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Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay accepted responsibility for a communication gap between the Ministry of Finance and the Economic and Finance Committee (EFC), after the ministry failed to attend a crucial discussion on the Government’s proposed fiscal deficit despite a directive from the Speaker.
What if waste was no longer viewed as rubbish, but as a resource waiting for a second life? That idea took centre stag...
The National Assembly today unanimously adopted the Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill of Bhutan 2026, which now moves...
The Eminent Member raised concerns over e-waste and electric vehicle (EV) battery waste management, malfunctioning incin...
Every film begins with a story, and sometimes all it takes is a single idea, carefully nurtured, to shape the future of...
The fuel price safety net is draining funds. The National Fuel Price Smoothening Framework has already exceeded its init...
Fuel supply chain disruptions and major delays in key hydropower projects have forced the Finance Ministry to slash the...
The Gelephu–Tareythang road and bridges project has kicked off its international roadshow in India to attract global con...
Bhutan has officially become the first nation in the world to sign the Global Compassion Declaration, demonstrating that...
Over 90 workshops in Olarongchhu have been left in limbo for more than a decade, and the new plan may come as a surprise...
Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly advocate for free medical treatment and am deeply proud that Bhutan has achieved this despite its limited resources. Nothing can flourish in isolation. A flower needs warmth, moisture, and nourishment to bloom.
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...
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. However, as we pause to seek solutions, a far greater threat to humanity remains largely unspoken. What would be the environmental cost of the wars?
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...
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...
The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...
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...
As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must b...
The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adju...
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has already made many goods and services more expensive, disproport...
The amendment to the reservation on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was not adopted at the ongoing National Council (NC) session today as it failed to secure the required simple majority.
Read MoreThe National Council yesterday deliberated on the National Budget Report for FY 2026–27, the Budget Appropriation Bill for FY 2026–27, and the Supplementary Budget Appropriation Bill for FY 2025–26.
Read MoreRecurrent failures of pavements along Dochula, Pelela, Yotongla and Thrumshingla passes are partly attributed to design standards that are unsuitable for construction in such conditions.
Read MoreThe National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), in partnership with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), has installed the country’s first high-altitude black carbon monitoring station near the benchmarked Shodug Glacier in the headwaters of Thim Chu.
Read MoreFollowing Bhutan’s hottest year on record, climate experts are warning that this year’s early monsoon could bring both opportunities for agricultural growth and significant risks to crops and harvests amid increasingly erratic rainfall patterns.
Read MoreMeat shops and meat sales outlets will be allowed to operate only from designated locations under the Livestock Bill of Bhutan 2025, which the National Council adopted today after members raised concerns over the scattered location of such businesses.
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