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An unprecedented number of people attended the Global Peace Prayer Festival on November 8, with estimates of over 85,000 people in and around the venue. People began arriving in Changlimithang as early as midnight, and by the time prayers began, the football stadium, as well as the Centenary Park were filled with devotees.
Pangbisa, Paro—The first Global Gross National Happiness (GNH) Forum that began at Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa, Paro on No...
A diverse array of side events is complementing the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) at various venues across Thimphu...
As COP30 opens today in Belém, Brazil, the world faces a defining test: will nations turn climate finance promises into...
Paro—At a time when schools worldwide increasingly focus on grades and careers, former Education Minister Thakur Singh P...
Gelephu—A sprawling Buddhist meditation complex known as the Drikung Kangyur Labyrinth is set to begin construction earl...
At the Global Peace Prayer Festival, where hundreds of spiritual leaders have gathered, one figure quietly stands out -...
Gelephu—Site preparation works, such as labour camp establishment, have started for the Kesang Do-ngag Shedrupling (KSD)...
The upcoming fourth session of the Fourth Parliament will deliberate on five bills and ratify several agreements, includ...
Every year, courts across the country deliver thousands of judgements. Yet, for the public, much of the judiciary’s work...
Phuentsholing—Businesses involved in extracting and exporting boulders, gravel, and sand along the Amochu river are calling for a flood protection system after recent floods caused extensive damage, with losses estimated in the billions.
The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan yesterday is a testament to the enduring and profound friendship between the two nations, one that transcends politics and reflects the truest form of mutual respect, trust, and shared destiny.
The story of His Majesty the Fourth King is an extraordinary one in our history. At 16, His Majesty became King, following the untimely passing of his father, the Third Druk Gyalpo. His Majesty inherited a nation in transition, a country ta...
none existed, electrified homes, and carried the nation through crises, including the recent Covid-19 pandemic. These ac...
The news of Australia passing a social media ban for children under 16 has sent ripples across the globe, igniting similiar conversations amongf Bhutanese parents. Some are talking if Bhutan should follow suit.
Bhutan has always taken pride in being a fairly egalitarian society. In many communities, women are heads of households,...
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is on high alert, not only investigating complaints but also penalising businesses that try to make easy money at the expense of consumers.
The opening of three new Safe Spaces for Women and Girls in Mongar, Pemagatshel, and Samdrupjongkhar marks a significant step forward in our effort to protect women and children from violence.
Beginning today, the Changlimithang ground in Thimphu will be transformed into a sanctuary of peace and hope as the Glob...
Public policy is often imagined as a fixed compass, steady and unbending. But in a rapidly changing world, governance mu...
Our greatest strength has always been our capacity to look beyond the moment and plan for balanced progress. The recent national workshop on integrating livestock production with environ...
Our global culture has conditioned us to spend the best of ourselves in the pursuit of a “decent living” whatever that m...
In a world that constantly advertises, applauds, and sells consumption, acquisition and growth at all costs, cultivating...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is rapidly becoming a key component of organisational...
The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is beginning to take shape in tangible ways, creating opportunities and opening new c...
The goal of the Economic Stimulus Programme’s (ESP) education loan is, at its core, both forward-looking and noble. It h...
It is not often that a Bhutanese citizen receives a prestigious award from abroad. Yet, a teacher from Samtse, Chimi Dem...
There are journeys that test strength, and there are those that reveal the heart. Ani Pema Deki’s 400-kilometre walk acr...
The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan yesterday is a testament to the enduring and profound friendship between the two nations, one that transcends politics and reflects the truest form of mutual respect, trust, and shared destiny.
Read MoreBhutan celebrated the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo yesterday, which coincided this year with the holy Lhabab Duechen (Descending Day of Lord Buddha).
Read MoreTens and thousands of Bhutanese people marked the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King with a grand celebration at Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu yesterday.
Read MoreIndia will provide Bhutan with a INR 40 billion line of credit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced during his state visit, as part of a series of agreements that also include land for a Bhutanese temple in Varanasi and a new immigration checkpoint at Hatisar near Gelephu to enhance cross-border connectivity.
Read MoreThe Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) yesterday formally took charge of the Bhutan Integrated Tax System (BITS) from Data Torque Limited, a New Zealand–based developer.
Read MoreSemchen Tsethar Tshogpa (Animal Life Saving Association) yesterday rescued 31 yaks in Chamgang, Thimphu to commemorate His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s 70th Birth Anniversary and the auspicious Descending Day of Lord Buddha.
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