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Gelephu—With a revised alcohol taxation policy due to take effect in just two months, alcohol that was once readily available is now in short supply in the market, driving prices to record highs.
Samtse—As industrial and development projects expand across Samtse, the rising population has created a growing demand f...
Residents of Debsid in Thimphu are growing increasingly frustrated with deteriorating road conditions that have made dai...
In a collective tribute to mark the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, a pledge ceremony for...
The government is formulating a comprehensive National Housing Strategy (NHS) designed to tackle the growing challenge o...
Phuentsholing—Hoteliers in Phuentsholing say the government’s plan to offer Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) loans at t...
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 recent World Bank report “Migration Dynamics in Bhutan: Recent Trends, Drivers, and Implications”, has brought to light a phenomenon many Bhutanese have quietly known for years. Our educated youth and professionals are increasingly leaving for opportunities abroad, particularly Australia. While the findings may seem self-evident, they underline a growing crisis which, if left unaddressed, coul
The decision by India to approve two major railway projects linking Bhutan with Assam and West Bengal marks a turning point in Bhutan’s modern history. For decades, the idea of connecting B...
A silent crisis threatens to undermine global health systems and food security: antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
We face a troubling trend: the exodus of our people.
The eight-day visit to Australia by His Majesty The King and the Royal family has redefined the convention of Royal visits, State visits, and international diplomacy.
Our bold decision to ban the sale of tobacco in 2004 was a moment of international acclaim. As the first country to take such a step, the nation set a remarkable precedent in the global fight against tobacco-related health issue...
Venture capital (VC) is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it offers the promise of innovation, job creation, and economic diversification, key drivers in advancing an economy.
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Free healthcare is the cornerstone of Bhutan’s health system.
We have long prided ourselves on our progressive stance against tobacco.
The Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) recent investigation into the Paro Dzongkhag engineering cell has once again reve...
When the late Zimpon Dorji Gyeltshen chose modern incineration over traditional cremation, it was seen as a personal cho...
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly may be remembered for many speeches on war, climate, and inequal...
Since time immemorial, agriculture has shaped our landscapes and our way of life. Even today, more than 40 percent of ou...
At one point, “narrowing the gap” was a national mantra of sorts, fervently chanted by our political leaders. A few year...
Phuentsholing—A housing shortage in Phuentsholing is forcing a growing number of residents, particularly low-income families, to seek affordable accommodation across the border in Jaigaon, India. While rents are lower there, this solution often means compromising on safety and living conditions.
Read MoreThe upcoming fourth session of the Fourth Parliament will deliberate on five bills and ratify several agreements, including one new agreement. The session is tentatively scheduled to commence on November 27. The National Assembly recently held its preliminary session in preparation for finalising the agenda for the fourth session.
Read MoreEvery year, courts across the country deliver thousands of judgements. Yet, for the public, much of the judiciary’s work remains hidden behind courtroom walls. On the official website of the judiciary, only six judgements have been uploaded for public access. This limited disclosure is in clear contrast to what the law requires.
Read MoreParo—A recent study found that Bhutan’s high-altitude rangelands support about 212 native fodder species, including grasses, herbs, sedges, and rushes. These species form the backbone of yak-based pastoralism in the country’s northern dzongkhags.
Read MoreThe news of Australia passing a social media ban for children under 16 has sent ripples across the globe, igniting similiar conversations amongf Bhutanese parents. Some are talking if Bhutan should follow suit.
Read MoreAs we commemorate the 70th birth anniversary of the greatest leaders of our time, our Great Fourth, an occasion to reflect not upon the duration of his reign, but upon a life principled by values transcending personal ambition.
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