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Phuentsholing—Hoteliers in Phuentsholing say the government’s plan to offer Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) loans at three percent interest and develop new recreational facilities will do little to revive local tourism unless the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is reviewed.
E-cigarette imports have surged 290-fold in just two years, with numbers soaring from just 994 units in 2022 to 288,939...
The government will establish a time-bound Tourism Mission Board, chaired by the Prime Minister, to address structural i...
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) will conduct a special audit of the Bhutan Integrated Tax System (BITS) after the projec...
MoIT has requested Nu 533.5 million from the finance ministry through the Disaster Restoration Fund to restore bridges a...
The Thimphu Dzongkhag Court has ordered the Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) to pay Nu 211,807.97 in compensation...
In response to rising digital fraud cases, the authorities are implementing stricter SIM card regulations and real-time...
Gelephu—The first cohort of Pelsups, currently undergoing the Innovation and Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) immersion pr...
Residents of Laya are gaining their first exposure to waste management awareness and learning to create products from pl...
Farmers across the country will begin receiving insurance for crop and livestock losses starting November 11, as the Min...
The world is undergoing rapid transformation unlike any in human history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, biotechnology, and quantum computing, among others, are redefining how economies grow, how people work, and how nations compete. Those who can innovate quickly will lead the world. Bhutan must ensure it is not left behind in this great race of ideas and innovation.
High in the Himalayas, against a backdrop of towering snow-clad mountains, the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu is a hive of quiet activity. Here in Bhutan, a nation known for measuring growth by Gross Nationa...
Our highland festivals are more than colourful gatherings—they are quiet acts of national preservation. With the resounding success of the Jomolhari Mountain Festival, our attention now turns to the high-altitude commun...
Following her visit to the flood-affected areas in north Bengal, the state's chief minister has blamed Bhutan for the devastation caused by last month’s floods. According to Indian media reports, even as she criticises the central govern...
As dawn broke over Dangochang and the Jomolhari Mountain Festival came alive, the thin air of Soe carried more than the...
There was a time when we, as a nation, took comfort in believing that the warmth of family and community would be enough...
Agriculture has always been our backbone, the quiet force that sustains our people and embodies our national aspiration...
The past week has been a difficult time for many Bhutanese, particularly for those living along the southern belt. Torrential rains have carved a trail of destruction, and as communities calculate the damage, recover...
Gelephu, once a quiet border town where the pace of life slowed with dusk, is now alive with the rhythm of renewal. The...
We take great pride in our image of unspoiled nature—sparkling rivers, clear mountain streams, and pristine springs. But the latest findings from the Royal Centre for Disease Control reveal an unsettling truth: while our water may be cle...
Mental illness is not a problem that hides in the shadows—it hides in plain sight. It lives in classrooms, homes, office...
When the government unveiled the Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), the country was still recovering from the i...
For Bhutan, the retreating monsoon is no longer a quiet goodbye to summer rains. It has become a season of growing uncer...
The recent World Bank report “Migration Dynamics in Bhutan: Recent Trends, Drivers, and Implications”, has brought to li...
The decision by India to approve two major railway projects linking Bhutan with Assam and West Bengal marks a turning po...
The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) today announced the appointment of Mr Lee Seow Hiang and Mr Pang Yee Ean as Co-Chief Executive Officers. Both bring extensive global experience in infrastructure, investment, and sustainable development to lead GMC into its next phase of growth.
Read MoreThe Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is on high alert, not only investigating complaints but also penalising businesses that try to make easy money at the expense of consumers.
Read MoreAlthough most Bhutanese women now actively participate as voters, socio-cultural barriers, family preferences, weak support systems, and limited exposure to capacity-building programmes continue to hold them back from contesting elections, according to a new report.
Read MorePhuentsholing—The Pachu community in Chukha celebrated its first harvest festival yesterday, honouring local farmers and rural life while promoting a new model of community-based tourism.
Read MoreBhutan has depleted its known reserves of coal and talc, according to the Annual Environmental Accounts Statistics 2025 released by the National Statistics Bureau (NSB).
Read MoreGedu College of Business Studies will host the Professional Internship Drive 2025 this Friday in Thimphu. The event will bring together 355 third-year undergraduate students from six specialised programmes.
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