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Royal visit fosters stronger ties

The lasting impact of Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand’s state visit to Bhutan resonated deeply within both nations, marking a pinnacle in diplomatic relations and cultural exchange.

Apr 30, 2025 5 mins read
Construction of key southern highway in planning

Sarpang—A major highway that could reshape southern Bhutan’s economic and connectivity landscape has entered its preparatory stage, with construction...

Apr 30, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan condemns Kashmir terror attack

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that killed 26 people, including tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India on April 22.

Apr 30, 2025 2 mins read
Private sector seeks stronger role in 13th Plan

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted a formal proposal to the Prime Minister’s Office and the cabinet, outlining a strategic...

Apr 30, 2025 2 mins read
A green nation caught in South Asia’s smog?

When a Bhutanese woman returned to her home this March after two years in Australia, she was hoping to breathe in the crisp, clear mountain air she had missed. Instead, she found herself under a dull haze that hung over the valley like a curtain.

Apr 30, 2025 3 mins read
Science, engineering, tech conference in Thimphu

An international conference on Science Engineering and Technology (ICSciEnTec) convened yesterday with the aim of bridging distances, inspiring minds...

Apr 30, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutan sets sights on ICC T20 World Cup

The Senior Bhutan National Women’s Cricket Team is currently in Assam, India, for a 10-day training session in preparation for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC)...

Apr 30, 2025 2 mins read
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand conclude State Visit to Bhutan

After a four-day State Visit filled with various engagements a...

Apr 29, 2025 3 mins read
GMC pushes for tokenisation as new land ownership model

Gelephu—The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) will introduce land tokenisation as a new ownership model to allow affected landowners to benefit from future increases in property value as the city expands.

Apr 29, 2025 2 mins read
Economy to expand to 6.6% this fiscal year

Bhutan’s economy is projected to grow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2024-25, up from 4.9 percent growth the previous year, driven by hydropower, mining, construction,...

Apr 29, 2025 2 mins read
Lightning strike kills 15 cattle in remote Samtse village

A lightning strike yesterday morning killed 15 cattle in Bamengang village (Mithun), located along the border between Norb...

Apr 29, 2025 0 mins read
Bhutanese step forward to build GMC Airport

Gelephu— In a show of national pride and unity, Bhutanese from across the country are stepping forward with contributions for the upcoming Gelephu International Air...

Apr 29, 2025 2 mins read
ASF outbreak continues to threaten pig farmers in Lhamoizingkha

Phuentsholing—African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak confirmed through RT-PCR testing on April 13 continues to pose threat to pig farmers in two gewogs under Lhamoizingkha in Dagana.

Apr 29, 2025 2 mins read
Asia-Pacific nations call for sustainable GMC development in Bhutan

Countries across the Asia-Pacific region have agreed to intensify co-operation to drive sust...

Apr 29, 2025 3 mins read
MoIT partners with JICA to upgrade National Drone Strategy

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) is partnering with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA...

Apr 29, 2025 2 mins read
Tour guides push back against mandatory competency assessment

The Department of Tourism’s (DoT) recent announcement requiring all licensed tours guides to undergo mandatory...

Apr 28, 2025 3 mins read
Elderly woman dead, husband rescued in suspected joint suicide attempt

Punakha—An 81-year-old woman died while her 87-year-old husband was rescued after the couple was swept into the Mochhu River on April 25. The police said the couple, who were living with their son and daughter-in-law, were last seen around 6:30 am, walking near the riverbank with a dog.

Apr 28, 2025 1 mins read
BADRC ramps up efforts to deliver swift dispute resolution

The Bhutan Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (BADRC) has stepped up efforts to enhance its services, training about...

Apr 28, 2025 2 mins read
Artist Registration System launched to support artists and protect copyright

The Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Prope...

Apr 28, 2025 2 mins read
Daza’s Toy

In a quiet corner of her home, amidst a vibrant collection of colourful yarn, 32-year-old Tshering Dema from Lhuentse, orchestrates a symphony of stitches. With nimble fingers and a heart full of passion, she is the driving force behind “Daza’s Toy”.

Apr 28, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutan hosts ICC Level 3 coaching for the first time

Bhutan is hosting the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Level 3 Coaching Course for the first time in Thimphu. Four master educators from the ICC are facilitating the five-day training that began from April 27.

Apr 28, 2025 2 mins read
Historic Royal visit of King of Thailand

In a special gesture of welcome, Their Majesties the Druk Gyalpo and Gyaltsuen personally received Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand at the Paro International A...

Apr 26, 2025 1 mins read
CBS research pool raises concerns over civil service initiative’s sustainability

Four years after an ambitious initiative to streng...

Apr 26, 2025 5 mins read
Relocation underway for Gelephu international airport project

Gelephu—With just two months remaining before the development of the Gelephu International Airport begins, 51-...

Apr 26, 2025 3 mins read
Civil service steps into digital era with new generative AI guidelines

Recognising the potential of AI, the civil service has taken a major step into the digital era with the release of the Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage Guidelines for Civil Service 2024.

Apr 26, 2025 2 mins read
Stepdaughter accuses stepfather of physical abuse and sexual harassment

Punakha—Punakha police are investigating a complaint filed by a 17-year-old girl...

