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In a show of enduring friendship, Bhutan took part in celebrating India’s 78th Indepen...
The conservationist heroes—the forest rangers, those who have retired, once served, and thos...
Finance for the net-zero transition must maximise and share...
Climate Justice workshop discusses complex challenges posed by...
Zero Pixel team wins legal aid hackathon
The scale of destruction of Dechencholing flood
Bhutan launches youth-led World Food Forum Chapter
Around 335 Bhutanese have registered for the reintegration programme
The Civil Society Organisation Authority has extended the endowment fund deadline
The new Director of the Department of Tourism, Damcho Rinzin, talks to Kuensel reporter Dechen Dolkar on a range of issues related to tourism,...
Resilience in the face of disaster
Phuentsholing township project faces uncertainty
GBCL's pay and plant initiative to mitigate climate change
More than 1,000 volunteers rally to help flood victims post Dechencholing flood
Lopsided matches highlight team disparities in women's football
Semjong gets clean and safe drinking water
Dr Thierry Mathou, the French Ambassador to India,...
Amid concerns of government influence
CCTV cameras have failed to curb littering and dumping of garbage in public space
However, carbon emission is projected to rise to 7.52 million tonnes by 2050 with sequ...
CCAA bans a dozen pyramid schemes so far
Current account deficit to improve by over 35 percent in FY 2023-24
Government intensifies battle against drug cases
The National Monument Committee is currently evaluating additional sites for inclusion in the list of protected monuments
New project to boost highland livelihoods and yak rearing
Bhutan achieves landmark reduction in maternal and child mortality
Recently two elderly farmers died of electrocution in Yangner gewog. In a disturbing trend, the use of illegal el...
Japanese football icon, Keisuke Honda, talks to our reporter Thinley Namgay on why he joined Paro FC, his upcoming match in the AFC Challenge League, and about football and life.
Journey of trials and triumphs for Civil Society Organisations
Why I remain hopeful despite Thailand's fragile democracy
Simplify Dzongkha for popularity
Chain-link fencing to boost crop yields in Punakha
Surge in non-communicable diseases raises red flags for Bhu...
Industrial smoke sparks public health concerns
Eligible borrowers can get loans at low interest rate of 4 percent
Samrang-Jomotshangkha Highway faces delays
29th Conference of Parties (COP29)
Unlocking entrepreneurial success through power of storytelling
Dzongkha curriculum
Colombo Plan
The two companies will invest a combined Nu 70 billion thro...
Bhutan Echoes
Dzongkha in the Limelight, again!
Bhutan Echoes
On September 19, 2025, Sonam Tashi submitted a formal petition to the Gup of Phuntshothang Gewog, requesting an investigation and restoration support.
Many volunteers spent the week sleeping in guest houses and gewog halls, cooking together in makeshift kitchens, waking...
According to the police report submitted to the court, Sangay Tempa returned home intoxicated after participating in pre...
“The Executive Board chair is a very powerful but also a very sensitive position,” said the Health Secretary. “We must e...
The Bhutan office of the World Food Programme has contributed 13 mobile storage units valued at Nu 4.2 million to the De...
A total of six teams participated, each comprising three students, representing Motithang HSS, Dechencholing HSS, Babesa...
Bhutan’s art scene is evolving as a new generation of artists explores more personal and introspective themes while rema...
The victim has also been charged with assault, while eight others face charges including battery and aiding and abetting...
After over 15 years of delay, Kabesa’s Local Area Plan is nearing endorsement, giving hope to residents long affected by...
The rise of AI is creating new opportunities to preserve and promote Bhutanese culture, from documenting traditions to s...
The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support beyond seed funding remains limited, making it difficult for existing startups to scale and sustain operations.
The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.
The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...
The Wood Female Snake Year brought major tax reforms in the country with the passage of the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 202...
You are not alone in your confusion — and much of it arises from the word itself. Emptiness can sound like nothingness, which is precisely what it does not mean. A more precise term might be: empty of inherent existence.
The monthly Sunday brunch at Le Méridien has become a special experience that goes beyond dining, offering guests a relaxed four-hour setting to reconnect with family and friends.
Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly ad...
Studies and end of life accounts consistently show that many of us leave this world with the same stinging regrets: not spending enough time with our loved ones, and not investing enough time...
The deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-needed respite that eases global anxieties over spiraling economic and geopolitical crises. However, as we pause to seek solutions, a far greater threat to humanity remains largely unspoken. What would be the environmental cost of the wars?
The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely intervention. The initiative calls for shared responsibility amid rising fuel costs and a supply line...
The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society members under the vision of building a resilient media ecosystem. The Bhutan Media Forum Award...
As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must be measured against the promises it made. Such a review is essential to a...
The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adjust to the unpredictable and fast-changing market and policy decisions. From the cost...
The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...
The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...
The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...
For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of...
Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic....
Farmers contributed more than Nu 2.17 million, while weekly earnings rose steadily after the initial phase, surpassing Nu 300,000 from the third week, indicating growing demand and repeat customers.
Read MoreThe steady outflow of Bhutanese parents seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in Australia, has opened new economic pathways for families. But for the children left behind, it is also creating a quieter, more complex crisis, marked by deep-seated feelings of abandonment, anxiety, and a fractured sense of identity.
Read MoreThe Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) has imposed a monetary penalty of Nu 228.46 million on the Bank of Bhutan (BoB) for multiple regulatory breaches, following a March incident in which a system failure caused the bank to mistakenly credit funds to a businessman’s account.
Read MoreGelephu—Waive Diagnostics plans to establish its South Asia base in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) by building a state-of-the-art genetic testing laboratory, positioning Bhutan as a regional leader in next-generation healthcare.
Read MoreFuel prices across the country have increased, even as the government continues to provide subsidies to cushion consumers.
Read MoreThe deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-needed respite that eases global anxieties over spiraling economic and geopolitical crises. However, as we pause to seek solutions, a far greater threat to humanity remains largely unspoken. What would be the environmental cost of the wars?
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