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May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
Punakha—The Supreme Court yesterday partially overturned the High Court’s ruling in the case of 38-year-old Phajo Nidup, allowing him to pay a fine in lieu of imprisonment for non-felony offenses. He must pay the fines within three months.
Bhutanese fashion designer, artist, and photographer, Karma Tshering Wangchuk, widely known as Lhari, is showcasing his...
The Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) latest report on “Assessment of Corruption Vulnerabilities and Integrity in the Media Sector” highlights the media’s increasing vulnerability to corruption, undermining its role as a pillar of democracy.
Gelephu—With rents in Gelephu now at a record high, rising faster than overall inflation, low-income tenants are struggl...
The upcoming 35th session of the National Council (NC), scheduled from May 23 to July 2, will feature the presentation o...
The World Bank Group (WBG) and the Royal Government have unveiled a new five-year development strategy to unlock private...
Bhutan aims to transform its honey sector into an inclusive, sustainable, and globally recognised apiculture industry by...
Punakha—Once known for its tranquil valleys and spiritual allure, Punakha is now at the heart of a real estate boom. Dr...
Beskop Tshechu began in 2011 with the goal of creating an alternative platform—for both filmmakers and audiences. At tha...
The Third Session of the Fourth Parliament, scheduled from May 23 to July 3, will deliberate on 10 Bills—seven Governmen...
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 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...
Bhutan’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.
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 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...
In an age dominated by fast fashion and synthetic dyes, a Bhutanese entrepreneur is turning to the past to craft a more...
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...
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...
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 close...
The Ministry of Health’s launch of the Annual Household-Health Surveillance (AHS) programme marks a significant step in...
The GovTech Agency’s initiative to equip half of Bhutan’s population with essential digital skills—or at least enable th...
In an era where institutions are stretched thin and community bonds often feel like relics of the past, the story of Daw...
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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