Parliament tables ICAO Convention amendment for review
The Convention on Civil Aviation (Amendment) 2016 was tabled in the National Assembly today for parliamentary review.
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Her Royal Highness Princess Kesang Chodren Wangchuck graced the Passing out Parade ceremony at Jamtsholing Gyalsung Academy in Samtse, where 566 Gyalsups completed the training programme.
The first cohort of Gyalsung cadets from Pemathang Gyalsung Academy celebrated their histori...
Gyalpozhing—The first cohort of 286 Gyalsung trainees graduated from the Gyalpozhing Academy, marking the culmination of a three-month training programme that instilled disc...
A group of women come together to breathe new life into their fading cultural heritage
A once-sheltered child’s journey comes a full circle as she becomes a beacon of hope and love for other children
As the first batch of Gyalsups celebrate their passing out parade, it is time for a sober national reflection. When...
Starting January 27 next year, Bhutan Airlines will introduce direct flights between Paro and Hong Kong, offering travellers a faster...
The High Court has acquitted the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the Gomtu police station, who was charged with rape an...
Khotokha, Wangdue—Pem Choki, an 18-year-old from Merak in Trashigang, had never attended school or ventured far from home—her longest journey being to nearby Mongar. When her village...
The first cohort of the first batch of Gyalsung Cadets completed their training today with Passing Out Parades (POP) held simultaneously across the four Gyalsung Ac...
Laya, Gasa—In the remote village of Laya in Gasa, 16-year-old Pema is on a mission to preserve a fading tradition. As the youngest weaver of conical hat calle...
Project-based learning (PBL), an innovative educational approach supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (...
Social media is a double-edged sword. While it provides a platform for self-expression, connection, and creativity, the space is also increa...
The members of the National Council recommended establishing a separate bench for corr...
For the first time in the country, the LGBTIQ+ community has a dedicated place to seek help for gender-based v...
Growth will be driven by strong performance in exports, construction, and services, along with commissioning of Puna II Hydropower Project
The country imported 216 vehicles, worth Nu 216.88 million, in September alone while fuel import bill reached Nu 10.79 billio...
Pemagatshel—Four years ago, Tashi Dhendup from Shumar, Pemagatshel, quit his job in tourism due to Covid-19. This left him at a crossroads,...
The inaugural Knowledge Remittance Symposium will...
The Film Association of Bhu tan (FAB) wrapped up its project promoting gender equality in the Bhutanese film industry, culminating in an inter-college competition featuring students from Royal Thimphu College (RTC), Gyalp...
Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised concerns over the lack of clear guidelines and support for thromde and Yenlag throm development across the...
A group of Bhutanese in Australia has launched Druk Support Network—a community driven initiative to address challenges faced...
Panbang, Zhemgang—Fifty-two-year-old Tshedar and fifty-six-year-old Chamchi, a disabled couple from the remote Ka...
The President of Bhutan Olympic Committee, His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, grace...
Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen graced the consecration ceremony of the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center yesterday.
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...
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.
Her makeup flawless, her confidence unmistakable, Tshering Tshokey, 26, stands tall behind the newly opened Rainbow Help Desk—a new initiative by Respect, Educate, Nurture, and...
Over five days, 30 students from 10 colleges of the Royal University of Bhutan and three Technical Training Institutes stepped onto the stage, learning how to transform theatre into a tool for advocacy and social change.
Punakha—A 43-year-old farmer from Sirigang, Kabesa, was swept away by Mochhu River near the Balizam suspension bridge in Punakha...
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...
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...
The shift to pineapple farming as a primary cash crop has reduced the community’s reliance on Golden Mahseer, supporting conservation efforts
The Fifth Session of the Fourth Parliament of Bhutan will be held from May 14 to June 17, 2026, during which lawmakers will deliberate on key national budgets, major Bills, international agreements, and action taken reports on past resolutions.
At just 32, Tseltrim Zangmo thought she was just tired; she ended up fighting Stage 3 breast cancer. Her message to the...
The bond between the two Kingdoms of Bhutan and Thailand has always been rooted in shared reverence and wisdom. This gai...
One life is lost every 84 hours. Bhutan’s rising suicide rate is no longer just a public health crisis. It is also a di...
With a price tag of Nu 14.4 billion annually, can Bhutan really afford to keep subsidizing your fuel?
Two Bhutanese consumers just lost Nu 78,000 to a 'TikTok Shop' scheme. Here is how the trap was set on Facebook and Inst...
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...
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...
For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of...
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...
The Convention on Civil Aviation (Amendment) 2016 was tabled in the National Assembly today for parliamentary review.
Read MoreThe National Assembly today held the first and second readings of the Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) in Criminal Matters Bill 2026 during the ongoing session.
Read MoreIf passed by Parliament, the Insolvency and Rehabilitation Bill of Bhutan 2026 is expected to address the growing problem of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector.
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