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A 64-year-old man died after being electrocuted in Nobgang, Punakha, while replacing prayer flags near the Talo Gup’s office.According to police and eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred when the man was attempting to change an old prayer flag mounted on a metal flagpole. He had already taken down two flags without incident.
Marking its eighth foundation day, the Bhutan Red Cross Society (BRCS) launched its Youth Forum and Youth Volunteer Poli...
The media’s role in voicing public aspirations and holding power to account is under increasing threat in South Asia, ac...
Zhemgang—A herd of 13 wild elephants has been roaming Trong Gewog in Zhemgang for more than three weeks, causing anxiety...
Phuentsholing—Phuentsholing has taken a bold step into the digital future, ending decades of informal and manual parking...
Bhutan’s digital economy is projected to contribute USD 300 million to its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2029 and USD...
What should have been a joyous beginning to motherhood turned into a terrifying ordeal for Tsheten Zangmo when her newbo...
Out of 18 listed companies with the Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan Limited (RSEBL), 10 have declared dividends and...
Bhutan will roll out an ambitious digital literacy initiative this fiscal year to equip more than 400,000 Bhutanese with...
The Bhutan Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Yumeshima, Osaka, Japan saw over 10, 000 visitors in the first weeks. Bhut...
At last, the government has managed to persuade Bhutan Telecom to reduce mobile data charges by 50 percent. From July 1, data charges will be cheaper by 50 percent. In other words, we will get more data with the same price.
A remarkable transformation is unfolding in the southern plains of Bhutan. The quiet frontier town of Gelephu is now emerging as the beating heart of a national dream—the Gel...
More than 70,000 acres of forestland have been lost to fire in the country in just five years. This is not merely a stat...
As Thimphu Thromde undergoes a flurry of repairs and maintenance in preparation for an upcoming VIP visit, the city’s transformation offers more than just a polished façade. It is...
For a person diagnosed with kidney failure, a transplant gives a new lease of life. However, a study published in the Bhutan Health Journal reveals that many kidney transplant recipients in the country ar...
The Asian Development Bank forecasts that inflation in Bhutan will cool to 4.2 percent this year. That is welcome news....
Bhutanese boxers, over the weekend, not only excited spectators at the clock tower square, but also made the country proud by dominating the Four Nations Boxing Championship....
The decision to integrate the Gelephu-Kokrajhar cross-border railway into the development of the Gelephu Mindfulness Cit...
Mental health is emerging as one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Globally, it accounts for one in six years...
In recent months, Kuensel and other media outlets have raised critical questions about the government’s Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP). These inquiries focus on...
Bhutan’s agricultural exports saw a strong performance last year, generating Nu 3.51 billion from both primary and proce...
Agenda Chikha, a collaborative initiative between the government and key stakeholders, has committed USD eight million t...
After a four-year hiatus, the National Startup Weekend is back, aiming to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with essential sk...
Smartphone imports spiked to Nu 2.72 billion in 2024, a sharp increase from Nu 2.2 billion in 2023. This jump propelled...
Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) has received 3,969 loan applications across its 35 branches nationwide, totaling...
A quiet but powerful step is being taken to strengthen Bhutan’s national security. Fifteen police officers from across...
It is said that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Many Bhutanese who have fallen victims to the Q...
The Thimphu-Babesa expressway is undergoing a facelift, perhaps to welcome a VIP. While this may be welcome news , the t...
Bhutan is facing a silent but dangerous health crisis. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—such as heart disease, stroke, d...
Food prices in Bhutan have been rising steadily, making it harder for families to afford what they need. Recent data sho...
Gelephu—At least three international construction firms are expected to undertake the 13.6-kilometre Gelephu–Tareythang highway project in Sarpang, which is scheduled to begin early next year.
Read MoreEco-tourism in Bhutan is emerging as a powerful tool to protect natural and cultural heritage while delivering tangible benefits to local communities. By offering visitors an educational and meaningful experience rooted in Bhutanese traditions and ecosystems, the sector is steadily becoming a model for sustainable development.
Read MoreBhutan’s critical care services are steadily expanding as the government intensifies efforts to improve infection control and specialised staff training in hospitals. The goal: ensuring the safety of patients in the most vulnerable stages of care.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreLet’s face it. Alcohol has become a national problem. The statistics speak for itself.
Read MoreIndia and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire across land, air and sea on May 10 starting 5:00 pm—after an intense war—halting the fight between the two nuclear armed countries.
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