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May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
Bushes are growing wild, fences are falling apart, and machinery lies unused. Except for two greenhouses still in use by nearby cattle farm workers, the once-ambitious Wobthang Organic Wonders (WOW) farm in Bumthang now stands abandoned—its future as unclear as its overgrown fields.
Germany 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.
Phuentsholing—Communities along the southern border, particularly in Samtse and Phuentsholing, are urging the government...
More than 160 overseas returnees who had registered with the National Reintegration Programme (NRP) are awaiting placeme...
Punakha-An 89-year-old woman died from injuries sustained when the Bolero she was traveling in veered off the road on the afternoon of May 21. The accident occurred in Saycochen, Khatoed Gewog, approximately 22 kilometers from Gasa.
The Pema Secretariat is ramping up efforts to address pressing issues related to mental health and child protection, inc...
Heli Bhutan Private Limited, the country’s first private helicopter service, has completed flights to more than eight de...
Bhutanese archer Kinley Tshering advanced to the third round of the Incheon 2025 Gyeyang Open Archery Championship in So...
Alarmed by an increasing number of financial scams in the country, authorities are engaging in discussions to develop a...
A two-day regional conference on labour mobility in South Asia concluded yesterday in Thimphu, spotlighting a major shif...
In light of the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Germany on November 25, 2020, and the hi...
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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