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Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk informed the National Assembly yesterday that a doctor will be provided for Tsimalakha Hospital by January next year. However, he added that the ministry cannot currently assign a gynecologist to Gedu Hospital.
Bhutan secured its first formal investment commitment through the Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum yesterday, a major ste...
Some 252 locations across the country still lack access to mobile network services. Member of Parliament (MP) for Bongo-...
The Good Governance Committee of the National Assembly has urged the government to shift from short-term relief to long-...
The government is reviewing restrictive procurement rules for High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, following criticis...
Kathmandu, Nepal — The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has honoured three individuals...
The National Council (NC) ratified the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (B...
Bhutan has launched a nationwide drive to restore 50,000 hectares of degraded forests, farmlands, and urban areas over t...
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) will begin compensating landowners affected by the right-of-way of...
The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has launched an internal investigation into the alleged custodial death of 33-year-old Bir...
The government’s commitment to address regulatory barriers that have choked business growth deserves recognition and support. For many years, the private sector has been touted as the “engine of growth”. Yet, unsurprisingly, somehow this engine has failed to ignite.
The price of an egg in the capital has soared to a staggering Nu 20, pushing a standard tray of 30 to Nu 520. While it feels like a crisis, there's no pandemic to blame this time and despite common belief, the cold weather is not t...
The return of the Buddha’s sacred Piprahwa relics to India yesterday was more than a ceremonial farewell. It was a lesson in how nations should conduct themselves at a time when the world seems determined to spira...
Bhutan’s environmental stewardship, which has resulted in the country's rich biodiversity, is finally translating into concrete economic gains. The first-of-its-kind carbon credit agreement with Singapore allows Bhutan to monetise...
The exodus of qualified and seasoned health professionals and its impact on the quality of services is an issue of national importance. In the last five years, 936 trained health professionals left the sector. The current crisis...
The potential is vast, the scope is immense, and the market is as monumental as the Himalayas. As Bhutan and India explore new, sustainable ways to harness hydropower, the opportunity for transformative growth has never been clearer.
While we continue to prioritise sports development in the country, our presence in international competitions so far has been defined more by participation than performance. Our small te...
We are producing what can be called our most educated generation, but are offering them some of the most limited and least secure forms of employment. This mismatch is not an emerging concern; it has become a s...
If the past week was one of festivals and celebrations, Bhutan's farmers received a precious gift with the launch of the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme on No...
The sacred ceremony happening at Tshaligoenba in Thimphu this week carries a weight far older than the moment itself. When more than 260 nuns from 14 countries are receiving full ordination, they are not simply enter...
The words shared by His Majesty the King on the 70th birth anniversary of Drukgyal Zhipa were more than a son’s remembra...
The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan yesterday is a testament to the enduring and profound friendship bet...
The story of His Majesty the Fourth King is an extraordinary one in our history. At 16, His Majesty became King, followi...
none existed, electrified homes, and carried the nation through crises, including the recent Covid-19 pandemic. These ac...
The news of Australia passing a social media ban for children under 16 has sent ripples across the globe, igniting simil...
The civil service is the backbone of our nation’s development. From remote gewogs to the capital, civil servants have played a key role in keeping the government running and serving citizens every day. The Royal Civil Service Award has been instituted to honour the long and faithful service of civil servants, not only in terms of longevity but also quality and impact upon the lives of citizens.
Read MoreThe country’s national debt stood at Nu 302.71 billion as of September this year, representing 86.9 percent of the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the Ministry of Finance.
Read MoreAgricultural and livestock production in the third quarter of 2025 showed mixed trends, with meat, crops, fruits, and dairy recording steady outputs, egg production declining compared to the first quarter, while milk and butter increased modestly from the second quarter.
Read MoreDruk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) and India’s Carbon Resources Private Limited (CRPL) will jointly evaluate and develop renewable energy projects.
Read MoreThe Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) and Cumberland DRW yesterday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to support Bhutan’s long-term vision for a sustainable, innovation-driven digital economy.
Read MoreA warming winter, shifting migrations, and unknown illnesses swept through Merak last year, killing hundreds of yaks, zo, and zomu, leaving this semi-nomadic community fighting for its future.
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