BICMA sets uniform cable TV cap at Nu 286, citing fairness and simplicity

Gelephu–Tareythang highway enters design phase

PES - A major conservation tool

Bhutan sees sharp drop in convictions in 2025, says Home Minister

While Home Minister Tshering declined to reveal the exact conviction rate at present in the country, the minister said t...

Nine dzongkhags complete road improvement works, more projects underway

Bhutan secures Nu 156 million Japanese grant to strengthen climate-resilient transport infrastructure

MoESD and RCSC upgrade ECCD workforce, aligning roles with professional qualifications

Gelephu-Kokrajhar railway construction to begin early next year

Health ministry assures preparedness as Nipah virus threat remains low

Mandarin exports hit Nu 679.88 million

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...

BCCI submits 35 business ideas to govt. for private sector engagement

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...

Bhutan attracts major impact finance commitments at SDG forum

During the two-day Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum held last week in Thimphu, international and high-level participants...

Businesses propose action oriented public-private forum to address private sector woes

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed the government to re-establish the high-level Private Se...

Talent in transit: Bhutan’s choice between remittances and reform

Ask Mr Bhutan

Between Homes: Voices of Bhutanese living between home and elsewhere

Fitness is not defined by body size or age

Movie Review: Lights, Camera, Action!

The Hamptons, born from the love of cooking

Yarn roses, tiny dolls, and business of careful hands

Crochet, the meticulous art of creating fabric from interlocked loops of yarn, was once associated with a domestic hobby...

Turning bridal hairstyling into a trend

Birbi and the art of taking your time

Jangchub Puen Nye

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 water, electricity, cable and internet lines, and making roads narrower. The works are to improve our drainage system and other amenities. While improvements are most appreciated, the inconvenience caused is not.

The tourism paradox

A relief for the hotel industry

High-value tourism, low-value jobs?

Tying the loose ends of GST reform

GST transition pains need urgent fixes

Making GST work past early hiccups

The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a major fiscal reform in recent years. These new reforms are part of a broader effort to modernise the country’s tax system to make taxation fairer, more efficient, a...

The cost of delay

A new chapter for Kuensel

Two decades ago, in February 2005, Kuensel increased its publication frequency to twice a week. This move was a direct response to our readers’ growing needs and a conscious preparation for the n...

Strengthening the third sector

Over the years, the civil society sector has quietly assumed a critical role in bridging policy and people. Often referred to as the third sector, CSOs have emerged as indispensable partners in Bhutan’s pursuit...