ADB projects Bhutan’s inflation to moderate at 4.2 percent in 2025
Inflation in Bhutan will largely mirror global price trends for essential commodities like petroleum and food, which heavily feature in the nation’s import basket, an expert…
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Bhutan scales up quinoa diet to tackle rising cases of noncommunicable diseases
The addition of quinoa to the diet has reduced rice consumption by 2,000 kilograms (kg) with a 10 percent quinoa substitution in hospital meals.
US tariff on Bhutan’s exports likely to have minimal impact: ADB
Going through the four years’ export figures of Bhutan with the US, an expert has said that the export to the US accounts for mere 0.1 percent of Bhutan’s gross domestic…
Two suspects arrested for murder of Bhutanese driver in India’s Assam
After absconding for 10 days, Thenrap Lepcha, was arrested in Siliguri on April 10, while Krishna Prasad Adhikari was apprehended the following day in Dadgari. The vehicle of the…
Airline airlifts eggs to remote schools in Bhutan’s Lunana free of charge
This is part of the government’s One-Child, One-Egg initiative that provides one egg per child daily through the school feeding programme.
In a remote monastery in Bhutan, masked warriors resurrect an epic
The Gesar epic, a sprawling oral fresco on which the dance is rooted, orbits a divine paradox: a warrior-king born to conquer chaos yet embodying compassion.
Meat price fixing in Bhutan impacts consumers: study
The study surveyed 53 of the capital city’s 105 registered meat vendors. The findings reveal a concerning picture of centralised pricing power amid soaring meat imports, rising…
A momentous bond: Bhutan welcomes Thailand’s Royal Family
As Bhutan prepares to welcome Their Majesties, excitement buzzes across the nation. Ambassador Dorji emphasises the significance of this royal visit not only as a reflection of…
Students and teachers in Bhutan weigh the use of AI in education
Sherab Lhaden, a student from Motithang Higher Secondary School, said that she frequently uses AI tools to verify answers and generate ideas, especially when she is unsure about…
Bhutan targets 485 MW green hydrogen capacity by 2050
This is part of USD 395 million green hydrogen strategy to support the decarbonisation of transport and industrial sectors in the country by 2050.