November of 2024

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Antimicrobial resistance: Bhutan’s hidden threat and the global fight to stop it

A silent crisis threatens to undermine global heal...

Nov 29, 2024 2 mins read 2,185 views
JSW School of Law takes part in COP29, exploring intersection of law and climate action

Baku, Azerbaijan— A delegation from the Jigme Sing...

Nov 29, 2024 3 mins read 955 views
SNV and MoIT Project ensures sustainable water supply for Rangaytung

The community-driven project enhances sanitation, agricultural growth, and improved life,...

Nov 29, 2024 5 mins read 829 views
Stop the outflow of young talents

We face a troubling trend: the exodus of our people.

Nov 29, 2024 2 mins read 2,110 views
Tackling Bhutan’s growing mental health challenges

Bhutan is witnessing an alarming increase in mental health issues, with a nearly threefold increase in severe cases such as psychosis and...

Nov 29, 2024 3 mins read 797 views
Travel woes at southern borders, MPs call for government intervention

Traveling through Bhutan’s southern borders with India has become increasingly difficu...

Nov 29, 2024 2 mins read 641 views
DGPC and Adani Group to finalise agreement on Wangchhu Hydropower

Top DGPC officials say it is too early to assess the impact of the corruption charges against Adan...

Nov 29, 2024 2 mins read 851 views
NA rejects RCSC report on MaX System, calls for revisions

The National Assembly rejected the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) report on the MaX system, with only 18 out of 46...

Nov 29, 2024 2 mins read 566 views
Transforming trauma into triumph

Women navigate life after rape and teenage pregnancy

Nov 28, 2024 4 mins read 623 views
BNB launches loyalty programme to reward customers

Bhutan National Bank (BNB) launched a first-of-its-kind Loyalty Programme, designed to reward customers for their continued trust and engagemen...

Nov 28, 2024 1 mins read 616 views
For a stronger democracy and informed society

A democratic society thrives on transparency, accountability, and informed citizenry.

Nov 28, 2024 2 mins read 1,998 views
New suspension bridge to enhance access to Koma Tshachu, promoting sustainable tourism

A new 50-metre suspension bridge, designed to impr...

Nov 28, 2024 1 mins read 693 views
India approves 61 PTA projects

The Government of India (GoI) has approved 61 Project Tied Assistance (PTA) projects under Bhutan’s 13th Plan, with the first tranche of Nu 49,578.75 million already approved.

Nov 28, 2024 2 mins read 712 views
Is it media’s responsibility to promote Dzongkha?

Paro— Learning Dzongkha is largely a matter of personal interest, with mastery achievable through daily practice in speaking, reading, and w...

Nov 28, 2024 2 mins read 740 views
Four percent interest on home loans coming soon: FM

Opposition MP quizzes government on a host of key election pledges

Nov 28, 2024 2 mins read 687 views
Bhutan’s musical ambassadors: The journey of connection and pride

When Bhutanese artists step onto foreign stages, it’s more than just a performance; it’s...

Nov 27, 2024 4 mins read 849 views
Lhamoizhingkha Dungkhag advances gender and disability inclusion with transformative leadership

Supported by SNV Bhutan’s leadership training, loc...

Nov 27, 2024 4 mins read 657 views
AI-Powered TrailGuard camera traps deployed to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Nubi

In an initiative aimed at reducing human-wildlife...

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 723 views
Left on our own

Laya, the largest and highest settlement in northwest Bhutan, located at an altitude of 3,820 metres above sea level, is getting warmer.

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 1,890 views
Home minister unveils plans to strengthen disaster preparedness and response

During the question-and-answer session at the National Assembly y...

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 1,399 views
Naming and shaming of drug offenders: The ethical dilemma?

The practice of “naming and shaming” individuals involved in drug offences has become increasingly common in Bhutan, pa...

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 570 views
MPs question delays in raising rural life insurance scheme

Despite the government’s claim that work has begun to increase rural life insurance premiums from Nu 30,000 to Nu 150,0...

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 547 views
Journalists discuss press freedom, sustainability, and access to information at annual conference

Paro— More than 70 journalists from various media...

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 586 views
Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen’s Address at the closing ceremony of The PEMA Symposium on mental health

As we come together at the closing of The PEMA sym...

Nov 27, 2024 3 mins read 550 views
Her Majesty calls for collective action to combat mental health issues

Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the closing ceremony of The PEMA Symposium, the fi...

Nov 27, 2024 1 mins read 543 views
From highlands of Laya to COP29: Protecting children amid climate change

With temperatures in Laya, Gasa, dropping to 2°C during the day and between -...

Nov 26, 2024 3 mins read 347 views
Water Treatment Plant to benefit over 380 households in Lhamoizingkha

Dagana-Surja Man Rai, a 48-year-old farmer from Loongsilsa Chiwog, is among the remote...

