The 1.5℃ world calls for banning fossil-fuelled vehicles latest by 2035! What is Bhutan doing for electromobility and low carbon transport? What is holding Bhutan from upscaling transport …
The issues around hydropower and forest resource for Carbon Neutral Bhutan
Bhutan remained faithful to this transition since 2009 – almost 12 years ago – when it declared to remain carbon neutral (CN) in perpetuity. Yet agenda for green growth remained silent in Bhutan’s …
Babu Bjitsi – One of Bhutan’s First Veterinary Surgeons
My dear Apa, Jigme has just mentioned to me the case of Pichhi Wangyal, a Bhutanese Veterinary Surgeon, who lost his life during the Gyantse flood last year.” Writes N. K Rustomji in a letter to Shri …
COVID-19: The situation in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Bhutan
In Bangladesh, an ongoing nationwide lockdown is being extended until mid-May. In Sri Lanka, the total number of confirmed cases has topped 115,000. Schools have been shut, and people are urged to …
Gyelsay Trulku inaugurates Bhutan Children’s museum
What began as a small art club in Woochu Lower Secondary School (WLSS) years ago has today given birth to Bhutan Children’s Museum. It is a community-based programme in Paro. Gyelsay Trulku Jigme …
Jaigaon traders hit by Bhutan Covid curbs
Over 2,000 traders from across India who ran their businesses have left for their home states, and at least 1,000 more are preparing to leave …
Unemployment Bhutan’s rising problem
Bhutan, nestled in the Himalayas, has been in news in the last few days. The country, which embarked on a vaccination drive on March 27 has, already managed to inoculate 93 per cent of the …
Bhutan expects 3.3 GDP growth next fiscal year
Bhutan’s GDP is expected to grow by 3.3 percent next fiscal year, according to an estimate by the Bhutanese government. The country is hoping for a good recovery once it completes its vaccination …
Bhutan to supply 40 MT liquid oxygen to Assam for COVID-19 patients daily
Guwahati/Shillong: Bhutan will supply 40 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen to Assam daily for Covid patients, an official release said Tuesday. A release from the Indian mission in Bhutan said that …
Bhutan to supply 40 MT liquid oxygen to Assam for COVID-19 patients daily
Guwahati/Shillong: Bhutan will supply 40 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen to Assam daily for Covid patients, an official release said Tuesday. A release from the Indian mission in Bhutan said that …