Religious gatherings must be organised better
If the concept of civic cleanliness is lacking in our culture, it becomes glaringly evident when the mass gathers for any event – festivals, sports and religious occasions.
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A regional conference aimed at promoting cross-border tourism, trade, digital connectivity, and women’s leadership in climate action is currently underway in Thimphu.
Samtse—At 74, Madan Kumar Rai remembers a time when buffaloes were central to life in his village. Once a prominent buff...
The government has approved the import of beef from Brazil starting in February this year, following the completion of a...
The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and India’s Adani Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Thimphu ye...
The cost of goods and services in the country rose sharply in March this year, with the inflation rate climbing to 3.52...
Thimphu Thromde is digitally transforming its operations to tackle the persistent issue of waste management. The city’s...
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 whe...
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...
The Thimphu-Babesa expressway is undergoing a facelift, perhaps to welcome a VIP. While this may be welcome news , the traffic disruptions it causes indicate that there is something seriously wrong with our urban infrastructure.
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...
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...
The media serves as a watchdog of society, holding institutions and individuals accountable for their actions. It plays...
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...
If the concept of civic cleanliness is lacking in our culture, it becomes glaringly evident when the mass gathers for any event – festivals, sports and religious occasions.
Read MoreThe Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Bhutan’s primary healthcare institution, is facing a critical juncture. Years of mounting pressure have culminated in a full-blown crisis marked by chronic bed shortages, overworked staff, and overcrowded wards.
Read MoreFinancial institutions (FIs) have approved Nu 2.28 billion in loans under the economic stimulus programme’s (ESP) concessional credit lines (Window-I) and reinvigoration fund (Window-II).
Read MoreIn a thrilling display of wit, awareness, and cross-border camaraderie, Babesa Higher Secondary School (HSS) was victorious at the Inter School Invitational Indo-Bhutan Friendship Quiz held at the Royal Thimphu College on May 8.
Read MoreKhoma in Lhuentse, usually calm and quiet, has become a busy stopover in recent days. Located on the route to Singye Dzong, the village is seeing a steady stream of pilgrims ahead of the Tshok Bum—a major offering ceremony set to begin in eight days.
Read MorePhuentsholing—When a group of customers stepped into a popular momo restaurant in Phuentsholing’s town centre and asked for tea, the restaurant owner had to turn them down. The reason—there wasn’t enough water.
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