Third Australia–Bhutan Research Conference bridges knowledge and innovation
Dec 04, 2025 3 mins read 898 views

The third Australia–Bhutan Research Conference began yesterday in Thimphu, bringing together over 40 researchers, academics, policymakers, and scholars for a vibrant exchange of knowledge and cross-pollination of ideas.

NA proposes single digital platform to seal corruption loopholes

The Good Governance Committee of the National Assembly has urged the House to mandate the immediate establishment of a single, secure, end-to-end digital government platform.

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NA adopts Co-operatives Bill to enhance market access and community empowerment

The National Assembly yesterday deliberated and adopted the Co-operatives and Farmer Groups Bill of Bhutan 2025. The Bill seeks to revise existing laws and streamline the formation...

Dec 05, 2025 3 mins read 435 views
Conference highlights missing links between research, industry, and government

Researchers, innovators, and policymakers highlighted the urgent need to strengthen collaboration among Bhutan’s research, innovation, and policy ecosystem during the opening sessi...

Dec 05, 2025 3 mins read 387 views
132kV substation to end Panbang’s power woes

Zhemgang—Residents of Panbang in Zhemgang can finally rest easy, as a new substation will end the long-standing problem of frequent power disruptions.

Dec 05, 2025 2 mins read 470 views
Dra=Nyam: Country’s first dedicated outlet for products made by PwDs

In an encouraging initiative for persons with disabilities (PwDs), the Bhutan Foundation and the Disabled People’s Organisation of Bhutan (DPOB) launched Dra=Nyam, the country’s first dedicated outlet for products made by PwDs, on December 3 in Paro.

Dec 05, 2025 1 mins read 667 views
AI will shape education’s future, say educators

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a key tool in higher education, helping students and teachers enhance learning,...

Dec 05, 2025 2 mins read 937 views
Bhutan to host 16th South Asian Bodybuilding Championship

Bhutan will host the 16th South Asian Bodybuilding Championship in the capital, Thimphu from June 30 to July 4 next year...

Dec 05, 2025 2 mins read 582 views
National Assembly passes Livestock Bill after fierce debate

The National Assembly yesterday adopted the Livestock Bill of Bhutan 2025 after three days of intense debate that expose...

Dec 04, 2025 3 mins read 2,856 views
Water Policy hits a snag in National Council

The National Council (NC) endorsed three out of six recommendations on climate-resilient watershed management presented...

Dec 04, 2025 3 mins read 618 views
NC questions government on disaster preparedness gaps

The National Council pressed the government on the country’s preparedness for natural disasters yesterday, questioning w...

Dec 04, 2025 4 mins read 887 views
Tourists cry foul as ageing Punakha Suspension Bridge implements 5pm curfew

Punakha—Punakha’s iconic suspension bridge, a favourite among locals and tourists, is closed to the tourists after 5pm....

Dec 04, 2025 3 mins read 3,222 views
Bhutanese para athletes aim high for Asian Youth Para Games

When the Fifth Asian Youth Para Games open in Dubai this week, two young Bhutanese para-athletes will carry not only the...

Dec 04, 2025 3 mins read 519 views
MPs demand open debate on education quality and budget allocation

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has assured that budgets for central and non-central schools ar...

Dec 03, 2025 3 mins read 2,120 views
1,000 Golden Days Initiative benefits 7,520 pregnant and lactating mothers

The Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Programme (AMCHP) or the 1,000 Golden Days Initiative has reached 7,520 pregn...

Dec 03, 2025 3 mins read 2,017 views
ACC flags deep-rooted weaknesses in tourism sector after monument fee scam

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has warned that structural flaws and weak oversight have left the tourism sector in...

Dec 03, 2025 2 mins read 1,854 views
Japan gives Nu 345 million grant to strengthen Bhutan’s healthcare services

The Department of Macro-Fiscal and Development Finance under the finance ministry and the Japan International Cooperatio...

Dec 03, 2025 2 mins read 1,206 views
Building smarter towns in fragile mountains

A regional conference on sustainable and resilient mountain settlements in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) began yesterday...

Dec 03, 2025 3 mins read 1,006 views
Expansion of Nganglam Hospital deferred

The long-promised expansion of Nganglam Hospital in Pemagatshel has once again been deferred, raising renewed concern in Parliament over the government’s capacity to keep pace with growing healthcare demands in one of eastern Bhutan’s fa...

Dec 03, 2025 3 mins read 1,715 views
Finding ability beyond disability: A journey to independence

Trashigang —The soft rhythm of a chisel against wood fills the quiet room as 28-year-old Tenzin Wangchuk rolls his wheelchair across Draktsho East’s production unit floor. Each curve he carves tells a story not only of craft, but of resilience.

Oct 30, 2025 3 mins read 2,647 views

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