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The Government of Japan has agreed to provide loan assistance for the construction of three hydropower projects in the country—Druk Bindu I (18 MW), Druk Bindu II (8 MW), and Jomori (90 MW).
The Dzongkha Expert Committee from the Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development (DCDD) is reviewing the 350-page book Ngar Soel Dzongkha Ngag J...
Class XII students from the remote schools perform better in Dzongkha than those from urban schools, while performance in English is b...
Phuentsholing—Phuentsholing Thromde will launch the country’s first parking application, Parking.bt, on February 21, 2025, coinciding with the bir...
The Royal Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA), formally institutionalised in 1967, was envisioned as a guardian of Bhutan’s traditional performing arts, preserving folk songs, mask dances, and other unique art forms.
༉ ལོ་གསར་རན་མི་དང་བསྟུན་ མི་ཚུ་གིས་ དམིགས་བསལ་དུ་...
BHOJPUR – On a recent morning, Anita Rai made her way down the steep hill from Kattike Bisauni Chowk, in Hatuwagadhi Rural Municipality of Bhojpur district, carrying bags of rice on her back.
The Opposition Party, Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP), has strongly criti...
For over five years, Kuenzang Wangchuk battled alcohol addiction, spending most of his earnings on cheap liquor and struggling to repay the debts he had accumulated.
The Ministry of Health is taking a multi-pronged approach to reduce lead exposure in the country, following a national blood Lead Level Survey that revealed high...
The speaker of National Assembly, Lungten Dorji, will represent Bhutan at the 15th Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) Plenary in Baku, Azerbaijan, from February 18 to 20.
Khotokha, Wangdue—Dolung Sherub Yoedsel Chhoeling Goenpa—commonly known as Dolung Monastery—is a sacred 17th century monument in Khotokha valley, Bjena gewog, Wangdue.
“Math is too hard.” “Math is boring.” “Why do we even need to study this?”—these complaints echo in classrooms everywhere.
If there is one guideline that continues to draw the attention of auditors, it is the hospitality and entertainment (H&E) budget for public officials. The gu...
Bhutan’s internet landscape is on the brink of a major shift. Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, has officially entered the market, promising high-speed connectivity at competitive prices.
Starlink’s recent entry into the country promises high-speed connectivity, potentially disrupting the market long dominated by Bhutan Telecom and TashiCell—the t...
Phuentsholing—Despite an uptick in the number of Indian tourists visiting Phuentsholing, local businesses in the country’s commercial hub are struggling...
Following recommendations by Royal Audit Authority (RAA), the finance ministry has revised the guidelines for...
The civil service recorded its lowest attrition rate in three years, with 1,860 civil servants exiting between January and December 2024, according to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC).
The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) collected Nu 780,146 in fines for expired products and other regulatory violations between July 2023 and January 2025.
Two Bhutanese textile startup ideas were awarded Nu 50,000 each for their business ideas during a recent 15-day Basic Entrepreneurship Course focused on the textile sector, held at the Royal Tex...
Eighty-five participants from across the country took part in a three-day makeathon at the Royal Textile Academy in Thimphu, developing assistive technology for students with disabiliti...
Khotokha, Wangdue—Nestled in the serene valley of Khotokha in Bjena gewog, Dechen Draphug Nye is a sacred pilgrimage site but relatively unknown to many due to its remote location and the challenging journey required to reach it.
Bhutanese people continue to grapple with nutritional deficiencies, particularly in iron, zinc, an...
Tsirang—Every year, farmers in Tsholingkhar, Tsirang, suffer huge losses as wild boars ravage their crops, forcing many to abandon fertile farmland, leaving large swathes un...
After a fulfilling 18-year tenure in public service, I found myself yearning for change—one that would let me continue to impact my community positively while forging a more profound connection with nature.
While we boast of digital transformation in governance, our citizens remain ensnared by an antiquated bureaucratic framework that defies our claim.
Bhutanese para shot putter Chimi Dema of Mongar is preparing for her sixth international competition, the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, which will take place...
Contractors will see improved cash flow following the finance ministry’s new rule that allows them to withdraw retention money against a bank guarant...
The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown is raising concer...
The US President Donald Trump’s recent executive order suspending USAID funding for three months has sent shockwaves across nations and organisations dependent on U.S. assistance.
Zhemgang—The government is prioritising two major inter-district road projects in its 13th Plan to enhance connec...
For the first time, Bhutan will have a presence at the Asian Winter Games, thanks to 26-year-old alpine skier Chencho Dorji.
Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) adopts Singapore’s Property Tax Act 1960 to build GMC to harmonise econom...
The small Bhutanese community in the US—and their loved ones back home—are closely watching as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigration. With US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launching large-scale deportation sweeps, anxiety is mounting over reports of Bhutanese nationals appearing on ICE lists circulating on social media.
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The National Assembly yesterday adopted the Livestock Bill of Bhutan 2025 after three days of intense debate that exposed deep national unease over meat production, consumption, and commercial slaughter of animals in the country.
The National Council (NC) endorsed three out of six recommendations on climate-resilient watershed management presented...
The National Council pressed the government on the country’s preparedness for natural disasters yesterday, questioning w...
The third Australia–Bhutan Research Conference began yesterday in Thimphu, bringing together over 40 researchers, academ...
Punakha—Punakha’s iconic suspension bridge, a favourite among locals and tourists, is closed to the tourists after 5pm....
When the Fifth Asian Youth Para Games open in Dubai this week, two young Bhutanese para-athletes will carry not only the...
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has assured that budgets for central and non-central schools ar...
The Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Programme (AMCHP) or the 1,000 Golden Days Initiative has reached 7,520 pregn...
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has warned that structural flaws and weak oversight have left the tourism sector in...
The Department of Macro-Fiscal and Development Finance under the finance ministry and the Japan International Cooperatio...
We are producing what can be called our most educated generation, but are offering them some of the most limited and least secure forms of employment. This mismatch is not an emerging concern; it has become a structural fault line that threatens long-term national progress.
If the past week was one of festivals and celebrations, Bhutan's farmers received a precious gift with the launch of the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme on No...
The sacred ceremony happening at Tshaligoenba in Thimphu this week carries a weight far older than the moment itself. When more than 260 nuns from 14 countries are receiving full ordination, they are not simply enter...
The words shared by His Majesty the King on the 70th birth anniversary of Drukgyal Zhipa were more than a son’s remembrance. They were a national awakening. The advice of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, giv...
The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan yesterday is a testament to the enduring and profound friendship between the two nations, one that transcends politics and reflects...
The story of His Majesty the Fourth King is an extraordinary one in our history. At 16, His Majesty became King, following the untimely passing of his father, the Third Druk Gyalpo. His Majesty inherited a nation in transition, a country ta...
none existed, electrified homes, and carried the nation through crises, including the recent Covid-19 pandemic. These ac...
The news of Australia passing a social media ban for children under 16 has sent ripples across the globe, igniting similiar conversations amongf Bhutanese parents. Some are talking if Bhutan should follow suit.
Bhutan has always taken pride in being a fairly egalitarian society. In many communities, women are heads of households,...
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is on high alert, not only investigating complaints but also penalising businesses that try to make easy money at the expense of consumers.
The opening of three new Safe Spaces for Women and Girls in Mongar, Pemagatshel, and Samdrupjongkhar marks a significant...
Beginning today, the Changlimithang ground in Thimphu will be transformed into a sanctuary of peace and hope as the Glob...
Public policy is often imagined as a fixed compass, steady and unbending. But in a rapidly changing world, governance mu...
Our greatest strength has always been our capacity to look beyond the moment and plan for balanced progress. The recent...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is rapidly becoming a key component of organisational...
Bhutan is not short of ideas, intellect or institutions. What it lacks is a strong, working bridge between research, policy, and industry. This was one of the key issues discussed during the recently concluded third Australian–Bhutan Research Conference.
Read MoreDrukair has launched a new international air service route connecting Gelephu and Kolkata, India, which is expected to improve regional connectivity and accelerate tourism and economic activity in southern Bhutan.
Read MoreGrowing public unease is mounting over delays to the government’s expansion of the Rural Life Insurance Scheme (RLIS), a flagship pledge to raise death benefits five-fold, from Nu 30,000 to Nu 150,000, amid an ongoing policy review with no confirmed rollout date.
Read MoreThe issue of a pay hike for civil servants was discussed during the Question Hour session of the National Assembly on December 5, with the Members of Parliament (MPs) pressing the government for clarity on a potential salary revision.
Read MoreUniversities are evolving beyond being mere centres of academic pursuit, emerging as transformative spaces that shape identity, values, and leadership, according to experts speaking at the recently concluded third Australia-Bhutan Research conference.
Read MoreSenior Bhutanese officials and delegates from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) convened for the second session of the Bhutan–ICIMOD Coordination Committee (BICC), reaffirming partnership to enhance climate resilience, strengthen livelihoods, and improve disaster preparedness across Bhutan’s Himalayan landscapes.
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