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Two injured in truck accident

Accident

Dec 26, 2001 1 mins read 380 views
Assistance to preserve cultural monuments

Special Commission For Cultural Affairs/ Bhutan Music/ RAPA

Dec 26, 2001 1 mins read 655 views
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Rising fuel prices drive up subsidy burden

Fuel prices across the country have increased, even as the government continues to provide subsidies to cushion consumers.

Apr 18, 2026 1 mins read 2,152 views
Agri-livestock sector achieves 79% of 13th Plan targets, but funding gaps persist

The agriculture and livestock sector achieved 79.2 percent of its 13th Plan targets as of financial year 2025–26, record...

Apr 18, 2026 4 mins read 1,699 views
The stories her grandmother saved and the art of remembering

There is a particular kind of silence that descends when a story is told well. Not the silence of boredom or polite endu...

Apr 18, 2026 3 mins read 1,486 views
Tapping economic potential through canes and bamboo

While the recent Haa Spring Festival offered the community a platform to celebrate its culture and earn from local produ...

Apr 18, 2026 3 mins read 2,221 views
Haa to introduce low-impact, high-value eco-tourism in Tergola

Haa—About an hour’s drive from Haa town, Tergola, which is home to the country’s largest recorded population of endanger...

Apr 18, 2026 2 mins read 1,972 views
WFP and KOICA partner to improve health and nutrition for schoolchildren in Bhutan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), h...

Apr 18, 2026 2 mins read 1,276 views
Flood risks, debris, and dust expose weak environmental planning in Rinchending bypass

Phuentsholing—Growing risks of flooding, dust pollution, traffic disruption, and environmental degradation have begun to...

Apr 18, 2026 4 mins read 1,884 views
Rising rents and affordable housing shortage deepen inequality in urban Bhutan

The worsening urban rental crisis is exposing the growing gap between policy promises on affordable housing and the live...

Apr 18, 2026 7 mins read 4,250 views
Bhutan to host first International Travel Mart to boost global tourism links

The BITM website will provide key event details, including venue, schedule, and registration information, with scope for...

Apr 17, 2026 2 mins read 1,933 views
Sniffing out crime

Bella, a 10-year-old explosive detection dog of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), continues to serve with precision and discipline alongside her handler, Tendel Jamtsho.

Apr 15, 2026 3 mins read 9,665 views
Startups call for support beyond seed funding

The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support beyond seed funding remains limited, making it difficult for existing startups to scale and sustain operations.

Mar 21, 2026 3 mins read 3,549 views
National debt to rise by 26%, reaching Nu 380 billion in June

The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.

Feb 25, 2026 2 mins read 4,930 views
Economy uncoils for strongest growth in years

The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...

Feb 18, 2026 4 mins read 4,858 views
Tax system sees major changes and initiatives

The Wood Female Snake Year brought major tax reforms in the country with the passage of the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 202...

Feb 18, 2026 2 mins read 5,235 views
You’re not what you think you are

You are not alone in your confusion — and much of it arises from the word itself. Emptiness can sound like nothingness, which is precisely what it does not mean. A more precise term might be: empty of inherent existence.

Apr 18, 2026 4 mins read 1,190 views
Sundays at Le Méridien

The monthly Sunday brunch at Le Méridien has become a special experience that goes beyond dining, offering guests a relaxed four-hour setting to reconnect with family and friends.

Apr 13, 2026 3 mins read 1,361 views
The trap of spiritual materialism

Apr 13, 2026 4 mins read 1,642 views
Compassion in practice: Building a win-win healthcare system

Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly ad...

Apr 04, 2026 4 mins read 1,343 views
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Studies and end of life accounts consistently show that many of us leave this world with the same stinging regrets: not spending enough time with our loved ones, and not investing enough time...

Apr 01, 2026 4 mins read 2,315 views
When Words Create Worlds

Mar 30, 2026 4 mins read 1,488 views
Where to find the best momos in Thimphu

Mar 16, 2026 1 mins read 3,212 views
Bhutanese flavours find a home in Perth

Mar 16, 2026 2 mins read 3,417 views
She Lives in the Mirror

Mar 16, 2026 2 mins read 4,067 views
Unshackling the state

Apr 22, 2026 2 mins read 399 views
The environmental toll of wars

The deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-needed respite that eases global anxieties over spiraling economic and geopolitical crises....

Apr 18, 2026 2 mins read 895 views
A costly fiasco

Apr 11, 2026 2 mins read 2,168 views
Living hand to mouth

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 1,657 views
A call for shared responsibility

The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely intervention. The initiative calls for shared responsibility amid rising fuel costs and a supply line...

Apr 04, 2026 2 mins read 2,179 views
When the watchdog has no teeth

The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society members under the vision of building a resilient media ecosystem. The Bhutan Media Forum Award...

Apr 01, 2026 2 mins read 1,888 views
Culture under threat?

Mar 28, 2026 2 mins read 3,243 views
Promises and performance

As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must be measured against the promises it made. Such a review is essential to a...

Mar 25, 2026 2 mins read 2,460 views
Policy versus ground reality

The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adjust to the unpredictable and fast-changing market and policy decisions. From the cost...

Mar 21, 2026 2 mins read 2,747 views
A costly reality

Mar 18, 2026 2 mins read 2,678 views

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Government, telecos at odds over 50% data price cut

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 11,882 views
Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...

Jan 31, 2026 3 mins read 7,985 views
ESP Steering Committee to review Nu 575 million in unspent, recovered funds

The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 7,024 views
New FDI regime offers wider access to foreign investors in agriculture

The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...

Jan 03, 2026 3 mins read 8,072 views
BCCI submits 35 business ideas to govt. for private sector engagement

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...

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When our pursuits for happiness become our chains

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Pindarika: Myth, desire, and revenge on big screen

Mar 10, 2026 1 mins read 2,648 views
A night for silver screen in Punakha

For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of...

Mar 02, 2026 2 mins read 2,583 views
Your Body, Your First Responsibility

Mar 02, 2026 1 mins read 2,781 views
What’s our contingency plan?

Mar 14, 2026 2 mins read 2,999 views
What an entrepreneurial bureaucracy must do

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Urgent call to skill our youth

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Bracing for impacts of distant wars

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Beyond the statistics

Feb 28, 2026 2 mins read 3,325 views

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