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A recent report by the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) has raised concerns ov...
The country’s national debt increased to Nu 290.3 billion as of September 2023, equating to 95.2 percent of the esti...
The Canadian govt. has announced stricter plans to strengthen border security and immigration system
BTF received USD 100,000 as its first tranche of t...
Bhutan’s demography is going through dramatic changes. By 2047, one in every 10 Bhutanese will be over the age of 65, and one in five will be over 60. This aging population, coupled with declining fertility ra...
The cooperative generates between Nu 2 million and 3 million annually
Bhutan’s economic growth forecast for 2024 has been revised down to five percent, marking a 1.1 percent drop from earlier projections, primarily due...
Gelephu—Late Dasho Tshering Wangda, a respected figure with a lasting legacy, was honoured with a State funeral at his private residence at Samtenthang in Samtenlin...
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has revealed significant financial irregularities at Sherubtse College, totaling...
Lhuentse—Dungkar School, the only primary school in Kurtoed Gewog, Lhuentse, is grappling with inadequate infrastructure, posing major...
The National Day is a day of reflection as a nation. It is a reminder of who we are as people and a day of introspection for individuals of the sense of nationhood we possess. With globalisation, urbanisation and outmigration f...
The issue of teacher transfers has sparked a disagreement between the Ministry of Education and Skill Development and the National Council’s sp...
A recent audit by the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has exposed pervasive flaws in...
A recent audit by the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has exposed pervasive flaws in...
Bhutan’s carbon neutrality comes at a price: Is climate finance enough?
The policy aims to create an inclusive society where senior citizens live meaningful, produc...
The initiative aims to reduce dependence on wheat import, while maximising productive use of fallow agricultur...
Her Majesty Gyalyum Kesang Choeden Wangchuck graced the opening of ‘The Gyalyum KCW Surgical Intensive Care Unit’ at the Jigm...
Paro—Bhutan’s agrifood sector is one of the most impacted sectors by climate change. Regional experts emphasise the need for col...
Bartsham, Trashigang—What began as a living traditional Photo Exhibition Centre in Bartsh...
As mountains become warmer due to global warming, scientists are probing a hidden threat beneath the surfac...
Slow business in Trongsa after completion of hydropower projects
His Majesty's Royal Address on the 117th National Day unveiled a visionary “Diamond Strategy,” centred on the establishment of the Gelep...
It could not have been a coincidence, but the National Statistics Bureau launching its national strategy for the development of statistics, a day after the National Day, could help the country, especially policy makers, to live up to th...
The Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development (DCDD) has conducted the Dzongkha competency test eight times since 2020 through the Dzongkha Standard Testing System (DSTS).
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has come under fire from the National Council’s (NC) special committee...
To create a business-friendly environment in the country and improve the economy, reforms in laws, policies, and regulations are crucial.
Bhutan imported 186,916 units of e-cigarettes, valued at Nu 9.7 million, from January to September this year
The Cooperative is planning to lease 100 acres of state land to expand cultivation
A recent audit report has uncovered a series of financial a...
The youth of Yangbari are embracing ecotourism as a pathway to sustainable livelihoods
The education ministry's initiative to introduce “systematic pathways” for identifying children with educational difficulties and disabilities deserves our commendation. This proacti...
The National Statistics Bureau (NSB) launched its National Strategy for...
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development has introduced systematic pathways in schools across the country to better identify a...
The 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHPA-II) successfully synchronised t...
The country’s forest sequesters about 6.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually while it emits only 2.2 million tonnes
Bhutan’s higher education system, though having evolved significantly, still relies on tradi...
Gyalpoizhing—Dorji Rinchen, a 54-year-old villager from Kalapang in Mongar, saw his life take a meaningful turn when he gained new skills through the Tarayana Foundation’...
His Majesty the King’s Royal address at the 117th National Day was a profound call to action—a clarion call for all Bhutanese people to embrace collective responsibility to build a bright future.
The Bumthang Dzongkhag Administration’s accountant misappropriated Nu 1.26 million in stipends during the 2022-23 financial year.
