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.
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 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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
More than 3,000 devotees are currently living in makeshift shelters at Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu, as they attend the mont...
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...
The government has confirmed its review of a comprehensive proposal submitted by the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Indu...
A new anthology chronicling the lives and contributions of Indian teachers in Bhutan, Lopens from India: The Glimpses of...
Bhutan emerged as the top medal-winning nation at the first South Asia Youth Judo Development Tournament and Camp, held...
The success of Mountain Hazelnuts, Bhutan’s first foreign direct investment (FDI) in agriculture, is solidifying the nat...
The Clock Tower Square in Thimphu came alive over the weekend with the colours, flavours, and rhythms of Thailand.