Health ministry to revise kidney transplant guidelines and financial aid

Health Minister Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk, at the 11th meet-the-press session, a...

New CSI market in Samdrupjongkhar opens doors for local producers

Samdrupjongkhar—Access to the market has long been a major hurdle for farmers in Samdrupjongkhar,...

India-Bhutan ties in 2024 and beyond

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...

Keep it simple

As of now, the business environment in the country is anything but favourable. Too many rules and regulations have created bottlenecks of all sorts.

Cracking down on substandard construction

MoIT to launch mobile monitoring unit to inspect construction sites

STCBL to supply fuel to Project DANTAK

Project DANTAK of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Trading Corporation of Bhutan Limited (STCBL) to ensure a consi...

Two men sentenced to five years for cannabis trafficking

Punakha—The Punakha Dzongkhag Court sentenced two men to five years in prison each for their involvement in separate cases of...

Teacher attrition hits record high

Some 1,193 teachers left the system in 2024

Gelephu International Airport deposit extended until March 2025

Bhutanese diaspora feel that it is timely since most were not able to invest

Discrepancies and financial delays stall restoration of Zangdopelri

Samdrupjongkhar—The temple walls have deep cracks, shattered windows stand open, and the ico...

Driving Bhutan’s digital future: From local to global

Bhutan’s aspirations for digital transformation took centre stage during a panel discussion on the theme, “Driving Bhutan’s Digi...

Investing in families

Bhutan is at a demographic crossroads. The country’s fertility rate, which was at a robust 6.6 births per woman in 1971, has fallen to a critical low of 1.866, far below the replacement level of 2.1. This alarming decline signals...

Pemagatshel tops in financial irregularities among dzongkhags

The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) exposed major financial mismanagement, corruption, and irregularities in Pemag...

Health ministry assures quality care despite departure of experienced staff

Addressing growing concerns over the departure of experienced medica...

Government and BCCI tackle regulatory hurdles

Some 235 business -related policies reviewed for reform

Je Khenpo highlights profound spiritual lineage of Drukpa tradition

Yab Dhondup Gyaltshen and Yum Sonam Chuki attend the inaugural session of the 10th Annual Dr...

RCSC executive forum charts path toward transforming the civil service

The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) recently hosted an Executive Forum (ExFo)...

BCCI seeks stronger government-private sector partnership to meet 13th Plan goals

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI)...

Chiwog schools to be established based on need and sustainability

The government’s plan to establish chiwog schools, a key election promise, will depend on sustaina...

ADC to foster global compassion, harmony and spiritual growth

Zhung Dratshang sends special representative of His Holiness the Je Khenpo

Businessman sentenced to nearly 15 Years for killing Namgay Dolkar

Thimphu District Court’s Criminal Bench yesterday sentenced 39-year-old businessman, Sonam Norb...

Indian national caught smuggling 4.6kg of heroin at Paro Airport

Authorities at Paro International Airport intercepted an Indian national on December 22, seizing 4...

Bhutan’s visionary future: The Gelephu Mindfulness City Project as a beacon for a troubled world

Nestled amidst the ethereal landscapes of the Hima...

A Royal Honour: History of the non-Bhutanese red scarf recipients

In Bhutan, the Red Scarf, known as ‘Bura Maap’, is a prestigious symbol of rank and honour. Bestow...

Prime Minister urges young couples to have larger families

Govt looking for funds for third child cash scheme

BDBL approves Nu 398 million under ESP Window I

After taking over the Concessional Credit Line of Economic Stimulus Plan, BDBL has disbursed over Nu 198 million

ADGM from Abu Dhabi to GMC-A gateway for foreign investment

The adoption of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) legal framework for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) marks a pivota...

The cost of living in the capital city

Living in the capital city is going to be more expensive with the Thimphu Thromde revising amenity fees. The latest is the garbage and streetlight fees that could amount to severa...

NCGS projects grapple with mounting non -performing loans

The National Credit Guarantee Scheme (NCGS), initiated by the previous government as a pandemic-era economic stimulus init...

Thimphu’s increased amenities fee spark outrage

Thimphu Thromde’s significant hike in amenities fees, covering services like garbage collection and street lighting, has not gone down well with b...

GMC airport to handle over a million passengers every year

The airport project involves a collaboration between Magnolia Quality Development Corporation, Changi Airport Internati...

Four gewogs reach Druk Wangyal quarterfinals

Mongar gewog has emerged as the first team from Pool A to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2024 Druk Wangyal National Archery Tournament at the...

No more monkey business

Decades-long monkey menace in Trongsa is finally resolved

Schools tackle big challenges with small innovations

Fourteen schools across the country showcased their groundbreaking ideas at a National Innovation Challenge held in March this year in Th...

Central Schools 2.0: What is at stake?

The government has allocated Nu 14 billion for the central school programme in the 13th Plan, which also includes new infrastructures for 63 central schools. A flagship pledge of...

Poor planning and execution slows capital budget utilisation

Despite the increased budget, the government has struggled to make substantial progress in utilising its capital...

Mandarin exports earn USD 2.38 million to date

Gelephu is leading the exports with 107,943 boxes, worth USD 1.357million

Declining schools and enrolment affect chiwog school pledge

GMC unveils landmark law to drive global innovation

Punakha—In a historic step to position Bhutan as a global leader in mindfulness, sustainability, and innovation, the Gelephu Mindfulness Cit...

Myanmar clinches Women’s T20I Series against Bhutan

Bhutan’s national women’s cricket team is still chasing its first win in the inaugural Bhutan-Myanmar Women’s T20I Bilateral Series 20...

Police and health officials lead awareness programme for Chubu residents

Punakha—Residents of Chubu gewog in Punakha were urged to stay alert against...

Tshongdue LAP set to transform Paro’s urban landscape

The Tshongdue Local Area Plan (LAP) in Paro, which is set to start from January next year, will transform Paro into a sustainabl...

Bhutanese commuters forced to pay double toll fee along Assam Highway

While the standard toll fee is INR 105 for medium-sized vehicle at one toll gate, Bhu...

The cost of false promises?

Over 300 Bhutanese, including students, have risked their lives and dignity by attempting to cross the 8,891-kilometre-long Canada-US border into the United States.

Drastic decline in enrolment in Zhemgang schools, merger on the cards

Nine primary schools in Zhemgang will have six to 18 students in the upcoming academic...

Phase II of small hydropower projects to add 195 MW to national grid

The second phase of four small hydropower projects, totaling 195 MW in capacity, is set t...

Reviving central schools: A boost or a blow to education quality?

The government’s plan to revive the central school system in the 13th Plan has sparked concerns ov...

Workshop empowers entrepreneurs to create market-ready quinoa products

A three-day workshop is underway in Paro to enhance the technical skills of food-ba...

policy for senior citizens

The National Policy for the Senior Citizens of Bhutan (NPSCB) 2023, currently in its final stage, outlines a detailed roadmap to enhance the well-being of the country’s aging population through a coordinated, multi-...

Are we living up to expectations?

Are we living up to expectations? “The RAA exposed pervasive flaws in the construction sector… the RAA revealed significant financial irregularities, the RAA finds persistent quality issues…”