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New Cooperative Boosts Local Economy and Farmers’ Fortunes in Samdrupjongkhar
In a bold move to tackle poverty and unemployment, a new cooperative initiative is transforming how local farmers…
Brace for a Warmer, Drier Winter Season
Residents and visitors in Bhutan should prepare for a winter that promises warmer daytime temperatures and near-average rainfall,…
Earthquake Triggers Avalanches and Raises GLOF Concerns in Tibet
A devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the Shigatse region of Tibet, China, on January 7, causing significant geological…
Nurturing the Soil, Sustaining the Future: The Organic Farming Revolution
In the serene foothills of Dewathang, Samdrupjongkhar, the dawn of a new day brings more than sunlight; it…
Pioneering Study on Permafrost Amid Rising Global Temperatures
As global temperatures continue to climb, the serene mountain landscapes of Bhutan are facing an unseen menace beneath…
Punakha Homestays: A Sanctuary for Culture and the Endangered White-Bellied Heron
Nestled along the serene banks of the Phochhu, Mochhu, and Punatsangchhu rivers, the homestays of Punakha are more…
Thimphu Takes Green Leap with New Composting Facility to Tackle Waste and Boost Agriculture
In a pioneering move towards sustainable urban living, Thimphu Thromde has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art composting…
Yungichhu Hydropower Project Transforms Lives in Lhuentse’s Maedtsho Gewog
The 32MW Yungichhu Hydropower Project, currently under construction in Maedtsho Gewog, Lhuentse, is rapidly becoming a beacon of…
Bhutan and India Forge Historic Energy Partnership for Regional Growth
In a landmark development, Bhutan and India have solidified their energy partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Inaugural SDG Partnership Week to Accelerate Progress
In a landmark initiative aimed at bolstering collaborative efforts towards national development, the Bhutanese government, in partnership with…