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…𝑬𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒍𝒖𝒙 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏’𝒔 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 By Kezang Choden Gangtey Gewog, a scenic and historically significant region under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag, is facing a burgeoning waste management crisis that threatens to compromise its environmental integrity. Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, including the iconic Phobjikha Valley, and the annual Black-Necked Crane Festival, the Gewog has become a …

…𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑵𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 By Kezang Choden Nestled in the serene landscape of Bumthang, Chumey Gewog is embracing a transformative approach to economic development that honours tradition while fostering modern livelihoods. Residents have united to form community groups dedicated to producing traditional foods and local products, creating economic opportunities while preserving …

By Nedup Dorji and Pema Wangmo In a modest classroom brimming with eager young minds, the foundation of Bhutan’s technological future is being carefully laid. Amid a global shift towards innovation, a local Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based Robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) Training Institute is pioneering technology education for children as young as five years old. …

…𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑨𝒊𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 By Kezang ChodenPanbang Dungkhag in Zhemgang Dzongkhag witnessed a significant milestone with the Salang Tendrel (groundbreaking ceremony) for a 132 kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at Lungjung. This pivotal event marks the initiation of a transformative power infrastructure project set to bolster the power supply in the Lower Kheng …

Bhutan’s Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), officially launched in May 2024 with significant backing from the Government of India, represents a bold effort to rejuvenate the nation’s economy after the disruptive impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The program’s objective is clear: to bolster domestic production, create jobs, and support businesses that have been hit hard by the pandemic. However, the recent …