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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…”
Two Bhutanese consumers just lost Nu 78,000 to a 'TikTok Shop' scheme. Here is how the trap was set on Facebook and Instagram.
Over 200 intruders have swarmed the cordyceps sites of Lunana, sparked by a permit loophole that left local residents wa...
The Multidisciplinary Super-Speciality Hospital (MDSSH) will be constructed as a flagship project under the 13th Five-Ye...
Bhutan’s first-ever Airborne Geophysical Survey is on track for completion by June this year, with the most technically...
The Department of Energy announced that restoration work at the flood-damaged Dagachhu hydropower plant is nearing compl...
Trashigang —In the high valleys of Sakteng Gewog, the legend of the Migoi, the mythical yeti, has never truly disappeared.
Family problems and weak support systems at home remain among the main drivers behind the rise in substance abuse among...
As global climate forecasts warn of a possible “Super El Niño” this summer; raising fears of record-breaking temperature...
All foreign workers employed in the country for more than a month are required to open Bhutanese bank accounts.
For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of an industry that is still young but steadily maturing.
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 assess delivery on pledges and the broader mandate entrusted to the government. In a democracy, mandate review is equally important, if not more.
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 introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has already made many goods and services more expensive, disproportionately affecting low-income households.
The key barriers identified in the report - qualification mismatch, lack of experience, and inadequate training- are not new. Combined, these three factors account for 47.1 percent of the overall unemployment...
Oil prices have already surged across major economies. If the blockade persists, the resulting supply shock will ripple through fuel markets, transport costs, manufacturing chains, and, ultimately, household budgets around th...
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...
During the two-day Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum held last week in Thimphu, international and high-level participants...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed the government to re-establish the high-level Private Se...
The film also vividly portrays the realities of education in remote Bhutanese communities, where students brave treacher...
I used to run a small grocery shop in Bhutan during the pandemic. It wasn’t anything grand, just a humble little place t...
The rise in inflation may be termed moderate, but the average Bhutanese is experiencing that livelihood is becoming more...
Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic....
The recent assessment by experts from the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal serves as a stark reminder th...
As we enter the Fire Male Horse Year, our nation stands at a defining crossroads. The year 2025 delivered strong macroec...
Three borrowers have refunded a combined Nu 240.48 million to the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) pool following the Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) directive to submit action taken reports on procedural lapses identified in four projects.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has launched a nationwide review and redeployment exercise to address growing disparities in teacher distribution across schools, in wake of teacher shortages in key subjects and rising teacher attrition.
Read MoreBhutan is confronting a mounting demographic crisis that economists warn could undermine the country’s ambitious 10X National Economic Vision, as declining fertility, rising youth outmigration, and a rapidly ageing population begin to reshape the foundations of long-term economic growth.
Read MoreThe National Assembly yesterday tabled the Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill of Bhutan 2026, proposing time-bound and conditional tax breaks to attract investment and accelerate the development of hydropower, solar, and other renewable energy projects.
Read MoreThe conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted the global economy and fueled uncertainties, has led investors to question whether oil-rich nations remain a safe haven. As the conflict drags on, investors are seeking to diversify away from Gulf nations, especially Dubai while navigating geopolitical tensions and global volatility.
Read MoreCharity has always been an inherent value of Bhutanese society. Neighbours lend a hand, communities pull together in sickness and death, and strangers step up in hard times.
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