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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...
On a quiet Sunday morning in April 1964, a Bhutanese woman with leprosy was admitted to the Parkijuli Christian Hospital in Assam, India. Located just five kilometres from the Bhutanese border town of Samdrup Jongkhar, the hospital provided essential medical services to both the local Indian population and Bhutanese patients mainly from eastern Bhutan.
Although one of the countries with the highest per capita water availability globally, Bhutan is confronted with a bizar...
In a grassy clearing on a mountainside of towering blue pines, more than 8,000 feet above sea level, orange and yellow m...
Gelephu—The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Special Administrative Region (SAR) is an ambitious 20-year development plan...
Bhutanese households are projected to experience a 23.67 percent rise in monthly expenditures by 2028, driven by increas...
In much of the world, plant-based diets are gaining traction for their health benefits and environmental sustainability. Yet in Bhutan, where traditional cuisine is deeply rooted in meat and dairy, soy-based products like tofu and soy milk are relatively unknown.
Wangdue—The third unit of Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project was commissioned yesterday, boosting the plant’s total gen...
The country’s economy, facing nearly three decades of premature de-industrialisation, requires a targeted industrial policy that prioritises specialised sectors to reverse this trend.
Forty-year-old entrepreneur Sonam Zangmo from Wangdue is pioneering organic glass noodles (Finn) made from buckwheat and vegetable extracts.
Bhutan’s agricultural exports saw a strong performance last year, generating Nu 3.51 billion from both primary and proce...
A significant portion of our youth’s challenges stems from our shortcomings as responsible, patient, and mindful elders. We should minimize criticism and punishment while providing more practical, loving guidance.
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...
For years, the Royal University of Bhutan’s conference hall in Thimphu has hosted policymakers, intellectuals, and experts discussing visions, future plans, and innovative ideas.
A foreign direct investment (FDI) company has been navigating the bureaucratic corridors for more than a year now tryin...
Bhutan’s agricultural exports have shown impressive performance, generating Nu 3.51 billion last year. Cardamom, oranges, potatoes, and cordyceps continue to be the backbone of rural livelihoods, bringing much-needed revenue int...
Much to the relief of Bhutan and its citizens, the United States has upgraded Bhutan to its “yellow” category under revised travel restrictions, lifting the ea...
Bhutan is yet to see a single homegrown startup break into the regional or international market. This is not for lack of...
| Change | Current Price (BTN) | |
|---|---|---|
| BNBL | 0.16 | 30.22 |
| BBPL | -0.76 | 25.00 |
| BCCL | -1.03 | 48.14 |
| BFAL | -25.13 | 133.81 |
| BIL | 0.91 | 72.21 |
| 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 | -9.42 | 103.88 |
| GICB | 0.16 | 27.00 |
| KCL | -2.00 | 32.00 |
| PCAL | 0.00 | 30.00 |
| RICB | -1.94 | 82.00 |
| STCB | 0.05 | 51.00 |
| TBL | -3.21 | 48.98 |
| SVL | 0.29 | 5.00 |
Agenda Chikha, a collaborative initiative between the government and key stakeholders, has committed USD eight million t...
After a four-year hiatus, the National Startup Weekend is back, aiming to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with essential sk...
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 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 to...
The education ministry’s decision to rehire retired teachers is a sound move, though it may be disheartening for teacher...
A significant portion of our youth’s challenges stems from our shortcomings as responsible, patient, and mindful elders. We should minimize criticism and punishment while providing more practical, loving guidance.
Read MoreGelephu—Authorities are in the final stages of the preliminary investigation into widespread fronting in the lucrative boulder export industry, according to sources.
Read MoreTo enhance user experience with faster and more reliable mobile services, Bhutan Telecom (BT) is phasing out its 3G network. As part of this transition, 58,000 BT users with 3G-only SIMs have been asked to upgrade to 4G, according to the Bhutan Information and Media Authority (BICMA).
Read MoreTuberculosis (TB) cases have been steadily rising in Bhutan over the past five years, making it a major public health concern. On average, TB cases have increased by 22 annually. In 2024, Bhutan recorded 920 cases, including 66 cases of drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), with 36 fatalities.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has prioritised sustaining the production of cereals and key crops to ensure food and nutrition security.
Read MoreFor years, the Royal University of Bhutan’s conference hall in Thimphu has hosted policymakers, intellectuals, and experts discussing visions, future plans, and innovative ideas.
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