BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

…Feasibility studies for four other small hydro projects consisting of 45MW Gamri-I, 26MW Druk Bindu-I and II, 20MW Begana, and 90MW Jomori are nearing completion after which construction will be immediately initiated Tshering DorjiThe annual electricity generation from the plants in operation in 2022 reached 10,752 million units (MU). Out of this, 3,295 MU was consumed domestically, while 7,819 MU …

…Calls for inclusivity are rising as non-civil servants urge a reconsideration of postal ballot eligibility and propose alternatives to ensure equal participation Sonam DekiGrowing discontent is evident among private sector employees concerning the current postal ballot system. They are questioning the fairness of a system that appears to favor civil servants, which raises concerns about unequal treatment under the law. …

Tashi Yoezer stands as a formidable force in the realm of boxing, having honed his craft through nine years of unwavering dedication and rigorous training. His journey has forged him into a resolute and accomplished boxer, primed to make his mark on the international stage. Possessing remarkable skills and an unwavering belief in his abilities, Tashi fearlessly embraces the forthcoming …

As Bhutan enters the fiscal year 2023-24, while there have been positive signs of progress, such as a reduction in the fiscal deficit due to increased revenue mobilization, Bhutan faces challenges with a projected widening fiscal deficit, driven by reduced grant estimates. The total public debt has risen to alarming levels, reaching 136.8 percent of GDP, primarily attributed to hydropower …

…𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎’𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚 𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 By Sonam DekiThe Department of Tourism is actively exploring various avenues to boost tourism. While a Sustainable Development Fee is charged for every tourist, the department adopts a unique approach for social media influencers whom they deem capable of effectively promoting the kingdom. These influencers, …