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Health Minister Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk, at the 11th meet-the-press session, a...
Samdrupjongkhar—Access to the market has long been a major hurdle for farmers in Samdrupjongkhar,...
India’s Ambassador to Bhutan Sudhakar Dalela talks to Kuensel Reporter Thukten Zangpo about India-Bhutan relations, trade and technology, and the visionary initiatives like Gelephu Mind...
As of now, the business environment in the country is anything but favourable. Too many rules and regulations have created bottlenecks of all sorts.
MoIT to launch mobile monitoring unit to inspect construction sites
Project DANTAK of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Trading Corporation of Bhutan Limited (STCBL) to ensure a consi...
Punakha—The Punakha Dzongkhag Court sentenced two men to five years in prison each for their involvement in separate cases of...
Some 1,193 teachers left the system in 2024
Bhutanese diaspora feel that it is timely since most were not able to invest
Samdrupjongkhar—The temple walls have deep cracks, shattered windows stand open, and the ico...
Bhutan’s aspirations for digital transformation took centre stage during a panel discussion on the theme, “Driving Bhutan’s Digi...
Bhutan is at a demographic crossroads. The country’s fertility rate, which was at a robust 6.6 births per woman in 1971, has fallen to a critical low of 1.866, far below the replacement level of 2.1. This alarming decline signals...
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) exposed major financial mismanagement, corruption, and irregularities in Pemag...
Addressing growing concerns over the departure of experienced medica...
Some 235 business -related policies reviewed for reform
Yab Dhondup Gyaltshen and Yum Sonam Chuki attend the inaugural session of the 10th Annual Dr...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) recently hosted an Executive Forum (ExFo)...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI)...
The government’s plan to establish chiwog schools, a key election promise, will depend on sustaina...
Zhung Dratshang sends special representative of His Holiness the Je Khenpo
Thimphu District Court’s Criminal Bench yesterday sentenced 39-year-old businessman, Sonam Norb...
Authorities at Paro International Airport intercepted an Indian national on December 22, seizing 4...
Nestled amidst the ethereal landscapes of the Hima...
In Bhutan, the Red Scarf, known as ‘Bura Maap’, is a prestigious symbol of rank and honour. Bestow...
Govt looking for funds for third child cash scheme
After taking over the Concessional Credit Line of Economic Stimulus Plan, BDBL has disbursed over Nu 198 million
The adoption of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) legal framework for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) marks a pivota...
Living in the capital city is going to be more expensive with the Thimphu Thromde revising amenity fees. The latest is the garbage and streetlight fees that could amount to severa...
The National Credit Guarantee Scheme (NCGS), initiated by the previous government as a pandemic-era economic stimulus init...
Thimphu Thromde’s significant hike in amenities fees, covering services like garbage collection and street lighting, has not gone down well with b...
The airport project involves a collaboration between Magnolia Quality Development Corporation, Changi Airport Internati...
Mongar gewog has emerged as the first team from Pool A to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2024 Druk Wangyal National Archery Tournament at the...
Decades-long monkey menace in Trongsa is finally resolved
Fourteen schools across the country showcased their groundbreaking ideas at a National Innovation Challenge held in March this year in Th...
The government has allocated Nu 14 billion for the central school programme in the 13th Plan, which also includes new infrastructures for 63 central schools. A flagship pledge of...
Despite the increased budget, the government has struggled to make substantial progress in utilising its capital...
Gelephu is leading the exports with 107,943 boxes, worth USD 1.357million
Punakha—In a historic step to position Bhutan as a global leader in mindfulness, sustainability, and innovation, the Gelephu Mindfulness Cit...
Bhutan’s national women’s cricket team is still chasing its first win in the inaugural Bhutan-Myanmar Women’s T20I Bilateral Series 20...
Punakha—Residents of Chubu gewog in Punakha were urged to stay alert against...
The Tshongdue Local Area Plan (LAP) in Paro, which is set to start from January next year, will transform Paro into a sustainabl...
While the standard toll fee is INR 105 for medium-sized vehicle at one toll gate, Bhu...
Over 300 Bhutanese, including students, have risked their lives and dignity by attempting to cross the 8,891-kilometre-long Canada-US border into the United States.
Nine primary schools in Zhemgang will have six to 18 students in the upcoming academic...
The second phase of four small hydropower projects, totaling 195 MW in capacity, is set t...
The government’s plan to revive the central school system in the 13th Plan has sparked concerns ov...
A three-day workshop is underway in Paro to enhance the technical skills of food-ba...
The National Policy for the Senior Citizens of Bhutan (NPSCB) 2023, currently in its final stage, outlines a detailed roadmap to enhance the well-being of the country’s aging population through a coordinated, multi-...
Are we living up to expectations? “The RAA exposed pervasive flaws in the construction sector… the RAA revealed significant financial irregularities, the RAA finds persistent quality issues…”
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, and low industry made that pride justified. But pride, like smoke, can cloud judgment. Recent air quality readings in Thimphu show sharp and worrying spikes within a single day.
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...
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 environmental initiative. It is a national ultimatum. We are standing at a point where the land...
This week, Australia enforced the ban on social media access for children under 16. This is unprecedented and bold. While some critics have labelled the ban harsh and even draconian, this new law is anchored in the p...
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 Monday, members of Parliament demanded accountability for the reforms they recommended after re...
The launch of the Gelephu–Kolkata international air route marks far more than the addition of a new flight on the countr...
Bhutan is not short of ideas, intellect or institutions. What it lacks is a strong, working bridge between research, pol...
In passing the Livestock Bill of Bhutan, 2025, National Assembly members engaged in a good debate, a meaty one, even if...
The National Council this week questioned the government on the country’s disaster preparedness. This is a pertinent iss...
During a recent Question Hour session in the National Assembly, Members of Parliament (MP) called for an open debate on...
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