Going beyond third child incentive to reverse our declining population
Bhutan’s fertility rate has dropped from over six children per woman in the 1980s to just 1.7 in 2017, far below the replacement rate of 2.2.
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Gelephu—With no indigenous malaria cases reported since November 2021, Bhutan is making the final push to achieve malaria-free status by the end of this year.
The National Council (NC) yesterday unanimously adopted the review report on the forestry sector’s contribution to gross...
Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT) has opened admissions for its first-ever part-time Bachelor of Info...
The National Council on Thursday adopted seven recommendations from the Economic Affairs Committee (EAC) on the review r...
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen yesterday graced the 16th Convocation of the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB), where 1,931 students from 11 RUB colleges received their degrees and diplomas.
The National Council (NC) yesterday adopted the review report on Rural Life Insurance Scheme (RLIS), calling for an incr...
Chukha—Thirty-three-year old Kumar remembers the first fish he ever caught. He was a schoolboy in Gongtsakha, a remote v...
The allocation of funds for the rural life insurance scheme under the general reserve (GR) saw a lengthy and contentious...
Amid growing recognition of the critical role of reliable soil data in sustainable land management, 40 participants from...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) is implementing a series of measures to address a sharp decline in ging...
Our global brand—Gross National Happiness—is envied and admired. Yet our ranking in the Human Development Index (HDI) tells a different story. At 125th, we sit among nations grappling with far deeper challenges. This paradox demands an honest reckoning. We cannot climb in the world’s eyes by standing still in our own. Happiness is our compass, yes, but without strong legs beneath it, we run the ri
Even before the Economic and Finance Committee could review the Excise Tax Bill and Income Tax Bill 2025 presented by the finance minister on the first day of Parliament’s...
The recent surge of Covid-19 sub-variants in India—LF.7 and NB.1.8—serves as a warning that the pandemic, while quieter, is far from over. We must resist the tempting lull of complacency.
As traditional education destinations like Australia and Canada tighten student visa regulations, Germany and other Euro...
Finally, we are on the right path toward a lasting solution to keep our surroundings clean and green. If the Clean Thimp...
Bhutan’s media landscape is facing a serious problem that strikes at the core of its democratic ideals. Once seen as a p...
Bhutan’s rising youth unemployment is no longer a “ticking time bomb”—it is a full-blown crisis. Beneath the surface of...
The government’s approval of the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme—a long-awaited initiative to shield farmers from losses caused by climate change and wildlife depredation—marks a critical step f...
Launched in May 2020, the Wobthang Organic Wonders (WOW) farm in Bumthang was supposed to be a model of sustainable agriculture, innovation, and communit...
In an age when many countries are content with meeting global benchmarks, Bhutan has chosen to raise the bar—not just fo...
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....
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...
Bhutan’s fertility rate has dropped from over six children per woman in the 1980s to just 1.7 in 2017, far below the replacement rate of 2.2.
Read MoreThe National Assembly (NA) yesterday adopted the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, reducing the applicable GST rate to 5 percent for taxable goods and services, as proposed by the Economic and Finance Committee (EFC), down from the 7 percent rate proposed by the government.
Read MoreThe National Assembly yesterday deliberated on the 207 sections of the Excise Tax Bill of Bhutan 2025, a proposed law that, if passed, will increase prices for tobacco, alcohol, pan masala, and soft drinks, while making vehicles cheaper.
Read MoreLimited pharmacy services in several remote districts, including Zhemgang, Gasa, and Samdrupjongkhar, are restricting access to essential medicines and pushing residents to obtain drugs from across the border, raising concerns about safety and regulatory compliance, according to the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA).
Read MoreBhutan has officially embarked on its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of core capacities under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), reaffirming its commitment to national and global health security.
Read MoreGelephu—A 6-kilometre road connecting Gelephu to Phulahari is currently being upgraded to improve access to two major spiritual projects in the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC): the Gelephu Dzong (Vajrayana Centre) and the Gyenyen Nyekhang.
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