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Bhutan is hosting the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Level 3 Coaching Course for the first time in Thimphu. Four master educators from the ICC are facilitating the five-day training that began from April 27.
Four years after an ambitious initiative to strengthen the civil service through research capacity building, the Centre...
Gelephu—With just two months remaining before the development of the Gelephu International Airport begins, 51-year-old M...
Recognising the potential of AI, the civil service has taken a major step into the digital era with the release of the G...
Punakha—Punakha police are investigating a complaint filed by a 17-year-old girl alleging physical assault and sexual ha...
Forest fires in the country have resulted in an estimated Nu 520 million worth loss in timber over a five-month period s...
Dorokha, Samtse—A desho paper production centre in Jigme village, Dophuchen gewog, run by the Lhop community, is facing...
A good story contains a sacred space within. Or lets call it a scared scene in this particular case as I am talking about a film. There is nothing extraordinary about that scene. But, that it’s local. We live in there.
There are so many moments that will stay with me, but some of the most memorable ones happened when Bhutan began emergin...
Bhutan is set to launch its first-ever Fashion Week this October, a landmark event that will spotlight local creativity, elevate traditional textiles, and position Bhutan on the global fashion map.
In recent months, Kuensel and other media outlets have raised critical questions about the government’s Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP). These inquiries focus on who benefits from the fund, how much has been disbursed to specific sectors, and where and how this substantial sum is being utilised.
A quiet but powerful step is being taken to strengthen Bhutan’s national security. Fifteen police officers from across the country are undergoing specialised training to detect forged documents and improve investigative techniques. This tr...
It is said that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Many Bhutanese who have fallen victims to the QNet scam are painfully realising the wisdom behind this old adage. After Kuensel’s recent...
The Thimphu-Babesa expressway is undergoing a facelift, perhaps to welcome a VIP. While this may be welcome news , the traffic disruptions it causes indicate that there is something seriously wrong wit...
Bhutan is facing a silent but dangerous health crisis. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions—have quietly become the leading cause of death in the country.
Food prices in Bhutan have been rising steadily, making it harder for families to afford what they need. Recent data shows that food inflation reached 5.45 percent in February this year, with the co...
There are growing concerns in the arts and craft business. Those in the business are increasingly alarmed by the influx of cheaper—sometimes better-finished—imported craft...
A banker in Turkey died after the Covid-19 pandemic. His “head of finance" is reaching out to people so that she can share the fortune, as the banker had no children or kith or kin to c...
The shortage of over 1,100 teachers in our schools is not just a staffing issue—it is a crisis threatening the country’s education system and, by extension, our future. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development has launched a nati...
Public infrastructure serves as the backbone of national economy, influencing everything from economic productivity to social well-being. Yet, for too long, quality control has been an afterthought rather than a fundamental principle guiding i...
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 country’s total hydropower generation increased by 11 percent, reaching 11, 699.68 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electrici...
The media serves as a watchdog of society, holding institutions and individuals accountable for their actions. It plays...
We are at a crossroads in our fight against waste. The country, known for its pristine environment and Gross National Ha...
The call for privatising or establishing a public-private partnership (PPP) to develop and maintain electric vehicle (EV...
Bhutan’s ambitious target of replacing 70 percent of its vehicles with electric ones by 2035 is a visionary step towards...
In Bhutan, where strong family values and community ties form the foundation of society, the way we raise our children d...
Bhutan’s economic outlook for the next fiscal year appears positive. According to the World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update, the economy is projected to grow by 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2024-25, a significant rise from the 4.9 percent growth recorded the previous year.
Read MoreThe lasting impact of Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand’s state visit to Bhutan resonated deeply within both nations, marking a pinnacle in diplomatic relations and cultural exchange.
Read MoreSarpang—A major highway that could reshape southern Bhutan’s economic and connectivity landscape has entered its preparatory stage, with construction slated to begin in 2027.
Read MorePrime Minister Tshering Tobgay has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that killed 26 people, including tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India on April 22.
Read MoreThe Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted a formal proposal to the Prime Minister’s Office and the cabinet, outlining a strategic framework for private sector engagement in the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP).
Read MoreWhen a Bhutanese woman returned to her home this March after two years in Australia, she was hoping to breathe in the crisp, clear mountain air she had missed. Instead, she found herself under a dull haze that hung over the valley like a curtain.
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