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The number of suicide cases among the country’s economically active population has reached alarming levels, with nearly 68 percent of those who took their own lives last year falling within the 20 to 59 age group, according to Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) statistics.
Last year, for the first time, Respect, Educate Nurture and Empower Women (RENEW) recorded 10 cases from Persons with Di...
Samdrupjongkhar–Samrang aims to become an eco-tourism hotspot but much depends on government support.
The assistant coach of Bhutan’s senior national football team, Ngawang Jampel, recently joined Minerva Academy Football...
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Office of the Attorney General (OAG), and Royal Audit Authority (RAA) have endorsed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the handling of missing persons linked to administrative and criminal cases.
In what is a major restructuring of the country’s digital entertainment sector, three leading Over-the-Top (OTT) streami...
Nine-year-old Jigme Palden walks into a retail shop in Changbangdu, Thimphu, and buys a can of beer without any qualms. The shopkeeper neither asks his age nor hesitates to sell him alcohol, despite strict regulations that prohibit liquo...
Hundreds of Bhutanese living abroad have already invested in the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) International Airport’s...
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has raised concerns over the increasing number of substandard, incomplete, and delayed i...
After a four-year hiatus, the National Startup Weekend is back, aiming to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with essential skills, mentorship, and resources to strengthen Bhutan’s startup ecosystem.
Smartphone imports spiked to Nu 2.72 billion in 2024, a sharp increase from Nu 2.2 billion in 2023. This jump propelled...
Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) has received 3,969 loan applications across its 35 branches nationwide, totaling...
Bhutan’s international payment systems showed mixed trends in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, recording a sharp increas...
The country’s total hydropower generation increased by 11 percent, reaching 11, 699.68 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electrici...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living in high-crime nations like India and Sen...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living in high-crime nations like India and Sen...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living in high-crime nations like India and Sen...
Bhutan is yet to see a single homegrown startup break into the regional or international market. This is not for lack of ambition or ideas but rather a result of systemic barriers that continue to stifle entrepreneurial growth.
The Royal Audit Authority’s recent findings on the inefficiencies in our agricultural investments raise serious concerns...
The government's recent announcement to allow private and foreign investments in the healthcare sector has sparked debat...
We are facing a crisis—one that is quietly devastating families, straining the healthcare system, and costing lives. Alc...
Phuentsholing, the commercial capital of the country, is grappling with a housing crisis. People living in the border town are struggling with soaring rents and an acute shortage of affordable housing. Consequently,...
| Change | Current Price (BTN) | |
|---|---|---|
| BNBL | 0.16 | 30.22 |
| BBPL | 0.03 | 25.79 |
| BCCL | -1.03 | 48.14 |
| BFAL | -25.13 | 133.81 |
| BIL | 2.36 | 71.30 |
| BPCL | 0.00 | 43.00 |
| BTCL | 0.00 | 600.00 |
| DFAL | 9.39 | 104.02 |
| DPL | 0.50 | 14.50 |
| DPNB | 0.67 | 30.08 |
| DWAL | 8.36 | 113.30 |
| GICB | -0.16 | 26.84 |
| KCL | -2.00 | 32.00 |
| PCAL | 0.13 | 30.00 |
| RICB | -0.06 | 83.94 |
| STCB | 0.05 | 51.00 |
| TBL | 1.58 | 54.93 |
| SVL | 0.01 | 5.48 |
The country’s foreign exchange reserves grew by 15.39 percent year-over-year, reaching USD 700.51 million as of December...
Starlink’s recent entry into the country promises high-speed connectivity, potentially disrupting the market long domina...
Phuentsholing—Despite an uptick in the number of Indian tourists visiting Phuentsholing, local businesses in the country...
Following recommendations by Royal Audit Authority (RAA), the finance ministry has revised the guidelines for the hospit...
Two Bhutanese textile startup ideas were awarded Nu 50,000 each for their business ideas during a recent 15-day Basic En...
The education ministry’s decision to rehire retired teachers is a sound move, though it may be disheartening for teacher...
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), the country’s premier hospital, is facing a serious problem....
Going by the import numbers, one in four Bhutanese bought a new smartphone in 2024—or did they? Smartphone imports spike...
Bhutan joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day—a day dedicated to recognising women’s achiev...
Beyond cost savings, the initiative promotes sustainability. The traditional approach of replacing furniture every few y...
December 20, 1981 - The Workshop on “Development Support Communication in Bhutan” held from December 1 to 7, 1981 was participated by all the Dzongdas of the districts, officials of the technical departments, National planners and trainers from the Training Institutions.
Read MoreNearly a year after the government announced 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the agriculture sector, some 12 interested foreign companies are waiting for the Cabinet to approve the FDI policy to enter the market.
Read MoreThe Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) will construct a fully-fledged campus for its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme at Wangchutaba in Babesa, Thimphu.
Read MoreBhutan’s agricultural exports saw a strong performance last year, generating Nu 3.51 billion from both primary and processed products, according to Bhutan Trade Statistics (BTS) 2023 and 2024 data.
Read MoreAgenda Chikha, a collaborative initiative between the government and key stakeholders, has committed USD eight million to strengthen disability inclusion through a structured framework of programmes extending until 2028.
Read MoreBhutan is yet to see a single homegrown startup break into the regional or international market. This is not for lack of ambition or ideas but rather a result of systemic barriers that continue to stifle entrepreneurial growth.
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