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Timber shortages, outdated technology and rules hindering wood industry – National Council
Bhutan has about 70 per cent of its land area under forest cover, giving the country enormous potential for a thriving wood industry. Yet,...
Government proposes to amend reservations on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The government has revised Bhutan’s stance on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, amending three reservations and fully withdrawing one. Bhutan...
FMCL aggregation programme brings convenience and profit to paddy farmers
Farmers in Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang no longer struggle to sell their paddy. Under the Farm Machinery Corporation Limited’s aggregation programme, the farmers sell...
Tailoring training in Merak makes traditional dress easier to stitch, Trashigang
A two-month basic tailoring training in Merak has transformed how people perceive their traditional dress, which was previously tedious and time-consuming to make. With...
NC ratifies BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Agreement, final vote next week
The National Council today ratified the BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Agreement, with the final vote scheduled for next Friday. The agreement, signed earlier this year...
Man arrested for alleged rape of minor
Thimphu police arrested a 33-year-old man on July 22 for allegedly raping a minor.
As per police, the incident happened on July 21 around 6.30...