# recent stories (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover recent stories. Page: Feed: --- ## [Learning Thai cuisine, exploring new career opportunities](https://www.bbs.bt/245538/) _2026-08-23 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ A Thai culinary workshop in Thimphu is giving young hospitality students a taste of international cuisine and hands-on exposure to authentic Thai cooking. The initiative is also encouraging them to explore new skills and career opportunities in Bhutan’s growing tourism and hospitality sector. For youth pursuing studies or careers in hospitality, the workshop was more \[…\] The post Learning Thai… ## [OAG pilots moving from spreadsheets to digital case system](https://www.bbs.bt/245534/) _2026-08-23 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ The Office of the Attorney General, OAG, is planning on going digital in managing its legal cases. It is piloting a digital system, Enterprise Legal Management System (ELMS), which it expects to have fully running by November. Officials say the aim is to handle cases faster and more reliably, which is something that matters to \[…\] The post OAG pilots moving from spreadsheets to digital case system… ## [Price competition grows among Thimphu meat shops as CCAA pushes competition](https://www.bbs.bt/245522/) _2026-08-23 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ Meat prices in Thimphu are becoming less uniform, with shops increasingly setting their own prices. A recent study by the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) found significant price differences among meat shops, particularly for fresh meat. But while the study suggests stronger competition, some products are still being sold at almost identical prices, raising \[…\] The post Price… ## [Phuentshogling Tourist Service Centre reopens after renovation](https://www.bbs.bt/245524/) _2026-08-23 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ Bhutan’s busiest land gateway has a new face. The Tourist Service Centre at the Regional Immigration Office in Phuentshogling reopened on Friday after a major renovation. Officials say the makeover is more than just about comfort. With tourist numbers climbing again, they say that the impression made at the border can decide whether visitors keep \[…\] The post Phuentshogling Tourist Service Centre… ## [Bhutan ranked World’s Quietest Country](https://www.bbs.bt/245500/) _2026-08-23 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ If your idea of a perfect holiday is getting away from traffic, crowds and the constant noise of modern life, Bhutan may be the place to go. Bhutan has been ranked the quietest country in the world in the latest Noise-Free Nations Index by South African tour operator Go2Africa. The Noise-Free Index was developed using \[…\] The post Bhutan ranked World’s Quietest Country appeared first on BBSCL . ## [Bhutanese student heads to space mission](https://www.bbs.bt/245497/) _2026-08-23 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ A 17-year-old Bhutanese student is taking her first step into space technology to join an international team working on a lunar mission. Chimi Cheki Yangzom, a class 11 student at Yoechen Central School in Pema Gatshel, is the first Bhutanese student selected for Mission ShakthiSAT in India. The mission is an all-female-led initiative that aims \[…\] The post Bhutanese student heads to space mission… ## [Paro FC maintain lead as BoB Bhutan Premier League tightens](https://www.bbs.bt/245508/) _2026-08-22 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ The BoB Bhutan Premier League is entering a crucial stage of the season, with the latest results keeping the race for positions closely contested. Paro FC remain at the top of the table, while several teams are separated by only a few points in the battle for the upper half. Paro FC continue to lead \[…\] The post Paro FC maintain lead as BoB Bhutan Premier League tightens appeared first on BBSCL . ## [Confusion over ‘No-Objection Letter’ leaves Toyota buyers in limbo](https://www.bbs.bt/245510/) _2026-08-22 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ Hundreds of Bhutanese who set out to buy a Toyota vehicle from India now find themselves stuck. Indian dealers have asked them to produce a “no objection” letter from Bhutan’s authorised Toyota dealer, the State Trading Corporation of Bhutan Limited, STCBL. But the STCBL says it has no authority to issue one. Meanwhile, the Department \[…\] The post Confusion over ‘No-Objection Letter’ leaves Toyota… ## [Food prices push consumer prices up in July](https://www.bbs.bt/245503/) _2026-08-22 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ After falling in June, prices rose slightly again last month. The latest Consumer Price Index, which is the measure of how much everyday goods and services cost, shows that prices increased by 0.24 per cent in July. According to the National Statistical Bureau (NSB), food was the main reason, even as many non-food items, from \[…\] The post Food prices push consumer prices up in July appeared first… ## [New bridge brings year-round access to Rongchhuthang residents in Samdrup Jongkhar](https://www.bbs.bt/245490/) _2026-08-22 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ For the residents of Rongchhuthang Chiwog in Samdrup Jongkhar, the monsoon once meant isolation. When the Golanthi River swelled, it cut the village off from the nearest school, market, and hospital; sometimes for days. Now, a newly built motorable bridge has changed that, giving residents safe, year-round access in and out of their community. For \[…\] The post New bridge brings year-round access… ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/W5vPjgTzvJTU) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Bjabchho community builds Nu 40 M temple to replace ageing structure](https://www.bbs.bt/245449/) _2026-08-22 · sangye · BBSCL_ A three-storey temple taking shape in Chhukha’s Bjabchho Gewog is the result of a community effort involving hundreds of households and more than Nu 40 M in investment. With construction now 90 per cent complete, the temple is set to replace an ageing structure that has struggled to accommodate the community. For years, the Bjabchho \[…\] The post