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3 天之前 · Land rush in Sarpang: GMC project fuels land price surge. October 12th, 2024. Gelephu—The promising economic prospects linked to the planned Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) have ignited a rush to purchase land in Sarpang Dzongkhag, substantially shooting up …
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4 天之前 · October 10th, 2024. For a resource and capital strapped country, foreign direct investment (FDI) is a critical instrument to attract investments to drive economic growth. The current government has set an ambitious target to increase FDI inflows from the current total value of less than Nu 50 billion to a staggering Nu 500 billion by 2029.
Thimphu Thromde to implement new citywide design code
6 天之前 · Two months ago, Thimphu Thromde announced a three-month moratorium on construction, land transactions, and subdivisions to prepare for the implementation of a citywide design code as part of the Thimphu Structure Plan (TSP) 2023-47. This moratorium will conclude after November 15, 2024, at which point the new design code will take effect.
IchLinks online platform to promote intangible culture across Asia
6 天之前 · The platform allows member states to upload images, videos, audios, and texts related to their intangible cultural heritage. A unique feature of IchLinks is that all shared information is research-based. “Intangible cultural heritage” refers to the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, and skills, as well as the instruments ...
Judo takes Gelephu by storm | Kuensel Online
6 天之前 · Judo takes Gelephu by storm. Gelephu—At just 13 years old, Kinley Pelden, an eighth grader at Gelephu Lower Secondary School, is emerging as a standout in the world of Judo. After only seven months at the local Judo club, she clinched a bronze medal at an inter-tournament, followed by a prestigious gold medal at the inaugural International ...
Time to decriminalise sex work in Bhutan | Kuensel Online
6 天之前 · The Penal Code of Bhutan 2004 criminalises sex work under Section 373 ‘A defendant shall be guilty of the offence of prostitution, if the defendant offers, agrees to engage, or engages in sexual conduct with another person for money or property.’. In addition, promotion of prostitution under Section 375 and patronising a prostitute under ...
Two diagnostic centres temporarily suspended over regulatory …
6 天之前 · October 8th, 2024. Post Views: 225. Dechen Dolkar. The Department of Trade has suspended two private diagnostic centres in Thimphu—Menjong Diagnostic Centre and Padkar Diagnostic Centre—due to regulatory violations, including failure to adhere to proper standards and providing clinical services beyond their authorised scope.
Ecotourism in Eastern Bhutan | Kuensel Online
6 天之前 · The vision for Eastern Bhutan’s ecotourism is promising, but its realisation is hampered by entrenched bureaucratic resistance to reforms. Without a collective effort to dismantle the structural roadblocks, this vision will remain just that—a dream. Key sections of officialdom, it appears, are either reluctant or slow to adopt the reforms ...
BNCEC reopens for visitors with a facelift | Kuensel Online
6 天之前 · BNCEC reopens for visitors with a facelift. October 8th, 2024. Post Views: 205. Yangyel Lhaden. After a brief closure for renovations, the Black-necked Crane Education Centre (BNCEC) in Phobjikha has reopened its doors to the public, featuring upgraded infrastructure and improved amenities. Phobjikha, renowned as the winter home of the Black ...
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