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The critical absence of a dedicated gynecologist at Gedu Hospital, a facility serving thousands across multiple gewogs, schools, colleges, and various agencies, has been brought to the forefront by the Member of Parliament for Bongo-Chapcha, Pempa, during the National Assembly’s question-and-answer session yesterday.
The United States-based Karuna Foundation has awarded a USD 1 million grant to the Tarayana Foundation to support the co...
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) ensures that budget allocation for all schools, whether central...
Debate continues in the National Assembly (NA) over a critical clause in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) (Amend...
The Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP), under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, has awarded Nu 5 million each to two film production teams as part of the count...
The National Council’s Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC) yesterday presented a comprehensive set of recommend...
The National Assembly (NA) yesterday reviewed and cleared 47 out of the 182 sections of the Alternative Dispute Resoluti...
Pemagatshel—Sangay Norzom, a 65-year-old farmer from Chokorling gewog in Nganglam, Pemagatshel, is a proud owner of a us...
The National Assembly (NA) yesterday unanimously adopted the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and E...
The final year students of Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT), Kabesa, showcased 16 innovative real-li...
The recent surge of Covid-19 sub-variants in India—LF.7 and NB.1.8—serves as a warning that the pandemic, while quieter, is far from over. We must resist the tempting lull of complacency.
As traditional education destinations like Australia and Canada tighten student visa regulations, Germany and other Euro...
Finally, we are on the right path toward a lasting solution to keep our surroundings clean and green. If the Clean Thimp...
Bhutan’s media landscape is facing a serious problem that strikes at the core of its democratic ideals. Once seen as a p...
Bhutan’s rising youth unemployment is no longer a “ticking time bomb”—it is a full-blown crisis. Beneath the surface of...
The government’s approval of the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme—a long-awaited initiative to shield farmers from losses caused by climate change and wildlife depredation—marks a critical step f...
Launched in May 2020, the Wobthang Organic Wonders (WOW) farm in Bumthang was supposed to be a model of sustainable agriculture, innovation, and communit...
In an age when many countries are content with meeting global benchmarks, Bhutan has chosen to raise the bar—not just fo...
The 18MW Suchhu Hydropower Project in Sombaykha, Haa will be remembered as a monumental milestone not only for the peopl...
Our healthcare system stands at a dangerous crossroads. What was once held up as a model of free, accessible care for al...
The Bank of Bhutan (BoB) unveiled two financial products—Credit Line Limit (CLL) and BOB Premium Card—at a networking ev...
Potato trade has seen a major transformation since the launch of the online auction system under the Bhutan Commodities...
Mountain Hazelnuts, one of Bhutan’s first fully foreign direct investment (FDI) companies, has secured USD 7.9 million e...
For the first time, Bhutanese vintage wine will go under the hammer on the global stage, marking a historic moment for t...
In much of the world, plant-based diets are gaining traction for their health benefits and environmental sustainability....
If the concept of civic cleanliness is lacking in our culture, it becomes glaringly evident when the mass gathers for an...
For many decades, Bhutan has taken great pride in providing free healthcare to all its citizens. This noble mandate has...
As the nation takes stock of its economic health, a troubling figure demands urgent attention. As of now, loans worth Nu...
Let’s face it. Alcohol has become a national problem. The statistics speak for itself.
With tensions escalating between India and Pakistan, the world is watching with a growing concern. The conflict is close...
The detention of the opposition MP facing child molestation charges during an ongoing parliamentary session has sparked a legal and constitutional debate, with lawmakers questioning whether the move breaches the principle of parliamentary immunity.
Read MoreThe government’s decision to reinstate the Class X cut-off point, citing declining education quality, has sparked criticism from education experts and lawmakers, who argue the move lacks solid research and public consultation.
Read MoreThe National Assembly (NA) yesterday unanimously passed the Budget Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2025-26, amounting to Nu 138.55 billion, and the Supplementary Budget Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2024-25, totaling Nu 1.59 billion.
Read MoreThe government has allocated Nu 31.5 million for third child policy, Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said during yesterday’s National Assembly session, as the country grapples with concerns over low fertility rates and escalating outward migration.
Read MoreThe government has pledged to resolve the long-standing issue of double toll fee imposed on Bhutanese vehicles traveling through the Indian highways in Assam and West Bengal within the next two months.
Read MoreIn a stride toward revitalising rural livelihoods and strengthening the agri-food sector, the government launched the country’s national Geographical Indication (GI) system on June 10.
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