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༉ འབྲུག་པའི་ན་གཞོན་མང་ཤོས་ཅིག་ལུ་ ཤེས་ཡོན་དང་ ལཱ་གི་གླ་ཆ་ ལེགས་ཤོམ་ཐོབ་པའི་ གནས་ཚད་ནང་ཡོད་དེ་འབད་རུང་ ལཱ་སྤུས་ཚད་ཉུང་སུ་ཅིག་དང་ མི་སྡེའི་ཉེན་སྐྱོབ་དེ་ཅིག་ར་མེད་མི་ གླ་ཆ་དམའ་སུ་འབད་མི་གིས་ གདོང་ལེན་འབྱུང་དོ་ཡོདཔ་ཨིན་པས།
If the past week was one of festivals and celebrations, Bhutan's farmers received a precious gift with the launch of the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme on November 11. The launch coincided with the 70th Birth Anniversary of His...
Phuentshopelri, Samtse—Two rural communities in Phuentshopelri Gewog, Nyoenpalin...
Many young Bhutanese face low-quality jobs, limited social protections, and poor wages, despite having higher levels of education and aspirations for better-paid...
The World Food Programme (WFP) will invest USD 14.6 million in Bhutan between 2024 to 2028 to address malnutrition, gender barriers, and the challenges of building sustainable food systems.
As Kinley Choki puts on a switch on her prototype, the tiny metal at the ends of two wires instantly turns red hot. She dips it into a small cup of cold...
Tingtibi, Zhemgang—It was around 3pm on November 13, the opening day of the Bhutan Bird Festival.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Bhutan for the 70th birthday of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, provided an opportu...
Choose your environment Your environment is the invisible hand that constantly shapes the way you think, feel, and act. Your family, friends, school, city, country, social media accounts, television and news channels, habits, and heroes are all shaping you into replicas of the admired, the powerful, and the majority around you.
The Semchen Tsethar Tshogpa (Animal Life Saving Association) recently rescued an additional 53 yaks in Chamgang, Dagala, Thimphu.These yaks were part of a larger...
To enhance workplace safety standards across the c...
As the nation marked the 70th birth anniversary of Drugyel Zhipa this week, His Majest...
The sacred ceremony happening at Tshaligoenba in Thimphu this week carries a weight far older than the moment itself. When more than 260 nuns from 14 countries are receiving full ordination, they are not simply entering a new chapter of monastic life, they are stepping into a lineage that began with women like Gelongma Pema, one of the earliest fully-ordained female disciples in Buddhist history.
Growing demand from the Bhutanese community in Australia is creating new international export opportunities for Bhutanese entrepreneurs. Popula...
Tsirang—As the water crisis looms amid many sources drying up, the ongoing Nu 343.64 million water projects in Tsirang bring much-needed relief to the people, wi...
Tingtibi, Zhemgang—Most days, trucks grumble past while shopkeepers lean in their doorways, and locals rarely stroll through Tingtibi town. But on November 13, as first light spilled...
Punakha—Many residents of Punakha were unaware of the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) loan facility until recently, with only a handful benefiting from its first phase. As the initial application window closes, calls for its continuation are growing, reflecting rising demand for accessible credit in rural communities.
The country’s digital entertainment landscape is entering a new chapter as three licensed Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms Samuh, Shangreela, and Songyala unite under a singl...
Thimphu, November 8 — It was a day filled with warmth, c...
To commemorate the 70th Birth Anniversary of His M...
Their Majesties The King and Gyaltsuen, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and the Royal Family graced the inauguration of the Kalachakra at Changlimithang yesterday, together with His Excellency Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, who was in Bhutan on the occasion of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s 70th birth anniversary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day visit to Bhutan yesterday by offering...
The government launched the National Crop and Livestock...
The words shared by His Majesty the King on the 70th birth anniversary of Drukgyal Zhipa were more than a son’s remembrance. They were a national awakening. The advice of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, given to his son and...
On the second day of the Global Gross National Happiness (GNH) Forum at Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa, Paro, on November 9, Sangay Bidha, a student from Norbuling Rigter College, called on youth to find a healthy balance between technology, social media, and personal well-being.
A gender pay gap is one of the key factors driving Bhutanese women to migrate to Australia, according to th...
His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over the opening of the three-day Kalachakra (Wheel of Time) Empowerment yesterday and launched th...
Punakha—For 37-year-old taxi driver Kinga Norbu, switching to an electric car (EV) was meant to be a smart...
Truly visionary and conscientious leadership is one of the rarest qualities in the world. So, how may we assess and recognize such leaderships when they do occur? The Fourth King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck (reign: 1972-2006), is widely regarded as one of the most visionary leaders of our times.
The Wangduechholing Palace in Bumthang stands as a monument to Bhutan’s past and a promise to its future. Its whitewashed walls...
The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan yesterday is a testament to the enduring and profound friendship between the two nations, one that transcends politics and reflects the truest form of mutual respect, trust, and...
Bhutan celebrated the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo yesterday, which coincided this year with the...
Tens and thousands of Bhutanese people marked the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King with a grand celebration at Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu yesterday.
India will provide Bhutan with a INR 40 billion li...
The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) yesterday formally took charge of the Bhutan Integrated Tax System (BITS) from Data Torque Limited, a New Zealand–based...