Matrixport, a global leader in crypto financial services, has announced its appl...
More than 500 Bhutanese are expected to gather in Queens, New York, on Saturday, Decem...
The project is estimated to cost of Nu 145 billion
His Majesty the King conferred the prestigious Druk Thuksey (Heart Son of Bhutan) Medal on Bhutan’s tourism industry at the 117th National Day yesterday in Changlimithang, recognisin...
His Majesty the King awarded the Druk Thuksey (Heart of son of Bhutan) Medal to former Tshugla Lopen Samten Dorji at the 117th National Day celebration at Changlimitha...
Punakha—The Thangzona ground in Punakha came alive with hundreds of people...
Trashigang—With national flags festooning the streets, more than 1,000...
Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Wangchuk Namgyel, received white scarf and patang from His Majesty the King during the 117th National Day yesterday.
At the 117th National Day celebrations yesterday at Changlimithang in Thimphu, His Majesty the King conferred the prestigious red scarf, “Bura Marp” and Patang (ceremonial sword) to Dasho Arun Kapur,...
As the 117th National Day celebrations come to an end and thousands of spectators return to their duties and lives, there will be a lot of reflection to do on what was conveyed through the Royal address to the nation.
"Yes, We Care" launches a nationwide outreach to shield its youth from substance abuse.
Trashigang—In the high-altitude village of Merak in Trashigang, where spring transforms the hillsides into a sweep of bl...
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.
About six kilometres before Trongsa town, just past the Bjee Zam Bridge, a traditional one-storey house appears on the left of the highway. It is not easy to miss. This modest structure is the Willing Waterfall Café – a must-stop along the east-west highway.
In Bhutan, healing is not a choice between past and present but a collaboration between the two. Across the country, patients move between modern clinics and traditional medicine units with ease, guided as much by...
When I first arrived in Australia last year, I thought I was prepared. I had spoken to people, watched videos, and tried to imagine what life would be like. Bu...
The name Dzambhala — from the Sanskrit Jambhala — is traditionally associated with wealth and prosperity, reflecting his role as a symbol of abundance and generosity. There are five principal forms of the...
The early years — roughly birth to five — are critical for emotional development. While a child raised with consistency and warmth by devoted grandparents can fare well, separation from parents at this age generally causes...
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...
Recent developments in the Middle East crisis suggest that a return to normalcy is still far away. Even if the war ends and the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-quarter of the world’s oil flows to markets, reopens, the discuss...
Bhutan is facing a “national crisis” as birth rates plunge by 62.9 percent. If current trends continue, the country could see as few as 2,000 births by 2028.
This summer, the mountain slopes above Lunana are expected to offer a bumper yield of cordyceps, or Yartsa Goenbub. But...
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....
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 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...
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 Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society membe...
As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must b...
The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adju...
At just 32, Tseltrim Zangmo thought she was just tired; she ended up fighting Stage 3 breast cancer. Her message to the world: "I will not say I am cancer-free, but I have accepted it... it does not define me
Read MoreBlending Buddhist wisdom with modern wellness approaches, the centre aims to nurture holistic wellbeing
Read MoreBhutan is a global leader in sustainability and societal welfare. However, it is widely recognised that innovation and dynamism in its economy are stifled by systemic rigidity, resulting in over-regulation and breakdown of intersectoral cooperation. Is it possible for Bhutan to grow in line with its King’s vision for an entrepreneurial, dynamic and creative workforce that creates mindfulness prosp
Read MoreThe bond between the two Kingdoms of Bhutan and Thailand has always been rooted in shared reverence and wisdom. This gained a new altitude, literally, high above the silver-lined clouds. At 30,000 feet, the hum of the jet engines now harmonizes with the soul-soothing echoes of a traditional flute.
Read MoreA nation's maturity as a legal jurisdiction is measured not merely by its courts but by the strength of its dispute resolution architecture. This week, the Bhutan Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (BADRC) convened a landmark conference with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), an occasion deserving far greater public attention than it has received.
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