Following the approval of only a few loan applicants under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay...
Gelephu—The promising economic prospects linked to the planned Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) have ignited a rush to purch...
His Majesty the King arrived in Sydney, Australia, on the morning of October 10, aboard a special Drukair flight, accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel...
An eight-member parliamentary delegation from Bhut...
Experts are advocating for a transformative approach to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), emphasising that the p...
GovTech is currently engaged in a third satellite project aimed at deve...
…overall unemployment rate has reached 3.1 percent
In response to the surge in tobacco imports and growing consumption, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has outlined its strategy to balance economic and public health concerns, particularly in...
Bhutan’s imports are projected to reach Nu 97.7 billion this year, with more than 85 percent coming from India—this is from the finance ministry’s June update.
His Majesty the King has granted amnesty to 313 more southern Bhutanese who were in detention for their involvement in anti-national activities.
His Majesty the King returned to Bhutan on Thursday after a four-day working visit to India. In New Delhi, His Majesty the King met with President R. Venkataraman and Prime Minister P....
Sarpang—Barely a month after completing the Rural Water Supply Scheme (RWSS) in Lhayul village, Chhudzom, Sarpang, the project is struggling to supply water to the community...
Kuensel's reporter Lhakpa Quendren talks to CEO of ORO Bank, Mike Kayamori, on how the bank leads the way in sustainable,...
Around 6.42 tonnes of fertile topsoil per hectare are lost annually to soil erosion in the country
The National Pension and Provident Fund (NPPF) plans to bolster retirement security for the elderly population throu...
The historic Lingzhi Yugyal Dzong—one of the key fortresses along Bhutan’s northern frontier—which was severely damaged by the 2011 earthquake has been restored to its...
At the Bhutan Innovation Forum yesterday, economist and House of Lords member in the United Kingd...
Mountain Hazelnuts (MH) is proud to announce the l...
Bhutan has a unique opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition due to its abundant hydroelectric potenti...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) are key focu...
Paro—While Bhutan is celebrated for its commitment to environmental conservation, the country is y...
Paro—Bhutan is gearing up for an ambitious energy transformation over the next 15 years, aiming to add 15,000 megawatts (MW) of hydrop...
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has charged a Member of Parliament (MP) from the opposition party wit...
International experts in medicine, technology, and public health convened to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in Bhutan’s healthcare system at the Bhutan I...
From humble beginnings to international acclaim, three entr...
Paro-To cultivate a more connected, efficient, and prosperous Bhutanese society, accelerating digital transformation is viewed as a crucial pathway forward...
Paro—The global banking system is on the cusp of transformation, with decentralised finance (DeFi) poised to play a pivotal role. DeFi offers entrepreneurs th...
Artistic inspiration plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and entrepreneurship, and it could be the key to success for Bhutanese entrepreneurs.
Paro-As the Bhutan Innovation Forum (BTI) entered its second day, a key discussion focused on how Bhutan can standardise and improve educational institutions to support future growth and achieve the goals of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).
The Parliament passed the Livestock Bill of Bhutan 2025 yesterday after the National Assembly adopted the amendments proposed by the National Council during its re-deliberation session.
The inaugural Bhutan International Travel Mart (BITM) 2026 has attracted more than 200 international buyers from 15 coun...
More than 200 children and adolescents, including nuns, monks, and children with disabilities, celebrated the Internatio...
The dhamngoi zomdu (candidate selection meetings) for Thrompon candidates will begin for the fourth local government elections of Thimphu and Phuentsholing Thromde Tshogdes, scheduled for July 15, according to the Election Commission of Bhu...
Bhutan has taken a step closer to joining international forest carbon markets with the launch of an independent assessme...
More than two years after promising to review the closure of drayangs, the government has ruled out the possibility of reviving the entertainment venues, signalling a definitive end to an industry that once formed a significa...
It has been less than a month since Rinchen Yangzom moved into the Bjarpa community house beside Ngangla Lhakhang in Ngangla Trong. For the next three years, this is her home. She cannot leave it for a single day.
After receiving training from Women’s Self-Support Group on Waste Management in 2023 on crafting new products from plastic waste, Jamyang Choden, 44, from Lhuentse, decided to give it a try.
An educated youth has shattered traditional age boundaries to get elected as Tshogpa, completely rewriting what leadersh...
Banks in the country maintain high lending rates and low returns on deposits, which continue to strain businesses, parti...
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 deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-needed respite that eases global anxieties over spiraling economic and geopolitical crises....
The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...
The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...
The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...
During the two-day Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum held last week in Thimphu, international and high-level participants...
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 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...
As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must b...
The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adju...
A total of 2,937 graduates from 11 colleges under the Royal University of Bhutan received their degrees at the convocation.
Read MoreHis Majesty the King graced the closing ceremony of the fifth session of the Fourth Parliament at Gyelyong Tshokhang in Thimphu today.
Read MoreFive students from Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School have been suspended after videos of student fights circulated widely on social media, triggering investigations by police and education authorities.
Read MoreThe country’s economy is on a growth trajectory, buoyed by rising revenues, strong remittance inflows and improved public finances. Yet the country faces two major threats that could undermine long-term growth: outmigration of young Bhutanese and vulnerability to global fuel price shocks.
Read MoreGelephu—With prayers offered at the beginning, middle, and end of a future sacred corridor stretching along the Mao River, the Zhung Dratshang yesterday performed the groundbreaking ceremony (Salang Tendrel) for the 108 Jangchub Chorten project.
Read MoreThe country’s waste prevention and management system remains fragmented, weakly coordinated, and heavily dependent on collection and disposal rather than reduction, recycling, and recovery, according to a performance audit report released by the Royal Audit Authority (RAA).
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