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A Member of Parliament (MP) from the opposition party convicted of child molestation continues to hold office, igniting the debate over whether elected leaders convicted of crimes should be held to the same ethical, legal, and moral standards as ordinary citizens.
The state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the country are under pressure to restructure how they allocate profits, with the...
Bhutan’s spice sector is showing promise, but entrepreneurs like Chhimi Dorjee, founder of Bhutan Naturals, are finding...
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued a public warning against individuals and entities operating private healthcare c...
Bhutan has partnered with global cryptocurrency giant Binance and local Digital Kidu (DK) Bank to launch a national-leve...
The hushed reverence of the hall, punctuated by the gentle rustle of serthra silk gho, held a particular weight on the e...
The fourth phase of the Million Fruit Trees Plantation (MFTP) initiative will introduce 15 premium, climate-resilient fr...
Dagana Dzongkhag is fast becoming a model for disability inclusion in the country, demonstrating that community leadersh...
In an insightful session of Wisdom for the Future: A JSW Talk Series, Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay sat down to ...
Bhutan’s national women’s cricket team wrapped up their campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 in...
The ongoing United States–China trade war is redrawing global supply chains, prompting companies to shift operations from China to countries such as India, Mexico, and those in Southeast Asia. This realignment, while aimed at larger economies, could present new openings for smaller, emerging economies like Bhutan.
Bhutan’s imports from Thailand surged to Nu 2.67 billion in 2024, making the Southeast Asian country the third-largest s...
Samtse—For many years, farmers in Samtse have sold vegetables from under makeshift tents, battling monsoon rains and bla...
Tashichoeling, Samtse — For 78-year-old Kamala Tamang of Kochin in Tendruk, saving money in a bank had been unimaginable...
Sweeping reforms in the financial sector are essential for the country to achieve the ambitious goals of its 13th Plan,...
In an age dominated by fast fashion and synthetic dyes, a Bhutanese entrepreneur is turning to the past to craft a more sustainable future using natural dyes.
In a world that first instills fear in us, only to sell us a product or service to eliminate that fear, we find ourselves trapped in a never ending cycle of anxiety and temporary relief. At a time when humanity is addicted to economic growth at all costs, it is easy to lose sight of the deeper question, the mother of why we do what we do: our pursuit of happiness.
As a collective, humanity has never been richer, more connected, more informed, and more protected from all cause disease and mortality. Yet it is very clear t...
In an age when many countries are content with meeting global benchmarks, Bhutan has chosen to raise the bar—not just for itself, but for how nations think about maternal and newborn care. The Bhutan Every Newborn Action Plan (BENAP) 2025–2029 is not merely a health sector initiative. It is a moral and strategic statement about national priorities.
The 18MW Suchhu Hydropower Project in Sombaykha, Haa will be remembered as a monumental milestone not only for the peopl...
Our healthcare system stands at a dangerous crossroads. What was once held up as a model of free, accessible care for al...
If the concept of civic cleanliness is lacking in our culture, it becomes glaringly evident when the mass gathers for an...
For many decades, Bhutan has taken great pride in providing free healthcare to all its citizens. This noble mandate has...
As the nation takes stock of its economic health, a troubling figure demands urgent attention. As of now, loans worth Nu...
Let’s face it. Alcohol has become a national problem. The statistics speak for itself.
With tensions escalating between India and Pakistan, the world is watching with a growing concern. The conflict is closest to our doors, the SAARC region, yet there seems to be some silence in calling out to de-escalate...
The Ministry of Health’s launch of the Annual Household-Health Surveillance (AHS) programme marks a significant step in Bhutan’s journey toward strengthening primary healthcare. At a tim...
The GovTech Agency’s initiative to equip half of Bhutan’s population with essential digital skills—or at least enable them to safely navigate online services—is not just timely but a necessary stride toward progress. With a target to achiev...
The Bank of Bhutan (BoB) unveiled two financial products—Credit Line Limit (CLL) and BOB Premium Card—at a networking ev...
Potato trade has seen a major transformation since the launch of the online auction system under the Bhutan Commodities...
Mountain Hazelnuts, one of Bhutan’s first fully foreign direct investment (FDI) companies, has secured USD 7.9 million e...
For the first time, Bhutanese vintage wine will go under the hammer on the global stage, marking a historic moment for t...
In much of the world, plant-based diets are gaining traction for their health benefits and environmental sustainability....
A significant portion of our youth’s challenges stems from our shortcomings as responsible, patient, and mindful elders....
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
In an era where institutions are stretched thin and community bonds often feel like relics of the past, the story of Daw...
The latest figures from the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) reveal a significant increase in income tax collecti...
It is not often that media institutions introspect on their own standing. Yet, the annual release of global press freedo...
Policymakers have reiterated the mantra that the private sector is the “engine of growth”. This phrase has adorned nati...
The recent confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Dagana should serve as a serious wake-up call—not just for pig f...
In an age when many countries are content with meeting global benchmarks, Bhutan has chosen to raise the bar—not just for itself, but for how nations think about maternal and newborn care. The Bhutan Every Newborn Action Plan (BENAP) 2025–2029 is not merely a health sector initiative. It is a moral and strategic statement about national priorities.
Read MoreHis Majesty the King granted Royal Kashos (edicts) for the construction of eight major spiritual projects in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) on May 12—the auspicious 15th Day of the 3rd Month of the Wood Female Snake Year.
Read MoreSamtse—Once known for its lush paddy fields and sprawling areca nut plantations, Samtse is emerging as a vibrant industrial and economic zone. The shift from an agriculture-dominated district to a centre of manufacturing and infrastructure growth is reshaping both its landscape and livelihood.
Read MoreBhutan has launched an ambitious new roadmap to improve the health and survival of mothers and newborns. The Bhutan Every Newborn Action Plan (BENAP) 2025–2029, released by the Ministry of Health, signals a renewed national commitment to eliminating preventable newborn deaths and stillbirths, while strengthening the country’s health system.
Read MoreThe annual Bhutan Day, a key initiative of the German Bhutan Himalaya Society (DBHG), convened on May 17 at the Dharma Mati Centre in Berlin, bringing together experts, students, and guests from across the globe for a hybrid gathering.
Read MoreFor the second time in 16 years, Bhutan is once again racing to lower the waters of the most dangerous glacier lake, Thorthomi, in Lunana using centuries-old technique never before tested at this scale in such rugged terrain called siphoning.
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