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Feb 11, 2026
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Punakha—In Lunana, one of Bhutan’s most remote and physically exacting regions, education is less a public service than a tenuous lifeline. Snowbound passes sever the valley for months at a time. Reaching the village can still mean weeks of trekking across unforgiving terrain. Winter arrives early and stays late. Life here is measured by endurance.
Climate-induced loss and damage are costing Bhutan nearly seven percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) each year, a...
Trashiyangtse—In the quiet wetlands of Bumdeling, where winter mornings are often broken by the calls of migratory birds...
The Class X results declared today are the best of the past five years. This is the first time in five years that the p...
Majority of industries in Dhamdara have not begun relocation despite approaching deadline. With just four months remain...
Happiness can be described in countless ways, yet it is always experienced as one. Even if we fail to put it into words, we still recognise it. Sometimes, only when old words fade from the ton...
Happiness can be described in countless ways, yet it is always experienced as one. Even if we fail to put it into words, we still recognise it. Sometimes, only when old words fade from the ton...
The fourth round of the Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteer programme, which drew a record 10,000 participants, pushing total participation beyond 22,500, must be celebrated as a national moment. The overwhelming number of volunteers, increasing with each round, is a reflection of how citizens are taking ownership of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project.
The parliamentary endorsement of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand marks a watershed moment in Bhutan’s econo...
The shortage of farm labour is a real problem faced by farming households across the country. Over the years, this has undermined productivity, escalated food prices, and led to a steady increase in fallow land. Against this ba...
For 15-year-old Nima Dema, a student from Tendruk Central School in Samtse, the opportunity to take part in the ongoing National Unified Sports Competition has been special. Despite living with a...
The resumption of works on the 1,200-megawatt Punatsangchhu Hydropower Project I offers a flicker of hope. After all, th...
Bhutan’s clean air is becoming a comforting myth—pleasant to repeat, dangerous to believe. For years, we have worn the reputation for pristine air like a badge of honour. Snow-fed rivers, forested hills,...
We love to talk about innovation, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance. In fact, we use these words in excess in policy documents, speeches, and conferences. Yet, on the ground, the conditions required for innovative ideas to take root an...
The 118th National Day of Bhutan, celebrated in the sacred Bumthang Valley at the historic Wangduechoeling Palace grounds, was more than a commemoration of nationhood. It was a moment of collective reflection and renewed purpose, s...
Some historic events are planned, others unfold as if by destiny, arriving at the opportune time for a profound reason. Today, as His Majesty the King addresses the nation from the Wangduec...
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 Serv...
Choose your environment Your environment is the invisible hand that constantly shapes the way you think, feel, and act....
Our global culture has conditioned us to spend the best of ourselves in the pursuit of a “decent living” whatever that m...
The recently concluded SDG Impact Finance Forum showed the potential for global investments in the country.
The country’s plan to restore 50,000 hectares of degraded forests, farmlands, and urban lands is not simply an environme...
This week, Australia enforced the ban on social media access for children under 16. This is unprecedented and bold. Whil...
The government’s allocation of Nu 30 billion for education transformation in the 13th Plan, second only to the economic...
The discussion on tourism policy is like Atsara Phentho’s chham. In other words, a lot of motion without progress. On Mo...
Chukha—Restoration work on the 100-metre Takti Bridge in Chukha is underway, with Project DANTAK aiming to complete critical stabilisation and reopen the crossing to traffic by the first week of April.
Read MoreA Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) rule requiring civil servants on extraordinary leave to serve a three-month notice period before resigning has drawn criticisms, with some saying the measure was introduced abruptly and raises questions about fairness.
Read MoreThe Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) has generated more than 11,130 jobs and supported the creation of 329 new businesses nationwide since its launch in 2024, according to the ESP Secretariat.
Read MoreThe Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) continues to deliver support across the country’s economy, driving growth in agriculture, tourism, and innovation while creating new opportunities for youth and businesses.
Read MoreThe Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) plans to submit a modernised Consumer Protection Bill to the Cabinet in June in a bid to update the 14-year-old legislation to address digital commerce, online transactions, scams, and increasingly complex service sectors.
Read MoreA targeted fund injection of Nu 245.03 million under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) has fueled a surge in the country’s creative industries, with new data showing key performance metrics exceeding government forecasts.
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