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The government has approved a new National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme (NCLIS) to protect Bhutanese farmers from losses caused by climate change and the persistent threat of wildlife depredation.
The Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management (DLGDM) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration...
Gelephu— When Class 10 student Tshering peered through a solar telescope for the first time, she saw sunspots dancing across the sun’s surface—something she had never imagined. “I never kne...
His Majesty the King granted Royal Kashos (edicts) for the construction of eight major spiritual projects in Gelephu Min...
Bhutan has launched an ambitious new roadmap to improve the health and survival of mothers and newborns. The Bhutan Ever...
Samtse—Once known for its lush paddy fields and sprawling areca nut plantations, Samtse is emerging as a vibrant industr...
The annual Bhutan Day, a key initiative of the German Bhutan Himalaya Society (DBHG), convened on May 17 at the Dharma M...
For the second time in 16 years, Bhutan is once again racing to lower the waters of the most dangerous glacier lake, Tho...
Bhutanese textile designer Chandrika Tamang, founder of CDK Gencha, is set to debut at Melbourne Design Week 2025, becom...
Trees have been around for a long time, and their rings, like pages of a book, tell stories that go back centuries.Each ring tells a story—of changing seasons, of the sunlight they have soaked in and the storms they...
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 the surface, this appears to be a strong indicator of economic recovery and improved revenue performance.
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 recent confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Dagana should serve as a serious wake-up call—not just for pig farmers in Lhamoizingkha and Nichula, but also for the entire livestock sector across the country. With nine farms...
Bhutan’s economic outlook for the next fiscal year appears positive. According to the World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update, the economy is projected to grow by 6.6 percent in fiscal yea...
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 caused timber losses worth an estimated Nu 520 million. Behind this figure...
Bhutan is celebrating the state visit of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, who arrived in the country yesterday for a three-day visit.
Diplomatic relationships are often built in conference rooms, signed into existence with handshakes and ink. But in rare...
A recent medical and dental camp organised by the Ability Bhutan Society (ABS), in collaboration with DANTAK healthcare professionals, offers a small but powerful glimpse of what inclusive hea...
In much of the world, plant-based diets are gaining traction for their health benefits and environmental sustainability....
Wangdue—The third unit of Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project was commissioned yesterday, boosting the plant’s total gen...
The country’s economy, facing nearly three decades of premature de-industrialisation, requires a targeted industrial pol...
Forty-year-old entrepreneur Sonam Zangmo from Wangdue is pioneering organic glass noodles (Finn) made from buckwheat and...
Bhutan’s agricultural exports saw a strong performance last year, generating Nu 3.51 billion from both primary and proce...
At last, the government has managed to persuade Bhutan Telecom to reduce mobile data charges by 50 percent. From July 1...
A remarkable transformation is unfolding in the southern plains of Bhutan. The quiet frontier town of Gelephu is now eme...
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 tr...
For a person diagnosed with kidney failure, a transplant gives a new lease of life. However, a study published in the Bh...
His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s 22nd birth anniversary was celebrated throughout Bhutan with great enthusiasm on November 11, 1977. Several official and non-official groups, all over the country celebrated the occasion through religious meetings, cultural programmes and sports events.
Read MoreHis Majesty's team won the national archery competition defeating the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA)-B team in two games on October 26. The first game was won with a wide margin 25 to 7. The second was, however, a close finish, with the final scores at 25-24.
Read MoreIntervening in a discussion during the recent session of the National Assembly, His Majesty the King, reaffirmed the right of members to express their opinions freely in the House. Everybody should have an equal voice in the House, His Majesty said.
Read MoreBhutan’s media landscape is facing a serious problem that strikes at the core of its democratic ideals. Once seen as a promising pillar of democratic transition, the Bhutanese press is now navigating a slow, painful decline—one marked by financial hardship, diminishing independence, and shrinking space for public discourse.
Read MoreGermany has rapidly emerged as a popular education destination for Bhutanese students, amid stricter student visa regulations in countries like Australia and Canada.However, the reality may be less rosy than it seems.
Read MoreMore than 160 overseas returnees who had registered with the National Reintegration Programme (NRP) are awaiting placement, many of them seeking to rejoin the health and education sectors, which face acute human resource shortages.
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