Sci/Tech

With blue pine trees and weeds encroaching on rangelands and reducing their size due to global warming, works are underway to address the issue. The Department of Livestock is working with experts to research ways to restore the size of...

From students to entrepreneurs, the spirit of innovation thrives across generations, even in Bhutan. As the Bhutan Innovation Forum draws near, Bhutanese innovators say they are looking forward to possible collaboration with international experts and to expanding Bhutan’s innovation. To...

During the recent Samtse Dzongkhag Tshogdu, local leaders expressed concerns about the current rural insurance collection system which entrusts Tshogpas and Mangmis to collect payments from villagers. They said that the current system could lead to mismanagement and misuse of...

A waste incinerator installed at the Pekarzhing landfill in Phuentshogling has been idle for over a year since its installation in 2022. Phuentshogling Thromde officials say the Department of Environment and Climate Change will install the necessary spare parts soon.

The country needs to amend its Mines and Minerals Act 1995 to align with the updated legal frameworks surrounding mining and quarrying. The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development, IGF, recommended the amendment following a study. IGF...

The Bhutan Innovation Forum (BIF) is set to make its mark on the global stage, bringing together a diverse group of thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs from around the world. Scheduled to take place at the Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa,...

Businesses focusing on producing environmental-friendly products will soon have the option to fare better in marketing their produce. They can attract consumers preferring eco-friendly products by opting to get their products Bhutan Green Label certification. The Consumer and Competition Affairs...

Going by the number of smart card users in the capital, more people are choosing to travel by city bus. The number of smart card users grew from 18,000 in July last year to 29,000 by mid-September this year. Efforts...

Phuentshogling Thromde continues to struggle with littering and illegal waste dumping issues. The installation of CCTV cameras under the Safe City Project has done little to curb the problem. However, improvements in monitoring and addressing waste-related issues through CCTV are...

More than 150 students from various schools and institutions participated in the Bhutan Ecological Society’s Plastic-Free Rivers hackathon on 8th September. During the competition, the participants devised solutions to reduce plastic waste in their schools and communities.