November 22nd, 2024
The Economic and Finance Committee (EFC) moved the motion to table the Pay Structure Reform Act (Amendment) Bill during the summer session of the National Assembly next year. The motion was adopted by the House yesterday with 32 in favour, seven abstentions, and two ‘no’ votes.
November 22nd, 2024
The Good Governance Committee of the National Assembly tabled a motion...
November 22nd, 2024
Baku, Azerbaijan—As negotiations continue at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29),...
November 22nd, 2024
The Natural Resources and Environment Committee (NREC) of the National Council...
November 22nd, 2024
After the hotel industry, it is the construction sector that is going through a crisis. Roughly 70 percent of contractors are reportedly without work and going through major financial difficulties. This is worrying. The grim situation is a reflection of the state of the country’s economy.
November 21st, 2024
In Bhutan, a country blessed with abundant rivers and...
September 28th, 2024
Punakha—“My daughter is 14 years old and has never set foot in a classroom,” says Kinley Sithup, 55, her voice heavy with emotion. “There isn’t a school nearby that can accommodate a child like her.”
September 7th, 2024
Paro—The soft hum of focused activity fills the air...
November 9th, 2024
Richard Potter, 40, from the United Kingdom, became the first amputee to complete the entire Snowman Race trail in Bhutan, considered one of the most challenging treks in the world.
November 7th, 2024
The 2024 Druk Wangyal National Archery Tournament at the...
November 7th, 2024
The recently concluded five-day Snowman Race, held between Laya...
November 5th, 2024
As Bhutan’s passion for sports continues to grow, particularly...
June 21st, 2024
To achieve a USD five billion economy and a gross domestic product per capita (GDP) exceeding USD 6,174 by 2029, the government has projected a Nu 225.59 billion GDP contribution from the identified seven sectors.
May 4th, 2024
The World Bank (WB) predicts that Bhutan’s economy will...
April 9th, 2024
Thukten Zangpo The finance ministry projected Bhutan’s economy to...
April 6th, 2024
The government can borrow an extra Nu 35.88 billion...
November 18th, 2024
Happiness is a journey we all embark on, often without even realising it. It is the silent force guiding our choices and dreams. The purpose of this column is to illuminate this ultimate pursuit, Happiness. In the first edition of Happiness with Mr Bhutan, I had the privilege of conversing with former Prime Minister Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering, who is a medical doctor and the current Governor of Gelephu Mindfulness City, to delve into his personal philosophy on happiness and his approach to finding harmony in life.
September 11th, 2023
DHAKA – Potato prices are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.
November 18th, 2024
As Bhutan embarks on her ambitious journey of creating...
November 16th, 2024
The Fourth International Conference on GNH and Law at...
November 16th, 2024
Historically, women’s health has been significantly sidelined, with various...
November 9th, 2024
Privacy is not just a constitutional right—it's our last...
November 4th, 2024
The restoration of the Wangduechholing Palace in Bumthang as...
