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National DayThe people of Bhutan celebrated Bhutan's National Day with due ceremony on December 17 (Tuesday). December 17, 1907 was date on which the founder of the Wangchuck dynasty His Majesty (Sir) Ug...
December 15, 1974 - According to report received from the development officer for chirang Valley Mr. sherab Wangchuk, the intensive valley development programme (IVDP) for Chirang has a plan to hav...
His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan will be paying State Visits to Bhutan's neighboring countries of the India and Bangladesh. His Majesty, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Ashi Dechhen Wangmo Wangchuck,
The government has proposed a budget of Nu 153.3 billion for the fiscal year 2026–27, representing 30 percent of the 13th Plan’s total outlay.
Amid growing concerns over misinformation, declining public trust and recent drop in international press freedom ranking...
Punakha—The Royal Bhutan Police has deployed 28 police personnel, including two officers, to Lunana amid mounting securi...
The three small hydropower projects - the 18MW Suchhu, 32MW Yungichhu, and 54MW Burgangchhu, are expected to generate 49...
Thousands of bank accounts across the country’s financial institutions (FIs) have become dormant, holding idle funds for...
The 37th Session of the National Council (NC), to be held from May 14 to June 16, will deliberate on agreements, convent...
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...
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...
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has already made many goods and services more expensive, disproportionately affecting low-income households.
The key barriers identified in the report - qualification mismatch, lack of experience, and inadequate training- are not new. Combined, these three factors account for 47.1 percent of the overall unemployment...
The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...
The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...
During the two-day Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum held last week in Thimphu, international and high-level participants...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed the government to re-establish the high-level Private Se...
For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of...
Oil prices have already surged across major economies. If the blockade persists, the resulting supply shock will ripple...
The rise in inflation may be termed moderate, but the average Bhutanese is experiencing that livelihood is becoming more...
Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic....
The recent assessment by experts from the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal serves as a stark reminder th...
As we enter the Fire Male Horse Year, our nation stands at a defining crossroads. The year 2025 delivered strong macroec...
BATIF 2.0 was hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the European Union.
Read MoreBhutan and the EU celebrated more than four decades of diplomatic relations, marking Europe Day in Thimphu yesterday.
Read MoreThe 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP) outlay is likely to increase from the original Nu 512 billion to Nu 517 billion following the ongoing Mid-Term Review (MTR), Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told the National Council today.
Read MoreThe MaX Performance Management System has undermined meritocracy, negatively affected morale and teamwork, and weakened confidence in the fairness and credibility of the evaluation process.
Read MoreThe ministry is prioritising the review of existing urban plans, addressing no-construction zones, securing infrastructure funding, and establishing a technical committee with local government, community and service providers.
Read MoreFunded by a one million euros investment from the European Union (EU), the project is being spearheaded by Bhutan’s Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) in close partnership with UNICEF Bhutan.
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