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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…”
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Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck graced the exclusive soft launch of a biodiversity-based collection in Thimphu yesterday, held in tribute to the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo.
Thimphu City FC emerged champions of the Bhutan–India Friendship Association (BIFA) Open Football Tournament in Samdrupj...
Gelephu—After more than two years of surging prices, Sarpang’s land market has begun to cool, with prices falling sharpl...
The death of 33-year-old Biren Kumar Kafley after he allegedly fell from a police van while trying to escape during a dr...
The country’s export, manufacturing, and trade sectors continue to face persistent structural and logistical hurdles tha...
Samtse—Gomtu is facing a severe housing shortage as a long-running construction freeze continues to restrict the number...
The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) and the Bhutan National Bank (BNB) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understa...
The Government of India (GoI) has released more than Nu 12 billion to Bhutan for projects under the 13th Plan, according...
The National Assembly’s (NA) Social and Culture Committee questioned the government yesterday on its responsibility for...
Punakha—A viral video showing cracks and loose bitumen on the newly constructed six-kilometer Jawakha–Sewla Chiwog farm...
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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 reviewing the Tourism Policy Review Report.
The launch of the Gelephu–Kolkata international air route marks far more than the addition of a new flight on the country’s aviation map. It is a statement of intent – a signal of where we are heade...
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 it missed the core issue. The Bill was not about advocat...
The National Council this week questioned the government on the country’s disaster preparedness. This is a pertinent issue, especially when extreme weather events are frequent and more intense. Preparedness is therefore the most effective stra...
During a recent Question Hour session in the National Assembly, Members of Parliament (MP) called for an open debate on education quality and budget allocation. And rightly so. Education is the foundation upon which every other...
Far from the bustling capital, the community of Genekha observed an important global day. December 1 was World AIDS Day. They chose to mark the occasion at what they called the “fi...
Youth unemployment has become one of Bhutan’s most persistent national challenges. And it endures despite successive gov...
In some schools, especially in urban centres, there are more teachers than timetables demand. In others, often remote schools, the absence of teachers in key subjects has become chronic.
The growing number of corruption reports in the past year forces the nation to confront a hard truth: something in our s...
Phuentsholing—Businesses involved in extracting and exporting boulders, gravel, and sand along the Amochu river are call...
Our global culture has conditioned us to spend the best of ourselves in the pursuit of a “decent living” whatever that m...
In a world that constantly advertises, applauds, and sells consumption, acquisition and growth at all costs, cultivating...
The government’s commitment to address regulatory barriers that have choked business growth deserves recognition and sup...
The price of an egg in the capital has soared to a staggering Nu 20, pushing a standard tray of 30 to Nu 520. While it f...
The return of the Buddha’s sacred Piprahwa relics to India yesterday was more than a ceremonial farewell. It was a lesso...
Bhutan’s environmental stewardship, which has resulted in the country's rich biodiversity, is finally translating into c...
The exodus of qualified and seasoned health professionals and its impact on the quality of services is an issue of natio...
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 reviewing the Tourism Policy Review Report.
Read MoreThe National Assembly yesterday called on the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) to prioritise 10 key proposals submitted by South Thimphu Member of Parliament (MP) Tshewang Rinzin, as lawmakers engaged in an open debate on disparities in resource allocation and education quality across the country.
Read MoreCommunities affected by gypsum mining in Pemagatshel will receive land replacement and compensation from January 1, 2026, nearly a year after assessments and consultations were completed.
Read MoreThe Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) is expected to take over the 770-megawatt (MW) Chamkharchhu-I hydroelectric project by 2026, as uncertainty over the commitment of India’s Reliance Group continues to delay construction.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) will begin the strict enforcement of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations starting January 2026.
Read MoreThe Member of Parliament (MP) for Dewathang-Gomdar raised concerns in the National Assembly yesterday about acute land shortages in Samdrupjongkhar Thromde, which is constraining the town’s long-term urban and economic development.
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