As autumn turns the alpine meadows of Soe, Lingzhi, and Jangothang turns into soft shades of gold and dusts the mountains with snow, communities in these northern highlands are preparing for the 11th Jomolhari Mountain Festival.
Hydropower projects shut down by the heavy rainfall and flash floods of October 4 and 5 have resumed operations and are now being closely monitored,...
Bhutan is celebrated for its pristine environment—its crystal rivers, clear mountain air, and abundant springs. Yet, a recent national study has revealed an unsettling contradiction: while wa...
Mental health issues among children and adolescents in the country often start in early childhood and are closely tied to family an...
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is assisting users in diverse ways, from automating tasks and analysing vast amounts of data to improving decision-making in fields like healthcare, finance, and education, among others.
Dagana—Dagapela town in Dagana is steadily transforming, as the emerging township witnesses a wave of new private constructions marking a major mileston...
Samtse—Denchukha will soon be connected through the Phuentsholing–Damjee road as an alternative route, after recent floods washed away...
Tsirang—For 30-year-old Kinley Wangdi, the run-down basketball court in Damphu was a place of dreams. That dream has now come true with the opening of a new, modern sport...
His Majesty the King announced the launch of Pelsung, meaning Guardians of Prosperity, a new national initiative to engage Bhutanese youth in developing creative and practical solutions for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) in Gelephu yesterday.
The Third PEMA Symposium opened on Monday in Thimphu, marking three days of dialogue,...
The Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law (JSW Law), in collaboration with Anand and Anand, a leading intellectual property law firm from India, hosted a day-long international conference on “Mindful Arti...
Lhuentse—At Menchugang in Tsenkhar Gewog, Lhuentse...
Tsirang—Poultry farms in the country’s primary egg-producing dzongkhags like Tsirang, Sarpang, and Dagana are under strain, as a handful of domestic manufactures cannot keep up with demand for egg trays.
Twenty-four bodybuilders, including seven women, will compete in the 14th National Bod...
Pemagatshel—Even after commercial plots were allocated eight years ago, the development of Pemagatshel’s new township i...
The lone Bhutanese film submitted for nomination did not meet the selection standards
As of yesterday, 985 individuals from various sectors ha...
Dr Dechen Wangmo, a graduate of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in Colombo, Sri Lanka, made history at the university’s 2024 Genera...
From overwhelming workloads during peak times to delays in essential allowances, health w...
Gelephu—A year ago, Kabita Gurung, 43, faced the difficult decision to close her thriving chilli farm in Samtenling, Sarpang, due to labour shortage
The latest Labour Force Survey Quarterly Report has revealed that many individuals without any formal education thrive in the job market while those with higher degrees face major...
Phajo Nidup, 38, has been implicated in 17 criminal cases involving alleged fraudulent loans.
Over 5,000 Bhutanese gathered at HBF Stadium in Perth, Australia, for the second Royal audience with His Majesty the King and...
The government’s Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), particularly low-interest loans disbursed through the financial institut...
Pemagatshel—It is 8am. A mild morning in Khangma, Pemagatshel.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the alarming rise in tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure in the...
A total of 25,795 traffic violations, with 3,459 cases attributed to driving under the influence o...
Despite the overall employment rate of nearly 97 percent, there are significant disparities in the labour mark...
More than 1,000 Bhutanese, including those in Australia, are involved in Global E-commerce
The High Court has upheld the Thimphu Dzongkhag Court’s judgment that the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) unlawfully terminated the employment of Tashi Phuntsho on June 9, 2026.
The two principal border towns, Phuentsholing and Samtse, are facing a range of regulatory barriers that are hindering b...
Bhutan has witnessed a sharp rise in Australian student visa refusals over the past six months, with education consultan...
A Special Audit Report by the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has identified significant procurement, planning, and governan...
Phuentsholing—Erratic climatic conditions combined with changing geological patterns have turned the developing Amochu township area into a recurring flood-prone zone in recent years, with the latest disruption occurring e...
A widening shortage of mid-career civil servants is creating what officials describe as a “missing middle” across govern...
Shareholders of Sherza Ventures Ltd. have been unable to trade their shares for seven months because the company remains suspended from the Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan (RSEB).
Despite substantial investment in water infrastructure, the quality of drinking water in the country has shown no improv...
The Central Monastic Body is set to host the month-long bestowal of the sacred Kathrid (Pith Instructions) and Kyilchog...
Three Bhutanese nationals were deported from Kuwait after being arrested on charges ranging from drug possession to morality violations and alcohol consumption.
Some historic events are planned, others unfold as if by destiny, arriving at the opportune time for a profound reason....
The civil service is the backbone of our nation’s development. From remote gewogs to the capital, civil servants have pl...
The recently concluded SDG Impact Finance Forum showed the potential for global investments in the country.
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new rule that will end the long-standing “duration of status” system for foreign students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives.
Read MoreBhutan and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral development co-operation during the 21st Bhutan-Japan Annual Consultations on Economic Co-operation held in Thimphu yesterday. Both sides reviewed the progress of ongoing assistance, discussed future development priorities and reaffirmed their shared commitment to sustainable development.
Read MoreAs voters head to the polls today to elect the Thrompons and thromde thuemis of Thimphu and Phuentsholing, the most striking feature of this election has not been fierce competition or spirited public debate. It has been the silence.
Read MoreThe violence that erupted during the Bhutan Premier League match between Thimphu FC and Drukpa FC at Changlimithang Stadium on July 7, 2026, has exposed a gap in the country’s football security arrangements and raised the question of who, ultimately, is responsible for the safety of players, officials, and spectators.
Read MoreThe Phuentsholing General Hospital has apologised for the recent incident and pledged to address systemic gaps in its patient registration process following an incident this week in which a father and his two young sons left the facility without receiving medical attention.
Read MoreThe State of the Nation Report (SoTNR) presented by the Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during the summer session of Parliament states that the government has closed the initial gap of Nu 56 billion in the 13th Plan and now projects a surplus of Nu 20 billion by the end of the Plan period.
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