Bhutan’s much-touted happiness rating lies atop a bed of pain. The pain of Bhutanese refugees of Nepali origin. I know, because I am one of them. I come from an average working-class family that …
WHO Regional Committee member countries vow to strengthen health systems
The 75th session of the Regional Committee for WHO South-East Asia concluded in Bhutan with member countries vowing to strengthen health systems …
Businesses build hopes on India’s ‘free transit’ offer
India has been providing free transit to Bangladesh for exporting its products to Nepal and Bhutan, according to the joint statement released on Wednesday, a day after official talks between Prime …
Businesses build hopes on India’s ‘free transit’ offer
India has been providing free transit to Bangladesh for exporting its products to Nepal and Bhutan, according to the joint statement released on Wednesday, a day after official talks between Prime …
Self-defence is not a defence under criminal justice system of Bhutan
his property or another person or another person’s property.” The Penal Code of Bhutan (PCB), 2004 is based on this Model Code. While this Model Code is adapted in American states and includes the …
Coronavirus: tiny Bhutan set to reopen to tourism, ditch zero-Covid policy
The country of fewer than 800,000 people – known for its fabulous mountain vistas, untouched forests and imposing Buddhist monasteries – will start allowing international tourists back in from next …
Bhutan likely to save Nu 5.3B in a year from vehicle import moratorium
Bhutan could save Nu 5.3 billion (B) in a year from the moratorium on the import of vehicles. Bhutan imported 7,882 vehicles worth Nu 5.3B in 2021. The import includes buses, passenger cars, transport …
Bhutan bans import of most vehicles as foreign exchange reserves plummet
KATHMANDU, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Bhutan will ban the import of all vehicles except utility vehicles, heavy earthmoving machines and agriculture machinery to save dwindling foreign exchange reserves …
After Sri Lanka, Bhutan’s Crisis Risks On The Rise As Forex Reserves Plummet
Bhutan will ban the import of all vehicles except utility vehicles, heavy earthmoving machines and agriculture machinery to save dwindling foreign exchange reserves, the government said in a …
Zero-Covid Bhutan bans vehicle imports to stave off a Sri Lanka-style crisis
Bhutan will ban the import of all vehicles except utility vehicles, heavy earth-moving machines and agriculture machinery to save dwindling foreign exchange reserves, the government said in a …