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The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has not yet reached a final decision on adopting the Cambridge curriculum by July this year, Education Minister Yeezang De Thapa clarified during the 15th Meet-the-Press session.
India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire across land, air and sea on May 10 starting 5:00 pm—after an intense war—haltin...
College of Natural Resources (CNR), Lobesa—As discussions on climate change unfolded—tracing its sweeping effects from m...
The ongoing United States–China trade war is redrawing global supply chains, prompting companies to shift operations fro...
The country’s journalism fraternity came together Saturday to celebrate the 9th Annual Journalism Awards (AJA) 2025, hon...
A growing chorus of Bhutan’s healthcare professionals is calling for private sector participation in healthcare delivery...
With the fourth phase of the monetary relief measures set to end on June 30, 2025, the Ministry of Finance has begun dis...
Bhutan suffers an estimated economic loss of Nu 6.5 billion every year due to alcohol-related harm—an amount that repres...
Phuentsholing—Although Samtse was declared the country’s fifth dzongkhag thromde by the previous Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (D...
To raise Bhutan’s standing in the global media landscape, experts suggest drawing lessons from countries that consistent...
The ongoing United States–China trade war is redrawing global supply chains, prompting companies to shift operations from China to countries such as India, Mexico, and those in Southeast Asia. This realignment, while aimed at larger economies, could present new openings for smaller, emerging economies like Bhutan.
Bhutan’s imports from Thailand surged to Nu 2.67 billion in 2024, making the Southeast Asian country the third-largest s...
Samtse—For many years, farmers in Samtse have sold vegetables from under makeshift tents, battling monsoon rains and bla...
Tashichoeling, Samtse — For 78-year-old Kamala Tamang of Kochin in Tendruk, saving money in a bank had been unimaginable...
Sweeping reforms in the financial sector are essential for the country to achieve the ambitious goals of its 13th Plan,...
In an age dominated by fast fashion and synthetic dyes, a Bhutanese entrepreneur is turning to the past to craft a more sustainable future using natural dyes.
In a world that first instills fear in us, only to sell us a product or service to eliminate that fear, we find ourselves trapped in a never ending cycle of anxiety and temporary relief. At a time when humanity is addicted to economic growth at all costs, it is easy to lose sight of the deeper question, the mother of why we do what we do: our pursuit of happiness.
As a collective, humanity has never been richer, more connected, more informed, and more protected from all cause disease and mortality. Yet it is very clear t...
For many decades, Bhutan has taken great pride in providing free healthcare to all its citizens. This noble mandate has ensured that no Bhutanese is denied medical treatment due to financial constraints. However, the time has come to confront an uncomfortable truth: public healthcare alone is no longer sufficient to meet the growing and complex health needs of the people.
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 closest to our doors, the SAARC region, yet there seems to be some silence in calling out to de-escalate...
The Ministry of Health’s launch of the Annual Household-Health Surveillance (AHS) programme marks a significant step in Bhutan’s journey toward strengthening primary healthcare. At a tim...
The GovTech Agency’s initiative to equip half of Bhutan’s population with essential digital skills—or at least enable them to safely navigate online services—is not just timely but a necessary stride toward progress. With a target to achiev...
In an era where institutions are stretched thin and community bonds often feel like relics of the past, the story of Daw...
The latest figures from the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) reveal a significant increase in income tax collection—Nu 16.87 billion as of April 18 this year, marking a 16.81 percent surge compared to the same period last year. On th...
It is not often that media institutions introspect on their own standing. Yet, the annual release of global press freedom rankings invariably sparks reflection am...
Policymakers have reiterated the mantra that the private sector is the “engine of growth”. This phrase has adorned national plans, speeches, and policy statements for decades, to the point that it has become a passé, nothing...
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....
A significant portion of our youth’s challenges stems from our shortcomings as responsible, patient, and mindful elders....
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
The recent confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Dagana should serve as a serious wake-up call—not just for pig f...
Bhutan’s economic outlook for the next fiscal year appears positive. According to the World Bank’s latest South Asia Dev...
The business landscape in the country is rapidly evolving with foreign investments seen as critical to national developm...
Our forests, long a symbol of our environmental leadership, are going up in smoke. In just five months, fires have cause...
Bhutan is celebrating the state visit of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Q...
For many decades, Bhutan has taken great pride in providing free healthcare to all its citizens. This noble mandate has ensured that no Bhutanese is denied medical treatment due to financial constraints. However, the time has come to confront an uncomfortable truth: public healthcare alone is no longer sufficient to meet the growing and complex health needs of the people.
Read MoreMore than 3,000 devotees are currently living in makeshift shelters at Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu, as they attend the month-long Nyingthig Yazhi oral transmission and empowerment.
Read MoreBhutan’s economy expanded to Nu 273.3 billion in 2024, marking a 6.06 percent growth for the year, driven largely by a strong fourth-quarter (October to December) performance, according to provisional figures released by the National Statistics Bureau.
Read MoreThe government has confirmed its review of a comprehensive proposal submitted by the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) outlining a strategic framework for private sectors’ involvement in the 13th Plan.
Read MoreA new anthology chronicling the lives and contributions of Indian teachers in Bhutan, Lopens from India: The Glimpses of Their Life and Work in Bhutan, was launched on May 12 in Thimphu.
Read MoreBhutan emerged as the top medal-winning nation at the first South Asia Youth Judo Development Tournament and Camp, held in Thimphu on May 10, clinching 23 medals—including six gold, 12 silver, and five bronze.
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