Apr 26, 2025 2 mins read
Forest fires cost over Nu 500 million in timber losses in five months

Forest fires in the country have resulted in an estimated Nu 520 million worth loss in...

Apr 26, 2025 3 mins read
Lhop community’s traditional paper craft faces market decline

Dorokha, Samtse—A desho paper production centre in Jigme village, Dophuchen gewog, run by the Lhop commu...

Apr 26, 2025 2 mins read
Filmmaking as an act of great empathy

A good story contains a sacred space within. Or lets call it a scared scene in this particular case as I am talking about a film. There is nothing extraordinary about that scene. But, that it’s local. We live in there.

Apr 26, 2025 4 mins read
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Bhutanese teen helps build satellite in Australia

Pema Tsho Sakhu, a 13-year-old Bhutanese student living in Perth, Australia, is already reaching for the stars, literally.

Apr 21, 2025 3 mins read
Maedgang farmers thrive with poultry and pig farming boom

Samtse—Poultry and piggery farming has become a primary source of livelihood for many farmers in Maedgang, under Norbuan...

Apr 21, 2025 2 mins read
Heli Bhutan to begin operations this month

Bhutan’s first private helicopter operator, Heli Bhutan Private Limited (Heli Bhutan), will begin its operations by the...

Apr 21, 2025 2 mins read
Blazing cost of forest fires

Forest fires have destroyed around 70,696 acres of forest land across the country in the past five years, according to records with the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS).

Apr 19, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan medical relief team returns after successful mission in Myanmar

“Working among the 87-member Bhutan Medical Relief Team (BMRT) in Myanmar for 18 days, I realised that co-operation, dis...

Apr 19, 2025 3 mins read
Patients suffer as Dewathang hospital’s lone gynaecologist absent for months

For more than three months, the gynaecology department at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Military Hospital in Dewathang, Samdrupj...

Apr 19, 2025 2 mins read
RBP to install AI-powered number plate recognition cameras to enhance public safety

To strengthen road safety and support law enforcement in tackling traffic violations, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) will...

Apr 19, 2025 2 mins read
Opposition MP appeals to High Court, claiming insufficient evidence

The opposition Member of Parliament (MP) for Nubi-Tangsibji constituency in Trongsa, Tashi Dorji, who was convicted of c...

Apr 19, 2025 1 mins read
Price guarantee scheme pumps up local meat industry

The price guarantee scheme (PGS), a government backed initiative, is showing early success in boosting local meat and fi...

Apr 19, 2025 2 mins read
Gelephu CRRH installs advanced endoscopic system

Gelephu—The Gelephu Central Regional Referral Hospital (CRRH) yesterday installed the advanced EVIS X1 CV-1500 endoscopy...

Apr 19, 2025 3 mins read
Money multiplier to hit a record high of 5.01

The money multiplier in the country is expected to reach a new high of 5.01 at the end of June this year, indicating tha...

Jan 23, 2025 2 mins read
Grants inflow declines by over 25 percent after LDC graduation

Bhutan’s external grants inflow decreased after the country’s historic graduation from the least developed country (LDC)...

Jan 20, 2025 2 mins read
Car dealers must refund over Nu 30M for inflated green tax

Eleven vehicle dealers in the country have recently been found guilty of overcharging customers by inflating green tax a...

Jan 17, 2025 2 mins read
6,598 young people are unemployed

The youth unemployment rate in the country increased to 17.7 percent in the fourth quarter of last year (October to Dece...

Jan 17, 2025 2 mins read
Inflation eases at 1.34% in October

The cost of goods and services in the country increased by 1.34 percent in October compared to the same month last year,...

Dec 16, 2024 2 mins read
Refurbishing school furniture: A smarter, sustainable choice

Beyond cost savings, the initiative promotes sustainability. The traditional approach of replacing furniture every few y...

Mar 07, 2025 2 mins read
A silent epidemic: Our battle against NCDs

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become Bhutan’s biggest health challenge, quietly claiming lives and burdening fam...

Mar 06, 2025 2 mins read
Should PIT slab be increased?

Much to the delight of those who paid their income tax, especially the salaried group, there is a discussion on the  per...

Mar 05, 2025 2 mins read
Investing in our schools is investing in our future

A good learning environment is not just about textbooks and teachers—it is also about the spaces where students spend th...

Mar 04, 2025 2 mins read
Holding government agencies accountable

Mar 03, 2025 2 mins read

Recents

Looking beyond the numbers

Bhutan’s economic outlook for the next fiscal year appears positive. According to the World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update, the economy is projected to grow by 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2024-25, a significant rise from the 4.9 percent growth recorded the previous year.

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Royal visit fosters stronger ties

The lasting impact of Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand’s state visit to Bhutan resonated deeply within both nations, marking a pinnacle in diplomatic relations and cultural exchange.

Read More

A green nation caught in South Asia’s smog?

When a Bhutanese woman returned to her home this March after two years in Australia, she was hoping to breathe in the crisp, clear mountain air she had missed. Instead, she found herself under a dull haze that hung over the valley like a curtain.

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