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Strategic reforms underway to strengthen JDWNRH healthcare system
May 15, 2025 3 mins read

The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Bhutan’s primary healthcare institution, is facing a critical juncture. Years of mounting pressure have culminated in a full-blown crisis marked by chronic bed shortages, overworked staff, and overcrowded wards.

FIs approves Nu 2.28 billion ESP loans
May 15, 2025 2 mins read

Financial institutions (FIs) have approved Nu 2.28 billion in loans under the economic stimulus programme’s (ESP) concessional credit lines (Window-I) and reinvigoration fund (Window-II).

Khoma comes alive as pilgrims head to Singye Dzong
May 15, 2025 2 mins read

Khoma in Lhuentse, usually calm and quiet, has become a busy stopover in recent days. Located on the route to Singye Dzong, the village is seeing a steady stream of pilgrims ahead of the Tshok Bum—a major offering ceremony set to begin in eight days.

Babesa HSS wins Indo-Bhutan Friendship Quiz

In a thrilling display of wit, awareness, and cross-border camaraderie, Babesa Higher Secondary School (HSS) was victorious at the Inter School Invitational Indo-Bhutan Friendship...

May 15, 2025 1 mins read
Water outage leaves Phuentsholing parched

Phuentsholing—When a group of customers stepped into a popular momo restaurant in Phuentsholing’s town centre and asked for tea, the restaurant owner had to turn them down. The rea...

May 15, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutan takes step to ease cross border agri-food trade

The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) and the International Trade Center, World Trade Organisation (WTO), yesterday launched a new project initiative focused on facilitating sa...

May 15, 2025 2 mins read
World’s rarest heron gets a lifeline in conservation centre in Bhutan

Bhutan’s only—and the world’s first—captive breeding centre for the critically endangered white-bellied heron (WBH) is making quiet progress in its efforts to protect one of the wo...

May 15, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan set to host South Asian Bodybuilding Championship after 14 years

After a 14-year break, Bhutan is once again stepping onto the international bodybuilding stage. The country will host the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 from June 11 to 15 at the iconic Clock Tower Square in Thimphu.

May 15, 2025 2 mins read
Devotees at Kuenselphodrang struggle with poor facilities amid spiritual gathering

More than 3,000 devotees are currently living in makeshift shelters at Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu, as they attend the mont...

May 14, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan’s GDP reaches Nu 273.3 billion in 2024

Bhutan’s economy expanded to Nu 273.3 billion in 2024, marking a 6.06 percent growth for the year, driven largely by a s...

May 14, 2025 2 mins read
Govt. to review private sector’s proposal for 13th Plan

The government has confirmed its review of a comprehensive proposal submitted by the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Indu...

May 14, 2025 2 mins read
Lopens from India: Honouring architects of Bhutan’s education system

A new anthology chronicling the lives and contributions of Indian teachers in Bhutan, Lopens from India: The Glimpses of...

May 14, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan bags 23 medals at South Asia Youth Judo Tournament

Bhutan emerged as the top medal-winning nation at the first South Asia Youth Judo Development Tournament and Camp, held...

May 14, 2025 1 mins read

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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
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.

Apr 21, 2025 3 mins read