Bhutan strengthens efforts to achieve malaria-free status by 2025
WEB8 hours ago · Bhutan is intensifying efforts to achieve malaria-free status by next year. Bhutan had aimed to eliminate malaria by 2018, but indigenous cases delayed the goal. An investigation is underway to determine if a recent case at Phibsoo in Sarpang is indigenous. If it is not an indigenous case and no such cases are reported this year, it would mark the country's three consecutive years of zero ...
Participants take delight in attending Bhutan Innovation Forum
WEB7 hours ago · September 24, 2024. Excitement is building among participants as the Bhutan Innovation Forum gears up to bring together global thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs among others at the iconic Dungkar Dzong in Paro next week. The three-day event will host key discussions on mindfulness, …
United Nations adopts Pact for the Future - BBSCL
WEB12 hours ago · To transform global governance, the United Nations adopted the Pact for the Future on Sunday during the 79th UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York. The Pact for the Future is a comprehensive international agreement that addresses present-day challenges and establishes a framework for future cooperation in key areas.
Water seepage to delay full commissioning of PHPA-II - BBSCL
WEB7 hours ago · The water seepage at the powerhouse of Punatshangchu-II Hydroelectric Project will delay the full commissioning of the project. Initially, the full commissioning was planned for December this year. However, due to the seepage, the project is expected to be commissioned only in the second quarter of next year. This …
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WEBJuly inflation rises slightly to 2.04%, up from June. September 19, 2024. Inflation has continued to be low this year, with the National Statistics Bureau’s latest Consumer Price Index report showing a modest increase for the month of July. The overall inflation rate now stands at 2.04 per cent, slightly up from June’s 1.84 per cent.
Tourism Services Portal attracts more than 1,500 Bhutanese …
WEB8 hours ago · Since its launch last month, more than 1,500 Bhutanese tourism-related service providers have registered on the Tourism Services Portal provided by the Department of Tourism.The service providers include tour operators, guides, hotels and homestays among others. The portal serves as a one-stop platform to access and book services from certified and verified tour operators, guides, hotels ...
Kingdom of Bhutan International Film Festival concludes
WEB12 hours ago · September 24, 2024. Bhutan’s first international film festival, the Kingdom of Bhutan International Film Festival, concluded yesterday in the capital. Spanning five days, the festival celebrated the art of filmmaking, fostered global appreciation for Bhutanese cinema, and showcased the unique cultural heritage of Bhutan and the Himalayan region.
Meet the cabinet ministers of the fourth democratically elected ...
WEBJan 28, 2024 · Meet the cabinet ministers of the fourth democratically elected government. January 28, 2024. The newly formed government will comprise a total of nine ministries. Four ministers from the west, two each from the south and central and one from the east will head the nine ministries. 65-year-old Gem Tshering from …
Gyalsung Portal launched - BBSCL
WEBOct 9, 2023 · Gyalsung Portal launched. October 9, 2023. Eligible Bhutanese youth can now register for the Gyalsung training programme online. The project’s website was launched in the capital today. Bhutanese youth born in 2005 and who attain the age of 18 this year, will be the first batch to participate in the National Service training.
Bhutan Telecom launches commercial 5G network - BBSCL
WEBDec 27, 2021 · From self-driving cars to smart farming as well as smart homes and beyond, 5G or the fifth generation of mobile network is expected to change the way people live, work and play. And Bhutanese can now look forward to reaping the benefits of the 5G technology with the service available from both telecom operators in the country. Bhutan Telecom launched the 5G commercial network today for its ...