Bjabchho community builds Nu 40 M temple to replace… ## [Collateral and high interest rates continue to limit business access to finance](https://www.bbs.bt/245445/) _2026-08-21 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ Access to affordable and timely finance continues to be one of the constraints limiting the growth of businesses in the country. The Business Regulatory Review by the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry says that restrictive collateral requirements, high lending rates, and limited financing are making it difficult for businesses to start, expand, and remain \[…\] The post Collateral and high… ## [MoICE, DoT step up efforts to improve toilets and roadside amenities](https://www.bbs.bt/245447/) _2026-08-21 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ Tourism in Bhutan is growing, but basic facilities at tourist destinations have not always kept pace. To address this gap, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment has allocated Nu 11 M for the construction and maintenance of toilets and roadside amenities. The ministry shared this during the Meet the Press session earlier this month. \[…\] The post MoICE, DoT step up efforts to improve… ## [GMC volunteers put service before free lunch](https://www.bbs.bt/245419/) _2026-08-21 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ For thousands who have joined GMC’s voluntary engagement programme, service has always been about giving. Now, as the seventh round approaches, volunteers are suggesting that they can take care of their own meals too, allowing GMC to save resources that would otherwise go towards providing lunch. Voluntary engagement has become a familiar sight in Gelephu, \[…\] The post GMC volunteers put service… ## [Trashigang farmer turns biogas waste into organic fertiliser](https://www.bbs.bt/245409/) _2026-08-21 · sangye · BBSCL_ From cow dung to biogas, and now to organic fertiliser. In Demkhar village in Phongmey, Trashigang, 52-year-old Norbu Gyeltshen is finding another use for the waste from his biogas plant. The waste is now being processed, packed and sold as bio-slurry fertiliser. Norbu Gyeltshen and his wife have been using biogas for almost four years. \[…\] The post Trashigang farmer turns biogas waste into… ## [YaY-Gokab helps job seekers find work and employers find workers](https://www.bbs.bt/245425/) _2026-08-20 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ In Bhutan’s private sector, two frustrations often sit side by side. Employers say they cannot find the workers they need, even after advertising a vacancy. Young jobseekers say they cannot find a way in. A recent two-day event, YaY-Gokab, set out to bring those two sides into the same room. It is part of a \[…\] The post YaY-Gokab helps job seekers find work and employers find workers appeared… ## [Online harassment allegations raise concerns over children’s safety on social media](https://www.bbs.bt/245413/) _2026-08-20 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ As more young people spend their time on social media, so too have concerns grown about their safety online- about who can reach them and how. A recent case has brought those concerns into focus once again. A TikTok post alleging that a 28-year-old man sent inappropriate messages to several teenage girls has gone viral \[…\] The post Online harassment allegations raise concerns over children’s… ## [Changlimithang gets ready for CAVA Beach Volleyball Tour](https://www.bbs.bt/245415/) _2026-08-20 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ With just two weeks to go, preparations are in full swing at Changlimithang in Thimphu as Bhutan gets ready to host the CAVA Beach Volleyball Tour next month. Six countries have so far confirmed their participation, while Bhutan’s men’s and women’s teams are stepping up training ahead of the three-day regional tournament. The site at \[…\] The post Changlimithang gets ready for CAVA Beach Volleyball… ## [1,383 graduates clear BCSE 2026 PE](https://www.bbs.bt/245407/) _2026-08-20 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ Fewer graduates will sit for the Main Examination of the Bhutan Civil Service Examination this year compared to the previous year. The Royal Civil Service Commission says around 1,300 candidates cleared the Preliminary Examination this year, which is a decrease of around 340 from last year. The number of graduates sitting for the Preliminary Examination \[…\] The post 1,383 graduates clear BCSE 2026… ## [Jigmeling wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre opens its doors to visitors](https://www.bbs.bt/245354/) _2026-08-20 · Sonam Pem · BBSCL_ The wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jigmeling, Sarpang, is taking on a new role as a public attraction. The 15-acre centre, established in 2015 to rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, is now open to visitors, while the Forest Office continues to improve its facilities to make the centre safer and more accessible. Crocodiles, bears, \[…\] The post Jigmeling wildlife rescue and… ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/g9RmtX4ycnkO) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Zhichar brings building, land-use and emergency shelter data into one system](https://www.bbs.bt/245367/) _2026-08-20 · sangye · BBSCL_ The Department of Human Settlement launched Zhichar, a national digital system for building records, land-use plans, emergency shelters, and infrastructure, today. The system brings building and related information together in one platform to support government planning and service delivery. The Department of Human Settlement started developing Zhichar around 2019. It was initially developed to… ## [Tender for the Supply of Broadcast equipment and other accessories](https://www.bbs.bt/245387/) _2026-08-20 · jamyang · BBSCL_ The Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation Limited would like to invite sealed quotations from eligible firms for the “Broadcast equipment and other accessories” supply. The bid details are as follows: For further clarification, contact the Procurement Section at 02-322600 during office hours. The complete set of bidding documents can be purchased from the Procurement section during working \[…\]…