Bhutan ranks 38th among the most vulnerable countries to climate change threats but lags at 62nd in preparedness, according to the State of Climate in Asia Report 2023.
The fire, which broke out around 11 am on January 4 in Barshong village, quickly spread beyond the control of the local villagers.
Local leaders, educators, and policymakers argue that the preferential treatment of central schools could create significant disparities in learning opportunities.
Visitors were greeted with a room adorned with agricultural tools, household items, kitchen utensils, and daily-use tools, all elegantly displayed on the white walls of the…
The meeting, themed “Accelerating Collaborative Scientific and Policy Response to Climate Change and Improve Socio-Ecological Resilience”, focuses on addressing the pressing…
To attract foreign banks and private sector investors, the GMC plans to invest initially in core infrastructure like the airport and inland port to create a foundation for future…
Sither Lhamo, 90, is a master weaver from Khoma, Lhuentse. On Tuesday, December 10, she received the Living Legend Award in Weaving Culture for her contribution from Her Majesty…
Banning import of vehicles is impossible. All the Bhutanese government can do is impose moratoriums on import of vehicles from time to time, and lift it at the “convenience”,…
The vehicle quota system, which allows MPs and civil servants to import vehicles at reduced cost, has morphed into a privilege that disproportionately benefits a small segment of…
The recovery of tourism and trade services, a vital part of the service sector, also contributed to the growth. On the demand side, an increase in non-hydro exports and consumer…