Mining in Bhutan’s Samtse: Communities demand fair share amid growing impacts
Local residents feel neglected, with poor road infrastructure, which makes commuting difficult.
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Waste water treatment goes high-tech in Thimphu
The automated waste treatment plant in Babesa cleans six to eight million litres of waste water daily.
Bhutan’s domestic electricity consumption to outstrip production by 2026
Bhutan plans to diversify its energy portfolio by developing alternative renewable sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass.
ADB invests USD 30 million in Bhutan’s solar energy vision
This initiative aims to install solar panels on the rooftops of public buildings, including government offices, hospitals, schools, markets, and parking structures, generating up…
Bhutan Innovation Forum to launch world’s first mindfulness city
The Gelephu Mindfulness City will blend civil infrastructure, green technologies, and mindful innovation.
Affordable homes: A distant dream?- Kuensel
Many Bhutanese, including civil servants, struggle to secure housing despite stable and prestigious jobs.
Bhutan owns over 13,000 Bitcoin worth USD 780 million; 4th largest government holder globally
The value of Bitcoin held by Bhutan represents about 25 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2023, which is estimated at Nu 249.39 billion or USD 3.02…
Heavy workload pushes Bhutanese rural teachers to transfer to urban schools
With heavy workloads, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of support, teachers say the situation is affecting not only their professional lives but also their mental and…
Railway link to be an economic game-changer for Bhutan’s Samtse
The current reliance on truck transport from the Banarhat railway station in West Bengal, India, incurs considerable inconvenience and cost. The new railway station within Bhutan…
AI as a suspect: A Bhutan-Germany panel discussion
The dialogue, held at the Thimphu Press Club in Changzamtog, sought to foster a greater understanding of the evolving media landscape and the risks posed by unchecked technology…