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His Majesty the King awarded 13 National Order of...
Gelephu—For residents of Sarpang, the 117th National Day celebration yesterday was filled with hopes for the future as they eagerly awaited more details about the Gelephu Mindfuln...
Thousands brave the chill to celebrate National Day at Changlimithang Stadium
National Day is a sacred occasion for Bhutanese – a time to pay tribute to our visionary Monarchs and forefathers for t...
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a dynamic economic...
As we celebrate the 117th National Day today, this occasion is a moment for deep reflection—an opportunity for all the proud denize...
The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, plans to tack...
The National Script Development Grant (NSDG) concluded its second edition on December 15 in Thimphu with two winners receiving cash prizes of USD 1,000 and...
The two-day Mindful Development Forum explores the intersection of mindfulness practices and development economics
The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project will leverage a “four-...
Trongsa—Sixty-seven-year-old Nakari from Jangbi, Trongsa, is the last person in the Mon community to wear the ancestral pagay, a symbol of M...
Punakha—A 43-year-old farmer from Sirigang, Kabesa, was swept away by Mochhu River near the Balizam suspension bridge in Punakha...
Students learn theatre-based methods for social change
Bhutan’s leap into the realm of space technology is both timely and necessary. The ambitious roadmap to generate 300 jobs and contribute USD 150 million to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) within the next decade...
Affectionately called Ana Katang (big sister) by her family and Tshokey by her friends, she is the face of trans women in Bhutan
The cost of goods and services in the country increased by 1.34 percent in October compared to the same month last year, according to the National Statistics Bureau.
The shift to pineapple farming as a primary cash crop has reduced the community’s reliance on Golden Mahseer, supporting conservation efforts
YK Poudel Pema Lhaden and her family from Sephu, Wangdue, once managed a herd of over 100 yaks. Today, they rear only about 60, a decline driven by challenges such as the unprofi...
Sakteng—The traditional watermills (chhuthag), once common in Jongkhar village, Sakteng, are now on the brink of disappearing. However...
Wangdue— On December 11, the second bench of the Wangdue Dzongkhag Court imposed a fine of Nu 5,75...
The long-term mission of the study is to integrate data...
‘Are you ready to die for your country?’ The Bhutanese boy looked at the American man, thoug...
Who will live, if Bhutan dies? I posed this odd question to myself and to my fellow-citizens in a little article that I wrote some years back as I reflected on the fundamental tenets of the relationship between State and citizens and th...
After years of waiting for Panbang’s development, the Gelephu Mindfulness City project gives hope to once-sceptical local residents
Till date more than 98 percent of Bhutanese children have been immunised against preventable childhood disease and nearly 40 percent o...
As 2024 draws to a close, the Western world's moral facade crumbles, revealing a stark hypocrisy in global power dynamics. The once-celebrated guardians and founders of international law now stand exposed, their princi...
A staggering Nu 91 million was spent on hospitality and entertainment expenses across 10 ministries, the Su...
The case has been forwarded to the Anti-Corruption Commission
In Punakha, homestays support local livelihoods and help conserve the endangered White-Bellied Heron (WB...
The naysayers defend their decisions
The 10-year space roadmap aims to create 300 jobs, contribute USD 150 million to GDP by 2034
The State Trading Corporation of Bhutan Limited (STCBL) recorded a shortage of 1,083 Apollo Tyres, valued at Nu 1.2 million due to poor i...
The role of Members of Parliament (MPs) is critical in a well-functioning democracy. They are the voice of the people, entrusted with making important decisio...
The World Bank has approved a USD 40 million grant...
Bhutan transferred 502 Bitcoin (BTC), worth around USD 49.42 million, to two cryptocurrency exchange platforms, Binance and Singaporean-based crypto-asset trading firm...
His Majesty the King named Ming Z. Mei, Co-Founder and CEO of GLP, as the inaugural Founding Member o...
Several discretionary expenses, including ngyendhar, semso, and cash so...
