Gyalsung—Bhutan’s National Service Programme launched

Gyalsung—Bhutan’s National Service, was launched simultaneously at the four Gyalsung Academies in Khotokha in Wangdue,  Pe...

Historic launch of Gyalsung in Jamtsholing sparks hope and excitement

Samtse—Located about 40 kilometres from Samtse town toward Tashicholing, Jamtsholin...

New dawn for Bhutanese youth

Gyalpoizhing—In a historic moment towards shaping the future of Bhutanese youth, His Royal Highness Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck graced the inaugural ceremony of Gyalsung programme at Gyalpoizhing Academy y...

Japanese company to transform Chanachen village into organic farming model

Chanachen village in Geling Gewog, Chukha is on the threshold of a majo...

Building our nation, one brick at a time

Anywhere in the world, national service has always been one of the most powerful instruments for nation building.  In Bhutan, Gyalsung Academy represents the image and soul...

Restoring the sense of belonging and purpose

Sense of belonging, as I have mentioned in a past article, What it means to be Bhutanese?- is our authentic connection to our common heritage, our collective...

Bhutan loses 1-0 to Bangladesh despite good possession

Despite maintaining significant ball possession, Bhutan’s senior national men’s football team lost 1-0 to Bangladesh in their first...

His Majesty the King visits Pemathang Gyalsung Academy

His Majesty the King visited Pemathang Gyalsung Academy in Samdrupjongkhar on September 2 for an inspection of the site in preparat...

Turning eastern Bhutan into a model eco-tourism destination

Despite their stunning beauty, rich cultural heritage, and abundant trekking opportunities, the eastern dzongkhags a...

City bus service to roll out advanced bus tracking system in two months

In two months, city bus users in Thimphu will be able to track real-time locatio...

National Biodiversity Centre gets Nu 101 million budget to develop ecosystem services

With Nu 101 million allocated in the 13th Plan, th...

For reliable public transport system

Finally, Thimphu’s public transport seems to be on the brink of a transformative change that promises to revolutionise the way we navigate our city.

Crafting a future with skills

Punakha—August 28. As the clock strikes 10:40 a.m, the workshop at Khuruthang Middle Secondary School (KMSS) comes alive.

Govt injects Nu 200 million to revitalise the struggling film industry

In a bid to revive the country’s beleaguered film industry, the government has allo...

59th Police Raising Day

The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) celebrated the 59th Police Raising Day nationwide on September 1,

Online gambling under DLO scrutiny

The Department of Law and Order (DLO) has uncovered 65 online gambling groups with nearly 17,000 participants in the past eight months. The department is now intensifying efforts to combat...

Not a single goongtong in Gasa

Gasa—Although some of the gewogs in Gasa are remote and isolated, located in rugged mountain terrains with harsh weather conditions, there is not a single goongtong (empty household) in the entire dzongk...

Turning the tide around

The 13th Plan is ambitious, with a total budget outlay of Nu 512 billion, that is excluding another Nu 527 billion that will be spent on building new hydropower projects to achieve the installed capacity of 5,000 MW by the e...

Stop unauthorised solicitation of donations

It is disturbing to witness growing exploitation of the social media for unauthorised solicitation of donations. On August 21, 2024, the home ministry issued a noti...

Four Bhutanese women to compete in the Snowman Race 2024

Four Bhutanese women marathoners are among the 18 contestants from around the world who will compete in the Snowman Race 2024...

The 66th batch of the Senior Citizens De-suung Training Programme

Bhutanese students return to Bangladesh as situation improves

With the political situation in Bangladesh improving after a month of unrest, Bhutanese students are beginning...

Extended Ancient Takin Trail in Motithang

The Prime Minister took part in the inauguration of the extended Ancient Takin Trail in Motithang, Thimphu, earlier today,

Dr Karma Phuntsho wins the Noble Prize of Asia

He is the first Bhutanese to win the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award

Doksum residents upset over delayed completion of sewage networks

Trashiyangtse—Residents of the new Doksum town in Trashiyangtse are frustrated over the protracted...

Home ministry begins cracking down on unauthorised social media donations

The Ministry of Home Affairs recently reported nine cases of unauthoris...

Prioritising our disaster preparedness

In a world increasingly marked by the unpredictability of nature, disaster preparedness is an absolute necessity. The recent spate of extreme weather events—ranging from flash flo...

In the Asia-Pacific region, countries are turning increasingly toward their neighbours for ideas on sustainable development

South-South Cooperation (SSC) has increasingly bee...

A unique space for convergence of Bhutanese and global cinema

Scheduled for September 19-23, 2024, the Kingdom of Bhutan International Film Festival (KBIFF) promises to...

European Union delegation in Bhutan to reinforce diplomatic relations

The largest-ever delegation from 18 European Union (EU) Member States, comprising 14 a...

‘Tourism Bhutan’ app launched to enhance visitor experience

In celebration of World Tourism Day, the Department of Tourism (DoT) launched the ‘Tourism Bhutan’ mobil...

Jaigaon police rescue kidnapped Bhutanese businessman

Teacher attrition continues despite interventions

Despite tightening visa regulations in countries like Australia and recent pay increases in Bhutan, the number of teachers leaving the profession in 2024 has not declined significantly.