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The media’s role in voicing public aspirations and holding power to account is under increasing threat in South Asia, according to the Asia Press Freedom Report 2024–2025.
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...
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has launched the Annual Household-Health Surveillance (AHS) programme, a nationwide initiat...
Two Bhutanese feature films “Buelwa – An Offering”, produced by Bezya Pictures and Samuh, and “Gangnam Girls”, produced...
Bhutan is facing a silent but dangerous health crisis. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions—have quietly become the leading cause of death in the country.
Food prices in Bhutan have been rising steadily, making it harder for families to afford what they need. Recent data shows that food inflation reached 5.45 percent in February this year, with the co...
There are growing concerns in the arts and craft business. Those in the business are increasingly alarmed by the influx of cheaper—sometimes better-finished—imported craft...
A banker in Turkey died after the Covid-19 pandemic. His “head of finance" is reaching out to people so that she can share the fortune, as the banker had no children or kith or kin to c...
The shortage of over 1,100 teachers in our schools is not just a staffing issue—it is a crisis threatening the country’s education system and, by extension, our future. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development has launched a nati...
Public infrastructure serves as the backbone of national economy, influencing everything from economic productivity to social well-being. Yet, for too long, quality control has been an afterthought rather than a fundamental principle guiding i...
The media serves as a watchdog of society, holding institutions and individuals accountable for their actions. It plays an important role in upholding democracy, exposing corruption, and ensuring transparency in governance. However, as much...
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...
Bhutan’s international payment systems showed mixed trends in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, recording a sharp increas...
The country’s total hydropower generation increased by 11 percent, reaching 11, 699.68 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electrici...
We are at a crossroads in our fight against waste. The country, known for its pristine environment and Gross National Ha...
The call for privatising or establishing a public-private partnership (PPP) to develop and maintain electric vehicle (EV...
Bhutan’s ambitious target of replacing 70 percent of its vehicles with electric ones by 2035 is a visionary step towards...
In Bhutan, where strong family values and community ties form the foundation of society, the way we raise our children d...
The boulder trade emerged as a boon for Bhutanese businessmen and the economy. With Bangladesh experiencing a surge in c...
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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