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Three community projects launched to promote human-tiger coexistence
Source: BBS
Nubi in Trongsa is one of the country’s major human-tiger conflict hotspots. As the area lies within the migratory paths and biological…
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Women taxi drivers navigate safety risks and financial challenges
Source: BBS
For a small but growing number of Bhutanese women, driving a taxi has become a route to economic independence. But many say…
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Marketing executives ready to drive digital growth
Source: Kuensel
Paro – Marketing executives from media houses have expressed confidence in driving digital growth after successfully completing the country’s first digital marketing…
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Loneliness and financial insecurity raise mental health risks among older Bhutanese
Source: BBS
Bhutan is said to transition into an ageing society by next year. For many senior citizens, growing old can also mean spending…
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Book on Bhutan’s cultural and spiritual bond with tigers to inspire conservation
Source: BBS
For many rural communities in the country, conservation messages are more meaningful when they are rooted in faith and culture rather than…
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Global Tiger Day marks launch of projects to strengthen human-tiger coexistence
Source: Kuensel
To mark Global Tiger Day, three innovative conservation initiatives were launched in Trongsa to reduce human-tiger conflict while creating economic benefits for…
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Khorlochhu project revives business in Doksum
Source: Kuensel
The once-sleepy town of Doksum in Trashiyangtse is undergoing a transformation following the commencement of the 600MW Khorlochhu Hydroelectric Project (KHP), with…
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ECB confirms LG and parliamentary elections will continue in GMC-SAR
Source: Kuensel
he Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has confirmed that the establishment of the Gelephu Mindfulness City Special Administrative Region (GMC-SAR) will not…
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Luxury hotels push back on wage criticism, citing costs and seasonality
Source: Kuensel
Luxury hotel operators in the country maintain that premium room rates do not translate into equally high profits, arguing that steep operating…
