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WOW Farm withers: Grand promises and idle land
May 20, 2025 2 mins read

Bushes are growing wild, fences are falling apart, and machinery lies unused. Except for two greenhouses still in use by nearby cattle farm workers, the once-ambitious Wobthang Organic Wonders (WOW) farm in Bumthang now stands abandoned—its future as unclear as its overgrown fields.

Gelephu’s rent problem: Affordable housing slips out of reach

Gelephu—With rents in Gelephu now at a record high, rising faster than overall inflation, low-income tenants are struggling to keep up and find affordable housing.

May 21, 2025 4 mins read
35th NC session to deliberate four Bills and crucial review reports

The upcoming 35th session of the National Council (NC), scheduled from May 23 to July 2, will feature the presentation of a review report on youth and substance abuse—an issue the...

May 21, 2025 2 mins read
World Bank aims to invest over a billion dollars in next five years

The World Bank Group (WBG) and the Royal Government have unveiled a new five-year development strategy to unlock private investment, accelerate job creation, build climate resilien...

May 21, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan charts bold path to global honey market by 2030

Bhutan aims to transform its honey sector into an inclusive, sustainable, and globally recognised apiculture industry by 2030, producing premium-quality, natural products for high-...

May 21, 2025 2 mins read
Punakha’s real estate boom: Soaring demand fuels land prices

Punakha—Once known for its tranquil valleys and spiritual allure, Punakha is now at the heart of a real estate boom. Driven by tourism, retirement prospects, and proximity to the capital, land prices across its gewogs have surged to record highs, transforming once-quiet villages into investment hotspots.

May 21, 2025 2 mins read
Beskop Tshechu 2025: Bridging filmmakers and audiences

Beskop Tshechu began in 2011 with the goal of creating an alternative platform—for both filmmakers and audiences. At tha...

May 21, 2025 5 mins read
Parliament’s summer session to deliberate 10 Bills, ratify key agreements

The Third Session of the Fourth Parliament, scheduled from May 23 to July 3, will deliberate on 10 Bills—seven Governmen...

May 20, 2025 3 mins read
Farmers to get a safety net as govt. approves National Insurance Scheme

The government has approved a new National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme (NCLIS) to protect Bhutanese farmers from...

May 20, 2025 5 mins read
8th batch of Basic Search and Rescue Training concludes

The Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management (DLGDM) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration...

May 20, 2025 3 mins read
Young minds, big dreams

Gelephu— When Class 10 student Tshering peered through a solar telescope for the first time, she saw sunspots dancing across the sun’s surface—something she had never imagined. “I never kne...

May 20, 2025 2 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