Semchen Tsethar Tshogpa (Animal Life Saving Association) yesterday rescued 31 yaks in Chamgang, Thimphu to commemorate His Majesty...
Thimphu was transformed into a centre of profound spiritual energy as Bhutan hosted the seven-day Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) at Changlimithang from November 4 to 10, drawing 150 eminent lamas, scholars, and practitioners from every school of Buddhism to unite in prayers for global peace, healing, and happiness.
Gelephu—To celebrate and honour the 70th birthday of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, 70 needy people with low vision f...
The Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Bangkok marked the...
The story of His Majesty the Fourth King is an extraordinary one in our history. At 16, His Majesty became King, following the untimely passing of his father, the Third Druk...
The winter of 2003 would forever be etched in Bhutan’s history as the time when a King walked into the jungles of the south, especially in Samdrupjongkhar, not as a ruler commanding from afar, but as a warrior leading from the front. The air was cold, heavy with mist, and beneath the thick canopy of trees lay the sound of tension. A nation’s patience was stretched to its limit.
When democracy swept through nations as a force of revolution, Bhutan’s own democratic journey unfolded like a quiet and dignifi...
Throughout history, the world has seen countless leaders, yet only a few have embodied...
Among the many extraordinary acts of greatness that define the reign of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, what moves the heart mo...
As Bhutan reflects on its journey as the world’s last Vajrayana kingdom, it becomes ever more evident that the reign of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, marks one of the most sacred and transformative eras in our history.
Few nations have so deeply intertwined their national identity with environmental consciousness as Bhutan. At the...
It was a sunny afternoon in early January 2008, and moments earlier, the future had seemed set. I had finished a productive Skype meeting confirming our plans for the year ahead with my colleagu...
He presided over the largest classroom in the world - 38,394 square kilometres in size. His pupils numbered in excess o...
It began with a kasho in 1985. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo expressed his concern thus: ‘Our people copy the culture of other countries despite the existence of our distinct culture and etiquette, which is better than any other country’s.’
In July 1998, Bhutan witnessed one of the most emotionally charged sessions in the history of its National Assembly. For eight long days, the hall in Thimphu reverberated with tears, prayers, and impassioned pleas.
Bhutan is confronting a mounting demographic crisis that economists warn could undermine the country’s ambitious 10X National Economic Vision, as declining fertility, rising youth outmigration, and a rapidly ageing population begin to reshape the foundations of long-term economic growth.
Bhutan is set to formally adopt the framework agreement establishing the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) on May 18...
The Bhutan Cancer Society (BCS) continues to strengthen its role in cancer prevention, treatment, and patient support, g...
Trashigang—The three-day Great Yeti Quest festival drew around 8,000 visitors to Sakteng this month, delivering an unpre...
The government has dropped the proposed airport project at Pongchola in Mongar after technical reassessments concluded t...
The government has proposed a budget of Nu 153.3 billion for the fiscal year 2026–27, representing 30 percent of the 13t...
Amid growing concerns over misinformation, declining public trust and recent drop in international press freedom ranking...
Punakha—The Royal Bhutan Police has deployed 28 police personnel, including two officers, to Lunana amid mounting securi...
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 desire for happiness is universal, and beauty, prestige, and wealth have always been seen as pathways to achieve it. In that sense, this is nothing new.
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...
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.
Bhutan’s economy has changed dramatically since the Bankruptcy Act of 1999 was enacted. Back then, the private sector was small, cross-border trade was limited, and the financial system was far less complex.
The conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted the global economy and fueled uncertainties, has led investors to question whether oil-rich nations remain a safe haven. As the confl...
The digital age has transformed Bhutanese society in ways unimaginable in just a decade or two. Social media and online platforms have opened enormous opportunities for communication,...
༉ ཕུན་ཚོགས་གླིང་གི་ ལུང་ཕྱོགས་ནང་ སྡོད་ཁྱིམ་ལངམ་སྦེ་མེད་པའི་ དཀའ་ངལ་ལུ་བརྟེན་ འབྲུག་པའི་མི་ཁུངས་མང་ཤོས་ཅིག་ ས་མཚམས་ཕྱི་ཁ...
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 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...
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...
The deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-ne...
The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely interv...
The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society membe...
Funded by a one million euros investment from the European Union (EU), the project is being spearheaded by Bhutan’s Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) in close partnership with UNICEF Bhutan.
Read MoreJust five months into the new 5 percent GST regime, food inflation has soared to 6.83 percent, leaving consumers asking: where are the promised savings? While lawmakers push to exempt 22 new essential items like cooking oil and rice to protect the poor , tax officials warn that adding more exemptions will only invite massive tax evasion. Who is really winning here? The consumers or the businesses?
Read MoreBhutan’s economy has changed dramatically since the Bankruptcy Act of 1999 was enacted. Back then, the private sector was small, cross-border trade was limited, and the financial system was far less complex.
Read MoreAs tourist occupancy drops to just 17 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels, Members of Parliament are calling for immediate visa reforms and a single tourism authority. Is the current tourism policy leaving regional sectors behind?
Read MoreDid you know that only 11.8 percent of Bhutan’s population is covered by a national pension scheme? With over Nu 73 billion in assets operating without a dedicated Act, concerns are growing that current pension calculations could leave civil servants vulnerable in old age. Is your retirement truly secure?
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