A People’s Project | Kuensel Online
6 days ago · His Majesty the King’s Royal address at the 117th National Day was a profound call to action—a clarion call for all Bhutanese people to embrace collective responsibility to build a bright future. Outlining the timeframe for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), His …
Reforming laws and policies for a better economy
4 days ago · To create a business-friendly environment in the country and improve the economy, reforms in laws, policies, and regulations are crucial. One of the major concerns for relevant stakeholders in business is the wide range of laws and government regulations that pose obstacles rather than facilitate growth.
Construction of 1,125 MW Dorjilung Project to kickstart late next …
6 days ago · The construction of the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project, spanning Lhuentse and Mongar Dzongkhag, is set to commence by next year end. Preparatory activities, including building access roads, ensuring power supply, and setting up transit camps, are expected to commence in the second quarter of the year, according to the Druk Green Power Corporation …
Crypto firm Matrixport to expand operations in Gelephu …
6 days ago · Staff Reporter. Matrixport, a global leader in crypto financial services, has announced its application for a Financial Services Permission License to operate in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), making it the first licence applicant under GMC’s new financial services and virtual asset regulatory framework.
Bamboo craft empowers villagers in Mongar | Kuensel Online
6 days ago · Gyalpoizhing—Dorji Rinchen, a 54-year-old villager from Kalapang in Mongar, saw his life take a meaningful turn when he gained new skills through the Tarayana Foundation’s initiative in his village. Despite years of experience in bamboo craftsmanship, he lacked the techniques needed to create a ...
Climate change, a threat to agrifood security in Bhutan
4 days ago · YK Poudel. Paro—Bhutan’s agrifood sector is one of the most impacted sectors by climate change. Regional experts emphasise the need for collaboration, innovation, and sustainable practices to ensure that Bhutan’s agricultural sector is not only resilient, but also economically viable in the long term.
Bhutan to sell carbon credits to Singapore | Kuensel Online
5 days ago · Bhutan is leading the way in carbon trading, with plans to sell carbon credits to Singapore within the next seven months. Bhutan is among the first 10 countries globally ready to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which enables carbon credit trading to help countries meet their climate goals.
Mid-Latitude Region Network in Bhutan to address climate crisis
6 days ago · Her Majesty Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck graced the opening of Annual International Conference yesterday. YK Poudel. Paro—Experts, policymakers, and young professionals from across mountainous nations have convened in Paro for the six-day International Expert Group Meeting (EGM) of the Mid-Latitude Region Network (MLRN).
Close to 300 take part in Dzongkha test | Kuensel Online
4 days ago · The Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development (DCDD) has conducted the Dzongkha competency test eight times since 2020 through the Dzongkha Standard Testing System (DSTS). DSTS, which is a pilot Dzongkha test, has so far seen the participation of close to 300 Dzongkha enthusiasts ...
Statistics is power | Kuensel Online
4 days ago · It could not have been a coincidence, but the National Statistics Bureau launching its national strategy for the development of statistics, a day after the National Day, could help the country, especially policy makers, to live up to the priorities that …