Nov 26, 2024 2 mins read 572 views
Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme, a welcome

Agriculture is the backbone of our rural economy. Nearly 60 percent of our population depend on agriculture for livelihood, not to mention its critical rol...

Nov 26, 2024 2 mins read 1,922 views
NA votes in favour of cattle tax exemption

Through a show of hands, the majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) voted in favour of the Cattle Tax Exemption Bill 2024 in the National Assembly yesterday.

Nov 26, 2024 2 mins read 540 views
NC proposes reforms to ease rural credit access and lower interest rates

The National Council’s (NC) Economic Affairs Committee has recommended review...

Nov 26, 2024 3 mins read 587 views
Local leaders drive change for greater inclusivity

Gender-inclusive governance gains ground as women take up leaderships roles in rural communities in Chukha

Nov 25, 2024 5 mins read 468 views
Bhutan’s 20th Women and Child Protection Desk opens in Lhuentse

Survivors of violence and children in conflict with the law will now have access to protected serv...

Nov 25, 2024 3 mins read 737 views
Zhemgang turns to coffee farming

More than 85,000 coffee saplings distributed in six gewogs

Nov 25, 2024 3 mins read 760 views
Looking down from the mountains: Waste management needs serious investment

Waste, long considered an urban issue, is no longer confined to our cit...

Nov 25, 2024 2 mins read 2,103 views
Four BIOFIN solutions to bridge USD 75 million biodiversity finance gap

To address a USD 75 million funding gap for biodiversity conservation and sustai...

Nov 25, 2024 2 mins read 721 views
COP29 falls short on climate finance, leaving vulnerable nations disillusioned

Baku, Azerbaijan—Developing nations and countries most vuln...

Nov 25, 2024 3 mins read 745 views
T20: Bhutan to face Bahrain today

The men’s senior national cricket team of Bhutan faced an 85-run defeat against Saudi Arabia yesterday in the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qu...

Nov 23, 2024 1 mins read 825 views
SNV celebrates 15 years of WASH impact in rural communities

SNV Bhutan, in partnership with key stakeholders, celebrated 15 years of work in improving water, sanitation, and hy...

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 730 views
Teenage mothers in rural Bhutan: Navigating early parenthood amid socioeconomic challenges

Trashigang—A 19-year-old mother of two from Kanglu...

Nov 23, 2024 6 mins read 666 views
A shift toward inclusive community decision-making in Zhemgang

Local leaders are integrating GEDSI (Gender, Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) principles to prom...

Nov 23, 2024 4 mins read 615 views
Sakteng to build landfill amid growing waste crisis

Sakteng, Trashigang—For many years, residents of Sakteng gewog in Trashigang have struggled without a proper waste disposal facility, often...

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 596 views
changer in public service delivery?

Our beloved nation has embarked on a transformative journey led by the Golden Throne, promising to make our country more prosperous and our people happier, while also preparing us to face...

Nov 23, 2024 5 mins read 3,150 views
Dungkar Dzong: Beyond a fort – A testament to Bhutanese identity

Dungkar Dzong, gracefully perched on a landscape resembling the sacred dungkar, or conch shell,...

Nov 23, 2024 6 mins read 715 views
South Asia calls on global leaders to address plastic waste

Baku, Azerbaijan—Amid cold rain and brisk winds in Baku, where COP29 is underway, Pakistan is rallying South Asian n...

Nov 23, 2024 3 mins read 638 views
Starving public service will starve our country too

As Bhutan aspires to become a developed nation by 2034, it must confront a critical challenge threatening this ambitious goal: the continuou...

Nov 23, 2024 3 mins read 2,987 views
Private sector call is loud and clear

In the last few months, Jinda (a Bhutanese colloquial way of referring to a contractor) Dorji has sold his JCB earth mover, two trucks, and a single-cabin pick up truck. He finds the...

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 1,896 views
National Council ratifies Air Service Agreement with Kuwait

The National Council (NC) ratified the Air Services Agreement (ASA) between Bhutan and Kuwait on November 20.

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 682 views
UK-Bhutan collaboration to tackle GLOF threats

As a hotspot for ice loss, Bhutan faces escalating risks from rapidly growing glacial lakes and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).

Nov 23, 2024 3 mins read 680 views
Samtse residents want unsolicited religious pamphlets investigated

Samtse—Residents of Yangphelthang in Norbugang gewog, Samtse, have voiced concerns over the dis...

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 661 views
Govt. revives plan to establish Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme

The insurance scheme will cost the government Nu 927.83 million over the next four years

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 682 views
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Rangelands stable but not improving, study finds

Feb 28, 2026 3 mins read 2,073 views
Rising prices squeeze households despite moderate inflation

For many families, the numbers behind inflation tell only part of the story. What matters more is what they pay at the m...

