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"There is no country in the world to whose economic development we are so deeply committed. The co-operation between Bhutan and India extends to diverse...
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of India's independence, His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, sent messages of greetings to the Indian President and Prime Minister.
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From the early hours of July 24, students of the Shemgang Junior High School were in a ferment of excitement. Almost as soon as they awoke that morning, they launched themselves into feverish...
The Bhutanese are a fortunate people. They have a King who, though young in age is a matured leader, for whom the welfare and the good of his subjects is of prime importance. When he took over the burdens of Kingship, after the intimately and sudden death of the late King, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, was barely 17 years of age.
Hundreds are waiting, but only 84 hotels have so far secured the government's five percent loan interest subsidy. With Nu 850 million at stake to support the tourism sector, find out what strict vetting process stands between struggling businesses and much-needed financial relief.
Finance Minister Lekey Dorji disclosed the figures at the Meet-the-Press session yesterday, stating that the investments came from approved government budgets as part of the government’s long-term programme to modernise tax administration a...
Headaches, blurred vision, and children hiding their eye problems for fear of losing access to their phones. Paediatrici...
Monsoon-related road closures have increased twelve-fold in just five years, leaving Bhutan with a staggering Nu 1.18 bi...
Gongdue Kha is one of the indigenous languages that is slowly disappearing as locals are now fluent in Tshangla, Khengkha and Dzongkha.
A single egg, laid just days ago on the grounds of the Black-necked Crane Education Centre (BNCEC) in Phobjikha, Wangdue...
Despite being home to the majority of the country’s urban residents, the four thromdes continue to have only a small fra...
The three victims were a Dzongkha teacher, a support staff member of Denchukha Lower Secondary School, and a gewog caret...
Zhemgang—In Bjoka, Panbang, bamboo is everywhere. Bundles lean against walls, and half-finished baskets fill living room...
High up in the Paro Valley, the morning begins with a steady stream of visitors making their way to Dawa at Hilltop, loc...
As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must b...
The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adju...
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has already made many goods and services more expensive, disproport...
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new rule that will end the long-standing “duration of status” system for foreign students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives.
Read MoreBhutan and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral development co-operation during the 21st Bhutan-Japan Annual Consultations on Economic Co-operation held in Thimphu yesterday. Both sides reviewed the progress of ongoing assistance, discussed future development priorities and reaffirmed their shared commitment to sustainable development.
Read MoreAs voters head to the polls today to elect the Thrompons and thromde thuemis of Thimphu and Phuentsholing, the most striking feature of this election has not been fierce competition or spirited public debate. It has been the silence.
Read MoreThe violence that erupted during the Bhutan Premier League match between Thimphu FC and Drukpa FC at Changlimithang Stadium on July 7, 2026, has exposed a gap in the country’s football security arrangements and raised the question of who, ultimately, is responsible for the safety of players, officials, and spectators.
Read MoreThe Phuentsholing General Hospital has apologised for the recent incident and pledged to address systemic gaps in its patient registration process following an incident this week in which a father and his two young sons left the facility without receiving medical attention.
Read MoreThe State of the Nation Report (SoTNR) presented by the Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during the summer session of Parliament states that the government has closed the initial gap of Nu 56 billion in the 13th Plan and now projects a surplus of Nu 20 billion by the end of the Plan period.
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