Construction of Gelephu International Airport begins
Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 642 views

His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, graced a ceremony to mark the start of Gelephu International Airport (GIA) construction.

Local importers claim unlawful Indian GST charges on zero-rated exports

Despite trade agreements ensuring zero-rated status for exports from India to Bhutan, local importers are increasingly reporting that Indian suppliers are allegedly and unlawfully...

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 945 views
Gangtey-Phobjikha residents urge road widening as safety concerns grow

Phobjikha Gewog, famed for its sweeping valley, sacred heritage sites, and the graceful winter presence of the endangered black-necked cranes, has long stood as a jewel in Bhutan’s...

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 752 views
NCOA puts more effort into promotion of quinoa cultivation

Once an unfamiliar grain in Bhutanese farming circles, quinoa is fast emerging as a promising staple in the country’s evolving agricultural landscape, according to the 2024–2025 an...

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 387 views
Dry spell and water shortage hinder paddy cultivation in Thangchhenang

Tashicholing—Farmers in Thangchhenang village (Biru Tar) under Pemaling Gewog, Samtse, are struggling to begin paddy cultivation this year.

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 780 views
Women’s football team confident after opening victory

Bhutan’s national women’s football team are full of confidence as they prepare to face Lebanon tomorrow in the ongoing AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers hosted in Jordan.

Jul 09, 2025 2 mins read 517 views
Govt. outlines legislative plans for fiscal year 2025-2026

The government has outlined a crucial and ambitious legislative plan for fiscal year 2025–2026, prominently featuring th...

Jul 08, 2025 2 mins read 676 views
Agricultural exports soar to Nu 3.51 billion

The country’s agricultural exports reached a record Nu 3.51 billion last fiscal year 2024-25, demonstrating robust growt...

Jul 08, 2025 2 mins read 774 views
Thimphu Thromde’s drainage system inadequate, upgrades ahead

Heavy monsoon rains have once again laid bare the vulnerabilities in Thimphu Thromde’s drainage system, triggering multi...

Jul 08, 2025 3 mins read 678 views
Local business in Tading thrives, driven by pandemic and toll fees

Samtse—What began as a period of widespread hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic has, surprisingly, reshaped the local...

Jul 08, 2025 2 mins read 1,905 views
Health ministry to develop radiation emergency policy

The nation’s readiness for radiation emergencies has come under scrutiny following a recent Joint External Evaluation (J...

Jul 08, 2025 2 mins read 1,030 views
Launch of Bhutan Baccalaureate

His Majesty the King graced the launch of the Bhutan Baccalaureate at the Druk Gyalpo’s Institute in Dungkar Dzong, Paro on July 4.

Jul 07, 2025 2 mins read 2,176 views
MoAL opens agricultural pathways for PWDs

While the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) continues to prioritise food and nutrition security as its core mandate, it is increasingly adopting a more inclusive vision—one that recognises the meaningful participation of persons wit...

Jul 07, 2025 3 mins read 1,431 views
Prime suspect in former Dorji Lopen’s murder acted alone, driven by theft

The prime suspect in the alleged murder of the former Dorji Lopen, Yonten Gyeltshen, acted alone with theft as the motiv...

Jul 07, 2025 2 mins read 14,820 views
New mobile number series and stricter SIM card policies to combat digital fraud

To address the rising digital and financial fraud cases in the country, Bhutan Information, Communication and Media Auth...

Jul 07, 2025 2 mins read 3,782 views
Health ministry and PEMA Secretariat expand mental health access

With the growing concerns over mental health challenges, Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk acknowledged the scale of the i...

Jul 07, 2025 2 mins read 1,353 views
Creative industry gets Nu 530 million boost from ESP

The creative industry is set to receive a boost with an allocation of Nu 530 million from the government’s Nu 15 billion...

Jul 07, 2025 2 mins read 728 views
His Majesty the King graces closing ceremony of Parliament

His Majesty the King graced the closing ceremony of the third session of the fourth Parliament on July 5. Speaker of the...

Jul 07, 2025 3 mins read 957 views

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Mountain Hazelnuts’ success positions Bhutan as FDI hub for sustainability

The success of Mountain Hazelnuts, Bhutan’s first foreign direct investment (FDI) in agriculture, is solidifying the nat...

Apr 24, 2025 3 mins read 16,246 views
Thai festival brings two kingdoms closer ahead of Royal visit

The Clock Tower Square in Thimphu came alive over the weekend with the colours, flavours, and rhythms of Thailand.

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