Hydropower dreams: Can Bhutan tap its full potential?

Paro—Bhutan is gearing up for an ambitious energy transformation over the next 15 years, aiming to add 15,000 megawatts (MW) of hydropower and between 5,000 and 6,000 MW of solar energy to its current capacity.

Former Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering appointed as Governor of GMC

The former Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr Lotay Tshering, has been...

Unlocking Bhutan’s carbon market for new economic opportunities

Paro—While Bhutan is celebrated for its commitment to environmental conservation, the...

Bhutan advances ESG efforts for sustainable bond market and reporting framework

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) are key focus areas for global...

Editorial

Our carbon potential: Challenges and solutions

Bhutan is known for pristine forests, clean rivers, and our carbon-negative status, and so, our carbon potential could unlock significant opportunities. Yet, challenges abound. The complexities of international carbon markets, governance limitations, and our unique development context all pose significant hurdles. To turn potential into profit, we must navigate these challenges strategically while maintaining its deep-rooted commitment to sustainability.

Mindfulness: The new paradigm

As the Bhutan Innovation Forum unfolds in the hallowed...

A vision takes shape

The much-awaited Bhutan Innovation Forum started yesterday giving shape...


Features

Caught between survival and education: A mother’s dilemma

Punakha—“My daughter is 14 years old and has never set foot in a classroom,” says Kinley Sithup, 55, her voice heavy with emotion. “There isn’t a school nearby that can accommodate a child like her.”

Shaping lives, empowering the Deaf

Paro—The soft hum of focused activity fills the air...

Trying to co-exist

Samtse—Farmers of Samtse are no strangers to elephants and...

A Royal gift to Thimphu

His Majesty the King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk...

Sports

Bhutan to host AFC Challenge League for the first time

Bhutan will host the AFC Challenge League Group Stage competition for the first time at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, between October 26 and November 1.

Bhutan achieves record rankings at 45th Chess Olympiad

Although the eight national chess players who represented Bhutan...

Bhutan competes in U-17 and U-20 championships tomorrow

Bhutan’s young footballers will play in two crucial international...

Team Bhutan secures a win and two draws at ongoing Chess Olympiad in Hungary

Team Bhutan delivered a commendable performance winning one and...

Business

Govt. targets Nu 225.59 billion GDP contributions from seven sectors by 2029

To achieve a USD five billion economy and a gross domestic product per capita (GDP) exceeding USD 6,174 by 2029, the government has projected a Nu 225.59 billion GDP contribution from the identified seven sectors. 

Bhutan’s economy to rebound to 4.9 percent in FY 2023-24: WB

The World Bank (WB) predicts that Bhutan’s economy will...

Finance ministry projects 5.68 percent growth this year

Thukten Zangpo The finance ministry projected Bhutan’s economy to...

Non-hydro debt set to reach threshold with Nu 35 billion borrowing in FY 2024-25

The government can borrow an extra Nu 35.88 billion...

Life Style

Ask Mr Bhutan

Disciplined people have very well strengthened WILLPOWER and they train it regularly.

Ask Mr Bhutan

FAT is an absolute necessity for a healthy and...

Ask Mr Bhutan

There are no simple answers to a moral, ethical,...

Videos

ANN

Bangladesh sees record potato production, yet prices going up

DHAKA – Potato prices are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.


Opinions

Understanding mindfulness city

The future of this nation  lies beyond the horizon. ...

The Square Model: A holistic approach to school sports and physical activities

Research consistently highlights that sports and physical activities (SPA)...

Setting the Civil Liability Act in motion through suit in Phuentsholing accident

The tragic accident in Phuentsholing, which claimed the lives...

Monastic Communities leading better and flourishing lives: A survey report

A comparison of the Gross National Happiness (GNH) index...

Sacred sentinels stolen: The Hedi Goenpa heist and Bhutan’s heritage challenge

Nestled in the upper reaches of Paro valley, Hedi...

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