Feb 25, 2026 2 mins read 2,088 views
National debt to rise by 26%, reaching Nu 380 billion in June

The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.

Feb 25, 2026 2 mins read 2,332 views
Economy uncoils for strongest growth in years

The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...

Feb 18, 2026 4 mins read 2,300 views
Tax system sees major changes and initiatives

The Wood Female Snake Year brought major tax reforms in the country with the passage of the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 202...

Feb 18, 2026 2 mins read 2,325 views
Government, telecos at odds over 50% data price cut

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Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...

Jan 31, 2026 3 mins read 5,159 views
ESP Steering Committee to review Nu 575 million in unspent, recovered funds

The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 4,623 views
New FDI regime offers wider access to foreign investors in agriculture

The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...

Jan 03, 2026 3 mins read 5,490 views
A night for silver screen in Punakha

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.

Mar 02, 2026 2 mins read 464 views
Your Body, Your First Responsibility

Mar 02, 2026 1 mins read 665 views
At 71, Bhutan’s pioneer filmmaker continues to shine

Mar 02, 2026 2 mins read 1,008 views
Damcha– A Promise Beyond the Blackboard

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Feb 21, 2026 2 mins read 2,088 views
Between Homes: Voices of Bhutanese living between home and elsewhere

I used to run a small grocery shop in Bhutan during the pandemic. It wasn’t anything grand, just a humble little place t...

Feb 21, 2026 1 mins read 1,944 views
Bracing for impacts of distant wars

Mar 04, 2026 2 mins read 773 views
Beyond the statistics

Feb 28, 2026 2 mins read 899 views
An auspicious beginning

Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic. As the nation celebrated the 46th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty th...

Feb 25, 2026 3 mins read 953 views
Are we prepared for a major earthquake?

The recent assessment by experts from the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal serves as a stark reminder that Bhutan's capital sits on shaky grounds. Their warning that earthquakes do not kill people, unsafe buildings do, sh...

Feb 21, 2026 2 mins read 1,693 views
A year of reckoning

As we enter the Fire Male Horse Year, our nation stands at a defining crossroads. The year 2025 delivered strong macroeconomic signals and renewed optimism on paper.

Feb 18, 2026 3 mins read 1,407 views
Projecting growth

Feb 14, 2026 2 mins read 1,667 views
Builders or buyers?

The latest trade figures reveal a story written not just in ledgers, but in our daily choices.

Feb 11, 2026 2 mins read 2,340 views
The burden of cancer

Feb 07, 2026 2 mins read 2,554 views
Inconvenience caused is highly not appreciated

The capital city is, once again, under excavation. From Motithang to Babesa, roads and drains are being dug out severing...

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 3,164 views
The tourism paradox

Jan 28, 2026 2 mins read 3,447 views
BCCI submits 35 business ideas to govt. for private sector engagement

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...

Dec 20, 2025 2 mins read 5,991 views
Bhutan attracts major impact finance commitments at SDG forum

During the two-day Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum held last week in Thimphu, international and high-level participants...

Dec 20, 2025 3 mins read 4,507 views
Businesses propose action oriented public-private forum to address private sector woes

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed the government to re-establish the high-level Private Se...

Dec 20, 2025 2 mins read 4,818 views
Amochu quarriers call for flood walls after millions in losses

Phuentsholing—Businesses involved in extracting and exporting boulders, gravel, and sand along the Amochu river are call...

Oct 16, 2025 2 mins read 6,814 views
Dining in the Sun: Inside Solé

Feb 21, 2026 1 mins read 1,951 views
The spiritual and theatrical world of Charmi Chheda

Charmi Chheda’s relationship with the stage began long before she understood what theatre could mean. At eight years old...

Feb 21, 2026 2 mins read 1,208 views
Driving a new generation of golfers: The 19th Hole

Feb 16, 2026 2 mins read 1,468 views
Giku-Na: A corner for a community

Feb 16, 2026 1 mins read 1,553 views
Koo Me Zha: A film review

Feb 16, 2026 1 mins read 1,672 views
A relief for the hotel industry

Jan 24, 2026 2 mins read 3,446 views
High-value tourism, low-value jobs?

Jan 21, 2026 2 mins read 3,736 views
Tying the loose ends of GST reform

Jan 17, 2026 2 mins read 3,997 views
GST transition pains need urgent fixes

Jan 14, 2026 2 mins read 3,861 views
Making GST work past early hiccups

The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a major fiscal reform in recent years. These new reforms are par...

Jan 10, 2026 2 mins read 4,037 views

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