The stories her grandmother saved and the art of remembering

There is a particular kind of silence that descends when a story is told well. Not the silence of boredom or polite endurance, but the attentive hush of listeners who have, without quite deciding to, leaned in.

Tapping economic potential through canes and bamboo

While the recent Haa Spring Festival offered the community a platform to celebrate its culture and earn from local produ...

Haa to introduce low-impact, high-value eco-tourism in Tergola

Haa—About an hour’s drive from Haa town, Tergola, which is home to the country’s largest recorded population of endanger...

WFP and KOICA partner to improve health and nutrition for schoolchildren in Bhutan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), h...

Flood risks, debris, and dust expose weak environmental planning in Rinchending bypass

Phuentsholing—Growing risks of flooding, dust pollution, traffic disruption, and environmental degradation have begun to...

Rising rents and affordable housing shortage deepen inequality in urban Bhutan

The worsening urban rental crisis is exposing the growing gap between policy promises on affordable housing and the live...

Bhutan to host first International Travel Mart to boost global tourism links

The BITM website will provide key event details, including venue, schedule, and registration information, with scope for...

Sniffing out crime

Bella, a 10-year-old explosive detection dog of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), continues to serve with precision and discipline alongside her handler, Tendel Jamtsho.

Homestays boom in Merak as Rhododendron Festival draws more visitors

Homestay owners across the Merak gewog have reported rising earnings and visitor numbers.

The 6th Gelephu Mindfulness City Volunteer Programme concluded yesterday

Startups call for support beyond seed funding

The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support beyond seed funding remains limited, making it difficult for existing startups to scale and sustain operations.

National debt to rise by 26%, reaching Nu 380 billion in June

The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.

Economy uncoils for strongest growth in years

The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...

Tax system sees major changes and initiatives

The Wood Female Snake Year brought major tax reforms in the country with the passage of the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 202...

You’re not what you think you are

You are not alone in your confusion — and much of it arises from the word itself. Emptiness can sound like nothingness, which is precisely what it does not mean. A more precise term might be: empty of inherent existence.

Sundays at Le Méridien

The monthly Sunday brunch at Le Méridien has become a special experience that goes beyond dining, offering guests a relaxed four-hour setting to reconnect with family and friends.

The trap of spiritual materialism

Compassion in practice: Building a win-win healthcare system

Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly ad...

Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Studies and end of life accounts consistently show that many of us leave this world with the same stinging regrets: not spending enough time with our loved ones, and not investing enough time...

When Words Create Worlds

Where to find the best momos in Thimphu

Between Homes: Voices of Bhutanese living between home and elsewhere

Bhutanese flavours find a home in Perth

She Lives in the Mirror

Unshackling the state

The environmental toll of wars

The deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-needed respite that eases global anxieties over spiraling economic and geopolitical crises....

A costly fiasco

Living hand to mouth

A call for shared responsibility

The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely intervention. The initiative calls for shared responsibility amid rising fuel costs and a supply line...

When the watchdog has no teeth

The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society members under the vision of building a resilient media ecosystem. The Bhutan Media Forum Award...

Culture under threat?

Promises and performance

As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must be measured against the promises it made. Such a review is essential to a...

Policy versus ground reality

The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adjust to the unpredictable and fast-changing market and policy decisions. From the cost...

A costly reality