry of Bhutan to roll out measures to support rural health workers
From overwhelming workloads during peak times to delays in essential allowances, health workers stationed in the country’s remote areas face…
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Gender pay gap in Bhutan: Women earn less in both urban and rural areas
Despite the overall employment rate of nearly 97 percent, there are significant disparities in the labour market, particularly between rural…
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Government of Bhutan to review ICM Act to strengthen cyber security
In the past four years, Bhutan recorded 650 cases of cybersecurity threats and attacks, with 204 incidents occurring in 2024…
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Bhutan Government slashes tourist arrival targets
Given the ongoing trend of tourist arrival in the country, the government has significantly lowered its annual targets for tourist…
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Drukair signs deal with Airbus to purchase five new aircrafts for long-haul flights
In celebration of the 13th Royal Wedding Anniversary of Their Majesties, Drukair signed a Purchase Agreement with Airbus for five…
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