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BFDA tightens controls on imported Langra mangoes after calcium carbide detected
Source: BBS
The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority, BFDA, has strengthened controls on imported Langra mangoes after it detected calcium carbide in 12 out…
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Foreign reserves fall by USD 31M but remain above critical level
Source: BBS
The country’s foreign reserve stood at USD 1.19bn as of July this year. During the Meet the Press session, the finance minister…
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Haa communities risk losing farm road funding over poor maintenance
Source: BBS
Communities in Haa could lose future farm road development funding if they fail to maintain existing roads. The Haa Dzongkhag Tshogdu has…
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Tergola Red Panda Trail: A community-led wildlife tourism model in Haa
Source: Kuensel
“Where red pandas thrive, forests survive” reads the first sign along the Tergola Trail in Haa. Winding through pristine broadleaf and rhododendron…
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Government holds off on immediate EV subsidies despite affordability concerns
Source: Kuensel
Private electric vehicle (EV) buyers will have to wait longer for new incentives, as the government has decided not to immediately reinstate…
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Airborne survey uncovers copper, tungsten, and rare earth mineral deposits
Source: Kuensel
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) has completed the nationwide airborne geophysical survey, uncovering promising signs of copper, tungsten, rare…
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Marrying the Unknown: Yeshey Tsogyal’s First Solo Exhibition
Source: The Bhutanese
By Emily Wang In one painting, someone is weaving a wedding dress. In another, people watch television. Elsewhere, a figure goes for…
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Numbers and beyond: Understanding why our children bully
Source: The Bhutanese
By Dhanapati Sharma The recent report by The Bhutanese that 299 cases of bullying were reported in Bhutanese schools over the past…
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His Majesty The King reviews progress of key GMC projects
Source: Kuensel
His Majesty also visited the Gelephu International Airport site and the construction site for the 108 Chortens to be built on November…
