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Although one of the countries with the highest per capita water availability globally, Bhutan is confronted with a bizarre paradox—abundant water and growing scarcity.
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...
Lhamoizingkha, Dagana— Once a quiet border town, Lhamoizingkha is now at the centre of a real estate boom, with land pri...
The country’s total hydropower generation increased by 11 percent, reaching 11, 699.68 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity in 2024, up from 10, 534.75 GWh in 2023.
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...
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), the country’s premier hospital, is facing a serious problem. A chronic shortage of beds and healthcare workers is crippling services, leaving patients stranded in emergency rooms and doctors struggling to cope. The situation is dire, and without urgent intervention, the consequences could be devastating.
Going by the import numbers, one in four Bhutanese bought a new smartphone in 2024—or did they? Smartphone imports spiked to Nu 2.72 billion in 2024, a sharp increase from Nu 2.2 billion in...
Bhutan joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day—a day dedicated to recognising women’s achievements, advocating for progress, raising awar...
Beyond cost savings, the initiative promotes sustainability. The traditional approach of replacing furniture every few y...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become Bhutan’s biggest health challenge, quietly claiming lives and burdening fam...
| 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 |
Two Bhutanese textile startup ideas were awarded Nu 50,000 each for their business ideas during a recent 15-day Basic En...
ORO Bank, Asia’s first full-reserve bank, is positioning itself as a pillar of trust and transparency in the country’s a...
The central bank, Royal Monetary Authority (RMA), has initiated a pilot programme for a central bank digital currency (C...
The industry sector’s growth rate is estimated at 9.9 percent in the 13th Plan, which is lower by 0.3 percent than the g...
Samdrupjongkhar—Authorities in Samdrupjongkhar are cracking down on illegal mandarin exports to prevent market disruptio...
Much to the delight of those who paid their income tax, especially the salaried group, there is a discussion on the per...
A good learning environment is not just about textbooks and teachers—it is also about the spaces where students spend th...
The year ahead could be marked by numerous rimdos and kurims, as the Datho predicts the year of the Snake to be not so f...
A nation’s progress is not just about big infrastructure or economic growth; it is also about how efficiently systems f...
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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