Astrology college marks 25 years of promoting astrology 

In 1996, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and His Holiness the 60th Je Khenpo formally established the country’s first school of astrology in Dechen Phodrang, Thimphu. Last week, the college marked the 25th anniversary of its establishment with a grand celebration.

Phuentsholing Township Development moving at snail’s pace

Lack of skilled workers has delayed the construction  of infrastructure in the...

Bhutan to go to polls for LG elections on December 22

In five days, dhamngoi zomdus (selection of candidates) will begin for the third...

Gelephu airport to become second international airport 

Work is underway to upgrade Gelephu domestic airport into an international...

Making the most of the Covid-19 pandemic interventions

The Covid-19 pandemic has not differentiated by social class, gender or...

Bhutan to integrate smooth transition strategy in next Plan for LDC graduation

The least developed countries LDC) graduation task force has recommended that...

Action plan needed to beef up economy: PSDC

The Private Sector Development Committee (PSDC) recommended forming a high-level committee...

His Majesty to grant kidu to affected farmers in Paro

Upon His Majesty The King’s command, Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering...

MoE reviewing policy to enhance tertiary education

To bring changes in line with the 21st Century higher education...

Incessant rain damages paddy crops across the country

Heavy rain since October 17 has damaged harvested paddies and ripe...

Alone and depressed in the busy urban centres

Rural to urban migration is not only emptying villages, but is...

GNHC revisiting planning system 

While the drafting of the 13th Plan will begin in January...

His Majesty grants Dasain Tika to Hindu community of Gelephu

His Majesty granted Dasain Tika to representatives of the Hindu community...

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