Between 2020 and 2024, more than 580 livestock were killed by tigers in Trongsa, 360 cases in Nubi gewog alone
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is intensifying efforts to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the country—an issue that contin...
Five open-air prisoners in Pemathang, Samdrupjongkhar, have been charged in connection with the alleged murder of a 21-year-old fellow prisoner...
Discussions on vehicle import taxes, quota, import bill of fossil fuel, and traffic congestion are all happening simultaneously indicating that it is a burning and a topical issue today.
Sither Lhamo, 90, is a master weaver from Khoma, Lhuentse. On Tuesday, December 10, she received the Living Legend Award in Weaving Culture...
Yangbari, Mongar—Businesses along the Gyelpozhing-Nganglam highway are struggling to survive as tr...
His Majesty the King graced the closing ceremony of the second session of the Fourth Parliament yesterday in Thimphu.
In the 2023-24 fiscal year, the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) reported irregularities amounting to Nu 3.96 billion. Of this, 41.57 percent involved budgetary agencies, while 58.43 p...
I attended my first United Nations Framework Conve...
Thimphu TechPark (TTPL) launched an Information Access Center (IAC) focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, yesterday. The IAC at TTPL consists of high-performanc...
Two important discussions around university education occured in the National Assembly last week. Both these discussions—critical to our nation’s future—spotlighted the n...
USD 9.7 million projects focus on aquaculture development, early childhood education, and biogas production
This year’s edition also introduces new features under a dedicated branding campaign, “Haa-Lay Mi Lay”, aimed at positioning Haa Dzongkhag as a high-end tourism destination.
How long can policy silence justify poverty wages in a rising-cost Bhutan?
A third telecom operator may be introduced to lower data charges if existing providers fail to reduce prices, Prime Mini...
Despite a government allocation of Nu 800 million and a 50 percent subsidy, the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Sc...
Gelephu—Before deciding where buildings should rise, planners of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) are being asked to answe...
As schools in the remote highlands of Lunana in Gasa prepare to reopen this month, students and teachers of Thangza Exte...
Trashigang—Six months into launching his food business, Ugyen Phuntsho, 28, from Lumang Gewog in Trashigang, is earning...
Global fertiliser markets face uncertainty from the Middle East conflict involving the US, Iran, and Israel, but Bhutan...
The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) has recovered a total of Nu 66.38 million over the past five years from case...
Personal Income Tax (PIT) collection has more than doubled over the past five years, rising from Nu 1.53 billion in 2021...
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...
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...
Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly advocate for free medical treatment and am deeply proud that Bhutan has achieved this despite its limited resources. Nothing can flourish in isolation. A flower needs warmth, moisture, and nourishment to bloom.
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...
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.
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 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...
Phuentsholing—Businesses involved in extracting and exporting boulders, gravel, and sand along the Amochu river are call...
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...
Bhutan’s economy is set for strong growth from hydropower, but youth unemployment, outward migration, rising fuel prices, and regional disparities call for private sector development and targeted reforms.
Read MoreIn what residents are describing as the worst hailstorm of their lifetimes, a violent downpour of hailstones swept across Sarpang dzongkhag on April 7, leaving a trail of destruction that damaged homes, poultry farms, vehicles, and standing crops.
Read More“More than profit, our mission has always been to provide high-quality drinking water to our consumers,” he said. “This new line is not just about speed, but about maintaining global standards while making our product accessible to more people.”
Read MoreThe Wobthang Organic Wonders (WOW) farm in Tang Gewog, Bumthang, a 35-acre, multi-million-ngultrum project launched in May 2020, now lies largely idle.
Read MoreStudents like 12-year-old Tandin Tshomo and her seven-year-old brother walk five kilometres daily to school because Barshong Primary due to lacks teachers, boarding facilities, and basic infrastructure in Naro Gewog, Thimphu.
Read MoreThe GMCA has opened a two-week public consultation on six draft corporate and commercial laws to refine policies in the Special Administrative Region.
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