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WWF will fund USD 30 million in conservation for next five year

Kuensel 20 Apr 2024
Furthermore, WWF-Bhutan, in collaboration with other WWF offices in the region, will work to secure interconnected landscapes across the Eastern Himalayas to safeguard the rich biodiversity and foster resilient ecosystems and economies.
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Japan supports Bhutan’s digital topographic map development

Kuensel 18 Apr 2024
Today, Bhutan uses drones and LiDAR technology ... Facilitated by the JICA Office in Bhutan, the collaborative effort aims to develop high-precision digital topographic maps covering the north-central interior region and major urban areas of Bhutan.
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Building health resilience with new centre for infectious diseases

Kuensel 17 Apr 2024
Tomoyuki Yamada, Chief representative of the JICA Bhutan Office, highlighted that the RCID will prioritise the development of human resource capacities, facilitate the identification of infectious diseases, and provide patient care within the centre.
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350 scouts trek ancient Trans-Bhutan Trail

Kuensel 16 Apr 2024
This programme was instituted at the national level by the Trans Bhutan Trail Office in 2022 ... Nawang Gyaltshen, deputy chief programme officer, Scouts and Sports Division, Department of Education ...
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Paro Airport: History of one of the World’s Most Challenging Airports

Kuensel 13 Apr 2024
Morarji Desai touched down on the newly constructed Paro air strip on 23 March in a special aircraft, he was warmly received by senior officials of the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Indian Special Officer in Bhutan.
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Economy to see 4.4% growth this year: ADB

Kuensel 12 Apr 2024
The economics officer of the Bhutan Resident Mission, ADB, Sonam Lhendup, said that the growth of the services sector would serve as a foundation for this year’s economic growth, along with anticipated increased hydropower generation in 2025.
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Strengthening early childhood education in Bhutan

Kuensel 08 Apr 2024
There are growing expectation from this office because this initiative marks a crucial step in addressing the prevailing gaps and challenges faced by private ECCD centres across the country.
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Shadho Madho: From obscurity to vibrant agro-tourism hub

Kuensel 06 Apr 2024
The Pachu Community tourism site was initiated with the support from Economic Development sector of Chhukha dzongkhag administration and Phuentsholing gewog administration with support from Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s regional office.
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Bhutan Plans to Boost Bitcoin Mining Capacity Ahead of Halving

CoinGape 05 Apr 2024
Bhutan has paced up its Bitcoin mining capacity ahead of the anticipated halving ... Bhutan to Triple its Bitcoin Mining Capacity ... Bhutan would then have 600 megawatts of capacity overall ... Bhutan had ...
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CSOs and parents call for inclusive environment for autistic individuals

Kuensel 04 Apr 2024
... to enrol her five-year-old autistic son at Ability Bhutan Society (ABS) ... The event was funded by Save the Children, Country Office, Bhutan Foundation, with support from Project DANTAK and Kaja Throm.
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Saima Wazed lauds Bhutan’s health system

Kuensel 02 Apr 2024
The World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Office (WHO-SEARO) regional director, Saima Wazed, concluded her five-day visit to Bhutan yesterday ... the strides Bhutan is making in healthcare.
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Indian PM Modi in Bhutan to shore up ties with eye on China

The Daily Tribune - Bahrain 23 Mar 2024
“The visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan and the Government’s emphasis on its Neighbourhood First Policy,” said a statement from Modi’s office announcing his arrival.
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True friendship

Kuensel 23 Mar 2024
As the leader of the world’s largest democracy, Prime Minister Modi’s deliberate choice of Bhutan as his inaugural state visit since assuming office underscores the exceptional ...
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Sacred sites in Buli help homestay business prosper

Kuensel 23 Mar 2024
With support from the WWF Bhutan Program, the Zhemgang Divisional Forest Office constructed a visitor information center and community hall for recreation and meditation (Choekhang), a cantilever bridge, and a waste disposal shed at Dungkar Nye ... .
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Indian PM Narendra Modi in Bhutan to shore up ties with eye on China

Taipei Times 22 Mar 2024
“The visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan and the Government’s emphasis on its Neighbourhood First Policy,” a statement from Modi’s office announcing his arrival said.
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