PHPA-I dam construction to resume by March end with stabilisation measures

Structural weaknesses blamed for sharp decline in Class XII pass rate

Labour market mismatch persists amid economic recovery

GMC Employment Act sets clear rules to promote productive workplaces

Bhutan–Singapore launch four new climate projects

Building a future at home: Young couple chooses Café over abroad

Mother and Child Hospital in Mongar faces delays in completion

Lungtenzampa bridge design deferred to fiscal year 2026-27

Study on microplastics in drinking water aims to inform, not alarm: RCDC

Sangay steps up under BEAST programme

National debt to rise by 26%, reaching Nu 380 billion in June

The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.

Economy uncoils for strongest growth in years

The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...

Tax system sees major changes and initiatives

The Wood Female Snake Year brought major tax reforms in the country with the passage of the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 202...

Government, telecos at odds over 50% data price cut

Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...

ESP Steering Committee to review Nu 575 million in unspent, recovered funds

The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...

New FDI regime offers wider access to foreign investors in agriculture

The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...

A night for silver screen in Punakha

For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of an industry that is still young but steadily maturing.

In Australia, Bhutanese entrepreneur turns memory into perfume brand

Your Body, Your First Responsibility

Between Homes: Voices of Bhutanese living between home and elsewhere

At 71, Bhutan’s pioneer filmmaker continues to shine

Chotrul Duchen: Miracles that break the walls of illusion

Reimagining education: Rooted in wisdom, ready for the world

Damcha– A Promise Beyond the Blackboard

The film also vividly portrays the realities of education in remote Bhutanese communities, where students brave treacherous rivers, dense forests, and wildlife to reach school – an enduring testament to the value placed on learning.

Bhutanese entrepreneur creates watch brand rooted in cultural heritage

Between Homes: Voices of Bhutanese living between home and elsewhere

I used to run a small grocery shop in Bhutan during the pandemic. It wasn’t anything grand, just a humble little place t...

Urgent call to skill our youth

Bracing for impacts of distant wars

Beyond the statistics

An auspicious beginning

Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic. As the nation celebrated the 46th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty th...

Are we prepared for a major earthquake?

The recent assessment by experts from the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal serves as a stark reminder that Bhutan's capital sits on shaky grounds. Their warning that earthquakes do not kill people, unsafe buildings do, sh...

A year of reckoning

As we enter the Fire Male Horse Year, our nation stands at a defining crossroads. The year 2025 delivered strong macroeconomic signals and renewed optimism on paper.

Projecting growth

Builders or buyers?

The latest trade figures reveal a story written not just in ledgers, but in our daily choices.

The burden of cancer

Inconvenience caused is highly not appreciated

The capital city is, once again, under excavation. From Motithang to Babesa, roads and drains are being dug out severing...