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Fuel shortages renew the case for electric mobility
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (104+ words) Kuensel is the national newspaper of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It was the only local newspaper available in Bhutan until 2006 when two more newspapers were launched. The government of Bhutan owns 51% of Kuensel while 49% is held by the public. - Fuel…...
Bumthang, Wangdue, and Trongsa emerge as Bhutan's solar hotspots
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (288+ words) Private investors eyeing solar energy have three prime destinations: Bumthang, Wangdue, and Trongsa. Together, these dzongkhags hold the highest potential2, 099 megawatts (MW), 1, 266 MW, and 1, 221 MW respectivelyaccording to the new National Solar Energy Roadmap (NSER) 20252040. story. Buddhism to 3, 490 MW locked content investment…...
Prepare for reality in GMC
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (163+ words) As we move into 2026, we need to use what we have learnt in the past to build our institutions and our shared dedication to justice. For example, the recent, unfortunate incident of alleged custodial death, while a tragedy, provides an…...
Govt. to subsidise private companies to build free EV charging stations
6+ mon, 1+ hour ago (164+ words) The government will now pay private companies to build and operate free public charging stations for electric vehicles, a major policy shift aimed at rapidly expanding the country's green transport infrastructure ahead of an expected market boom. electrical Kira the…...
Solar-powered irrigation emerges as key to food security and rural livelihoods
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Solar power to transform farm irrigation
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Mobility over machines: A fairer road for Bhutan's vehicle tax policy
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (328+ words) Bhutan's environmental leadership is a source of national pride. We remain carbon-negative, constitutionally committed to forest conservation, and guided by the principle of Gross National Happiness. Fairness is another unresolved concern in our vehicle tax system. Wealthier households can absorb…...
EV charging stations in disrepair: Calls for government action grow
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (147+ words) With many electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country either non-functional for years or not operational 24/7, EV owners and dealers are urging the government to take responsibility for the infrastructure'or privatise it to ensure proper maintenance and expansion. Yangyel…...
Government to reclaim subsidies for undelivered EV taxis
1+ year, 1+ week ago (473+ words) The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will recover the subsidies for 27 electric vehicle (EV) taxis that were paid for under a sustainability project but were never delivered or sold to the intended recipients. - Government to reclaim subsidies for undelivered EV taxis…...