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First phase of 104MW small hydropower projects begins operation

The three small hydropower projects - the 18MW Suchhu, 32MW Yungichhu, and 54MW Burgangchhu, are expecte...

May 13, 2026 2 mins read 4,145 views
RBP sends 30 police personnel to Lunana to bolster security, prevent illegal intrusion of cordyceps collectors

Punakha—The Royal Bhutan Police has deployed 28 po...

May 13, 2026 2 mins read 7,135 views
Thousands of dormant bank accounts pose fraud risk, FIs say

Thousands of bank accounts across the country’s financial institutions (FIs) have become dormant, holding idle funds...

May 13, 2026 2 mins read 4,907 views
NC to deliberate pension reform, tobacco control, and budget bills

The 37th Session of the National Council (NC), to be held from May 14 to June 16, will delibera...

May 13, 2026 2 mins read 2,736 views
Sakteng’s journey of progress

May 13, 2026 3 mins read 4,504 views
Arbitration seen as crucial tool to attract FDI, says BADRC

As Bhutan gears toward achieving a 10X economy, the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) will remain a crucial fa...

May 13, 2026 4 mins read 2,339 views
Quarterly survey reveals shifting trends in agriculture and livestock sector

The agriculture sector is showing early signs of transition from...

May 13, 2026 2 mins read 2,025 views
Social media exposure of vulnerable groups raises concerns over ethics and dignity

The programme focused on strengthening ethical and...

May 12, 2026 2 mins read 3,365 views
ASF outbreak deepens uncertainty for pig farmers

May 12, 2026 4 mins read 3,234 views
Poultry mismanagement fuels egg crisis, MoAL must stabilise supply chains immediately

The spike in egg prices is the result of deeper st...

May 12, 2026 3 mins read 3,055 views
Parliament session to deliberate budget and critical national Bills

The Fifth Session of the Fourth Parliament of Bhutan will be held from May 14 to June 17, 20...

May 11, 2026 2 mins read 3,309 views
GMCA invites bids to redesign Gelephu Old Town

May 09, 2026 2 mins read 6,075 views
Through chemotherapy, lockdowns, and stigma

At just 32, Tseltrim Zangmo thought she was just tired; she ended up fighting Stage 3 breast cancer. Her message to the world: "I will not say I am cancer-free, but...

May 09, 2026 2 mins read 4,069 views
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom bridge in the sky

The bond between the two Kingdoms of Bhutan and Thailand has always been rooted in shared reverence and wisdom. This gained a new altitude, literally...

May 09, 2026 2 mins read 3,244 views
Bhutan’s rising suicides deepen economic and demographic strain

One life is lost every 84 hours. Bhutan’s rising suicide rate is no longer just a public health cr...

May 09, 2026 8 mins read 5,316 views
Fuel subsidy unsustainable as annual cost could reach Nu 14.4B

With a price tag of Nu 14.4 billion annually, can Bhutan really afford to keep subsidizing your fuel?

May 09, 2026 4 mins read 3,959 views
Over 200 intruders enter Lunana cordyceps sites

Over 200 intruders have swarmed the cordyceps sites of Lunana, sparked by a permit loophole that left local residents watching outsiders enter their lan...

May 09, 2026 3 mins read 3,473 views
CCAA warns public against alleged “TikTok Shop” scam

Two Bhutanese consumers just lost Nu 78,000 to a 'TikTok Shop' scheme. Here is how the trap was set on Facebook and Instagram...

May 09, 2026 2 mins read 8,646 views
Multidisciplinary Super-Speciality Hospital project moving ahead as planned: Health Minister

The Multidisciplinary Super-Speciality Hospital (M...

May 09, 2026 1 mins read 2,256 views
Airborne geophysical survey maps 40% of country’s land for minerals

Bhutan’s first-ever Airborne Geophysical Survey is on track for completion by June thi...

May 09, 2026 4 mins read 2,718 views
Flood-damaged Dagachhu hydropower plant to resume operations on May 16

The Department of Energy announced that restoration work at the flood-damaged Dagac...

May 09, 2026 1 mins read 2,135 views
Where the Migoi still roams

Trashigang —In the high valleys of Sakteng Gewog, the legend of the Migoi, the mythical yeti, has never truly disappeared.

May 09, 2026 2 mins read 2,227 views
Family problems major driver behind rise in youth substance abuse: Education Minister

Family problems and weak support systems at home r...

May 09, 2026 2 mins read 2,460 views
Agriculture Ministry moves to shield 2026 cropping season amid concerns

As global climate forecasts warn of a possible “Super El Niño” this summer; rais...

May 08, 2026 3 mins read 2,210 views
Foreign workers now require Bhutanese bank accounts for work permit approval

All foreign workers employed in the country for more than a month...

