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The iconic structure of the south is battling with landslides, as experts warn of unstable landmass in the area where the structure is relocated By Tashi Namgyal Thimphu TheKharbandiGoenpa, the Lam (Abbot) and his contingent ofmonks are the repositories and the arsenal of religious and spiritual munitions, catering to the needs of almost 70 percent of both urban and urbane …

Most recently, a man was washed away by a flashflood in Konbar under Monggar district By Tashi Dhendup Bhutan is experiencing increased incidences of monsoon-induced disasters. And, the problem is aggravated every passing year with major damages accrued on lives and properties. This year the most tragic incident occurred in Laya where ten highlanders who were collecting cordyceps were buried …

After almost 18-month hiatus Bhutanese students studying in India eagerly await to return back to their colleges. By Tshering Dema The wait has been pretty long and arduous. Even after a year and a half of remaining idle, around 5000 Bhutanese students who are studying in various colleges in India are still waiting to return back to their colleges. The …

The economy experienced largest contraction in 2020 triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. By Phurpa Wangmo Further, the growth is expected to drop to an all-time low of -6.3 percent as output from tourism-related services, construction, and manufacturing sectors deteriorated. While various containment measures including two nationwide lockdowns effectively controlled the number of COVID-19 cases in the country, economic activities almost …

Staff reporter The country marked the Global Tiger Day this year on July 29 with various publication releases and other issues related to the majestic cat which is fast become an endangered species in our planet. The Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS), MoFAS and WWF-Bhutan along with conservation partners Bhutan For Life , RSPN Bhutan , Bhutan Ecological …

By Phurpa Wangmo Close to four years after joining the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) party and contesting the 2018 general elections from North Thimphu, Lily Wangchuk the founder of erstwhile DCT party has resigned from the opposition party. The 49-year-old, who was also the founder and President of Druk Chirwang Tshogpa which did not make it past the primaries in …

By Tandin Wangchuk The Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, or the RNR Sector, is the largest platform for employment in the country. Of late, the ministry has also made significant progress in advancing its IT-related developments. One of the chief mandates of MoAF is putting up the best efforts towards informing farmers on new technologies and research results to provide …

The majority of the respondents feel that corruption is quite serious in Bhutan and has increased over the last five years. By Chimi Wangmo The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in its National Integrity Assessment (NIA) states that at the national level indicates that efforts and initiatives undertaken by the public agencies to improve integrity are on track to achieve intended results. …

Human-wildlife conflict which is rampant in Bhutan and all parts of the natural world continue to be overlooked by policymakers. By Tandin Wangchuk A joint report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and WWF titled ‘A future for all – the need for human-wildlife coexistence’, reveals that globally, conflict-related killing affects more than 75% of the world’s wild cat …

By Tashi Dhendup The Embassy of India and the Food and Agricultural Export Development Authority of India (APEDA) organized a virtual seller-buyer meeting, between the Uttar Pradesh Co-operative Marketing Association (HOFED) and importers Bhutanese, to promote the export of Indian mangoes to Bhutan. The virtual meet was conducted with a particular focus on the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Speaking …