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A lightning strike yesterday morning killed 15 cattle in Bamengang village (Mithun), located along the border between Norbugang and Dophuchen gewogs in Samtse Dzongkhag.
Gelephu— In a show of national pride and unity, Bhutanese from across the country are stepping forward with contribution...
Phuentsholing—African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak confirmed through RT-PCR testing on April 13 continues to pose threat t...
Countries across the Asia-Pacific region have agreed to intensify co-operation to drive sustainable and resilient urban...
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) is partnering with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)...
Punakha—An 81-year-old woman died while her 87-year-old husband was rescued after the couple was swept into the Mochhu R...
The Department of Tourism’s (DoT) recent announcement requiring all licensed tours guides to undergo mandatory competenc...
The Bhutan Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (BADRC) has stepped up efforts to enhance its services, training about...
The Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce...
In a quiet corner of her home, amidst a vibrant collection of colourful yarn, 32-year-old Tshering Dema from Lhuentse, orchestrates a symphony of stitches....
Bhutan’s imports from Thailand surged to Nu 2.67 billion in 2024, making the Southeast Asian country the third-largest source of imported goods.
Samtse—For many years, farmers in Samtse have sold vegetables from under makeshift tents, battling monsoon rains and bla...
Tashichoeling, Samtse — For 78-year-old Kamala Tamang of Kochin in Tendruk, saving money in a bank had been unimaginable...
Sweeping reforms in the financial sector are essential for the country to achieve the ambitious goals of its 13th Plan,...
In an age dominated by fast fashion and synthetic dyes, a Bhutanese entrepreneur is turning to the past to craft a more sustainable future using natural dyes.
The Bank of Bhutan (BoB) unveiled two financial products—Credit Line Limit (CLL) and BOB Premium Card—at a networking ev...
Potato trade has seen a major transformation since the launch of the online auction system under the Bhutan Commodities...
Mountain Hazelnuts, one of Bhutan’s first fully foreign direct investment (FDI) companies, has secured USD 7.9 million e...
For the first time, Bhutanese vintage wine will go under the hammer on the global stage, marking a historic moment for the country’s nascent wine industry.
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...
As a collective, humanity has never been richer, more connected, more informed, and more protected from all cause disease and mortality. Yet it is very clear that this new reality has not translated into a happier existence. More is not the answer.
A significant portion of our youth’s challenges stems from our shortcomings as responsible, patient, and mindful elders. We should minimize criticism and punis...
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.
The business landscape in the country is rapidly evolving with foreign investments seen as critical to national developm...
Our forests, long a symbol of our environmental leadership, are going up in smoke. In just five months, fires have caused timber losses worth an estimated Nu 520 million. Behind this figure...
Bhutan is celebrating the state visit of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, who arrived in the country yesterday for a three-day visit.
Diplomatic relationships are often built in conference rooms, signed into existence with handshakes and ink. But in rare...
A recent medical and dental camp organised by the Ability Bhutan Society (ABS), in collaboration with DANTAK healthcare professionals, offers a small but powerful glimpse of what inclusive hea...
At last, the government has managed to persuade Bhutan Telecom to reduce mobile data charges by 50 percent. From July 1, data charges will be cheaper by 50 percent. In other words, we will get more data with the same price.
A remarkable transformation is unfolding in the southern plains of Bhutan. The quiet frontier town of Gelephu is now emerging as the beating heart of a national dream—the Gel...
More than 70,000 acres of forestland have been lost to fire in the country in just five years. This is not merely a stat...
As Thimphu Thromde undergoes a flurry of repairs and maintenance in preparation for an upcoming VIP visit, the city’s transformation offers more than just a polished façade. It is...
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 pol...
Forty-year-old entrepreneur Sonam Zangmo from Wangdue is pioneering organic glass noodles (Finn) made from buckwheat and...
Bhutan’s agricultural exports saw a strong performance last year, generating Nu 3.51 billion from both primary and proce...
Agenda Chikha, a collaborative initiative between the government and key stakeholders, has committed USD eight million t...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
For a person diagnosed with kidney failure, a transplant gives a new lease of life. However, a study published in the Bh...
The Asian Development Bank forecasts that inflation in Bhutan will cool to 4.2 percent this year. That is welcome news....
Bhutanese boxers, over the weekend, not only excited spectators at the clock tower square, but also made the country pro...
The decision to integrate the Gelephu-Kokrajhar cross-border railway into the development of the Gelephu Mindfulness Cit...
Mental health is emerging as one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Globally, it accounts for one in six years...
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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