May 08, 2026 1 mins read 3,248 views
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NC supports Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill

Are we giving away massive corporate tax exemptions until 2040 without a fallback plan? While the government pushes forward with the Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill to cut winter electricity imports, MPs are raising serious questions about ultimate accountability.

Jun 10, 2026 2 mins read 2,131 views
Finance minister rules out flexible, instalment-based property tax system

The Ministry of Finance rejected a proposal to allow property taxpayers to make payments throughout the fiscal year as a...

Jun 10, 2026 2 mins read 1,869 views
Safety gaps expose industrial workers to occupational cancers

As the country’s industrial sector expands, workers are increasingly being exposed to cancer-causing substances amid low...

Jun 10, 2026 4 mins read 1,751 views
SMCL restores paddy field damaged by mine-related erosion in Samdrupjongkhar

The State Mining Corporation Limited (SMCL) has restored a paddy field in Phuntshothang Gewog, Samdrupjongkhar, that was...

Jun 10, 2026 1 mins read 1,748 views
Bhutanese fans tip Argentina, Brazil, Japan, England to lift World Cup 2026

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 prepares to make history with a record 48 teams across three North American nations, football...

Jun 10, 2026 3 mins read 4,042 views
Amendment to CRPD reservation fails to secure support in NC

The amendment to the reservation on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was not adopted at...

Jun 09, 2026 2 mins read 2,316 views
Study to improve road construction in high-altitude passes

Recurrent failures of pavements along Dochula, Pelela, Yotongla and Thrumshingla passes are partly attributed to design...

Jun 09, 2026 2 mins read 3,688 views
Bhutan installs first high-altitude black carbon monitoring station

The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), in partnership with the International Centre for Integrated Mo...

Jun 08, 2026 2 mins read 1,839 views
NC forwards Co-operatives and Farmers Groups Bill 2025 to National Assembly

The Co-operatives and Farmers Groups Bill of Bhutan 2025 has been reviewed by the National Council and forwarded to the...

Jun 08, 2026 2 mins read 2,181 views
NC backs designated zones for meat shops, adopts Livestock Bill

Meat shops and meat sales outlets will be allowed to operate only from designated locations under the Livestock Bill of...

Jun 08, 2026 2 mins read 5,199 views
A bumper harvest shouldn’t brew a bumper crisis

This summer, the mountain slopes above Lunana are expected to offer a bumper yield of cordyceps, or Yartsa Goenbub. But while this once-every-five-years abundance may seem like an opportunity for highlanders to reap the alpine gold by the handful, it is also a breeding ground for serious trouble.

Apr 25, 2026 2 mins read 4,267 views
Unshackling the state

Apr 22, 2026 2 mins read 4,315 views
The environmental toll of wars

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....

Apr 18, 2026 2 mins read 3,718 views
A costly fiasco

Apr 11, 2026 2 mins read 5,136 views
Living hand to mouth

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 4,361 views
Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...

Jan 31, 2026 3 mins read 12,586 views
ESP Steering Committee to review Nu 575 million in unspent, recovered funds

The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 10,835 views
New FDI regime offers wider access to foreign investors in agriculture

The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...

Jan 03, 2026 3 mins read 12,460 views
BCCI submits 35 business ideas to govt. for private sector engagement

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...

Dec 20, 2025 2 mins read 13,317 views
Bhutan attracts major impact finance commitments at SDG forum

During the two-day Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum held last week in Thimphu, international and high-level participants...

Dec 20, 2025 3 mins read 11,617 views
Compassion in practice: Building a win-win healthcare system

Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly ad...

Apr 04, 2026 4 mins read 3,631 views
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Studies and end of life accounts consistently show that many of us leave this world with the same stinging regrets: not...

Apr 01, 2026 4 mins read 4,573 views
When Words Create Worlds

Mar 30, 2026 4 mins read 3,764 views
Where to find the best momos in Thimphu

Mar 16, 2026 1 mins read 5,544 views
A call for shared responsibility

The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely interv...

Apr 04, 2026 2 mins read 5,007 views
When the watchdog has no teeth

The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society membe...

Apr 01, 2026 2 mins read 4,561 views
Culture under threat?

Mar 28, 2026 2 mins read 5,986 views
Promises and performance

As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must b...

Mar 25, 2026 2 mins read 5,061 views
Policy versus ground reality

The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adju...

Mar 21, 2026 2 mins read 5,268 views

Recents

RAA uncovers major procurement lapses in the Nu 610M BITS projects

A Special Audit Report by the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has identified significant procurement, planning, and governance failures in the Bhutan Integrated Taxation System (BITS 1.0), concluding that the project failed to achieve its intended objectives and resulted in substantial wasteful and avoidable expenditure of public funds.

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