The Members of Parliament (MPs) in National Council (NC) yesterday raised concerns on the legality of the adoption and proposed commencement date for the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2025.
The government is accelerating efforts to address the pressing issue of rising youth unemployment in the country...
During the National Assembly’s Question Hour yesterday, Menbi-...
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Lamgong-Wangchang called for a revision of the country’s building regulations after raising concerns about the inconsistent enf...
Concerned over the large-scale felling of trees for prayer flags to honour the deceased, Member of Parliament (MP) for Nganglam proposed replacing wooden prayer flag poles with reusable iron or steel alternatives during the National Assembly’s Question and Hour session yesterday.
At daybreak in Berti village, 65-year-old Wangpo walks the perimeter of his maize field, searching for signs of fresh d...
Chukha—After years of delays and repeated appeals from local comm...
What lingers in Kuenselphodrang these days isn’t j...
The 28th, Birthday of His Majesty the King Jigme Singye Wangchuck was celebrated all over the country on November 11. 1983.
Your Majesty, It is a great privilege and an hono...
The National Assembly (NA) yesterday adopted the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, reducing the applicable GST rate to...
The National Assembly yesterday deliberated on the 207 sections of the Excise Tax Bill of Bh...
Limited pharmacy services in several remote districts, including Zhemgang, Gasa, and Samdrupjongkhar, are restricting access to essential medicines and pushing residents to obtain drugs from across the border, raising concerns about safety and regulatory compliance, according to the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA).
Bhutan has officially embarked on its second Joint Ex...
Gelephu—A 6-kilometre road connecting Gelephu to Phulahari is currently being upgraded to im...
In 2021, Thinley Jamtsho took his first steps into baseball as a catcher for his school’s under-15 league team. At the time, he had little idea wh...
Wangdue—The centuries-old village of Drinchengang (formerly Rinchengang) in Wangdue is poised for a major transformation.
Gelephu—The new integrated check post (ICP) on the Bhutan-India border in Gelephu is a state-of-the-art facility featuring high-tech terminals, built in li...
The crypto payment system for international tourists is now open to new vendors, allowing more tourism businesses to offer cryptocurrency payment option.
Paro—Bhutan joined the global celebration of this year’s International Day of Play...
The World Bank has approved USD 34.5 million in financing for Bhutan, aimed at boosting employment and value addition within the agriculture, livestock, and forestry sectors under the new ‘Accelerating Bhutan’s Job Transformation through Renewable Natural Resource Value Chains’ Project on June 14.
There is a special energy and stimulation when you sit with hundreds of smartly dressed graduates at their convocation. On June 12, graduates of the 11 colleges of the Royal University of Bhutan recei...
Trashigang—Established as Bhutan’s first foreign direct investment (FDI) dairy venture, Koufuku In...
In the verdant hills of Paro, just six kilometres from Chudzom, The Happiness Farm blends sustainable agriculture, wellness, and authentic Bhut...
There are places where time slows because the soul is finally allowed to breathe. Yangthang, nestled in Haa, amidst pines and plains, was one such place. The Yangthang Plain, usually quiet except for the rustle of prayer flags and a distant glamping site, rarely attracts attention.
What does it mean to you to be elected as the first-ever female member of the SAFF...
The detention of the opposition MP facing child molestation charges during an ongoing par...
The government’s decision to reinstate the Class X cut-off point, citing declining education quali...
The National Assembly (NA) yesterday unanimously passed the Budget Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2025-26, amounting to Nu 138.55 billion, and the Supplementary Budget Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2024-25, totaling Nu 1.59 billion.
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There are places where time slows because the soul is finally allowed to breathe. Yangthang, nestled in Haa, amidst pines and plains, was one such place. The Yangthang Plain, usually quiet except for the rustle of prayer flags and a distant glamping site, rarely attracts attention.
What does it mean to you to be elected as the first-ever female member of the SAFF Executive Committee? I feel deeply ho...
The detention of the opposition MP facing child molestation charges during an ongoing parliamentary session has sparked...
The National Assembly (NA) yesterday unanimously passed the Budget Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2025-26, am...
The government’s decision to reinstate the Class X cut-off point, citing declining education quality, has sparked critic...
The government has allocated Nu 31.5 million for third child policy, Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said during yesterday’...
The government has pledged to resolve the long-standing issue of double toll fee imposed on Bhutanese vehicles traveling...
In a stride toward revitalising rural livelihoods and strengthening the agri-food sector, the government launched the co...
Gelephu—With no indigenous malaria cases reported since November 2021, Bhutan is making the final push to achieve malari...
The National Council (NC) yesterday unanimously adopted the review report on the forestry sector’s contribution to gross...
The sharp rise in Bhutanese outmigration since the Covid-19 pandemic is no longer just a trend; it has become a full-blown national crisis. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has rightly called it an existential crisis, one that threatens the very foundation of our country’s future if left unaddressed.
Our global brand—Gross National Happiness—is envied and admired. Yet our ranking in the Human Development Index (HDI) te...
Even before the Economic and Finance Committee could review the Excise Tax Bill and Income Tax Bill 2025 presented by the finance minister on the first day of Parliament’s...
The recent surge of Covid-19 sub-variants in India—LF.7 and NB.1.8—serves as a warning that the pandemic, while quieter, is far from over. We must resist the tempting lull of complacency.
As traditional education destinations like Australia and Canada tighten student visa regulations, Germany and other Euro...
Finally, we are on the right path toward a lasting solution to keep our surroundings clean and green. If the Clean Thimp...
Bhutan’s media landscape is facing a serious problem that strikes at the core of its democratic ideals. Once seen as a p...
Bhutan’s rising youth unemployment is no longer a “ticking time bomb”—it is a full-blown crisis. Beneath the surface of...
The government’s approval of the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme—a long-awaited initiative to shield farmers from losses caused by climate change and wildlife depredation—marks a critical step f...
Launched in May 2020, the Wobthang Organic Wonders (WOW) farm in Bumthang was supposed to be a model of sustainable agriculture, innovation, and communit...
The Bank of Bhutan (BoB) unveiled two financial products—Credit Line Limit (CLL) and BOB Premium Card—at a networking ev...
Potato trade has seen a major transformation since the launch of the online auction system under the Bhutan Commodities...
Mountain Hazelnuts, one of Bhutan’s first fully foreign direct investment (FDI) companies, has secured USD 7.9 million e...
For the first time, Bhutanese vintage wine will go under the hammer on the global stage, marking a historic moment for t...
In much of the world, plant-based diets are gaining traction for their health benefits and environmental sustainability....
In an age when many countries are content with meeting global benchmarks, Bhutan has chosen to raise the bar—not just fo...
The 18MW Suchhu Hydropower Project in Sombaykha, Haa will be remembered as a monumental milestone not only for the peopl...
Our healthcare system stands at a dangerous crossroads. What was once held up as a model of free, accessible care for al...
If the concept of civic cleanliness is lacking in our culture, it becomes glaringly evident when the mass gathers for an...
For many decades, Bhutan has taken great pride in providing free healthcare to all its citizens. This noble mandate has...
Alcohol, tobacco, carbonated drinks, and other non-essential or harmful products will become more expensive starting January 2026, with the National Assembly deciding to increase taxes on these items. If the National Council passes the Excise Tax Bill of Bhutan 2025 in its current form, about 170 items will be subject to higher taxes.
Read MoreThe Members of Parliament (MPs) in National Council (NC) yesterday raised concerns on the legality of the adoption and proposed commencement date for the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2025.
Read MoreThe government is accelerating efforts to address the pressing issue of rising youth unemployment in the country through a range of initiatives aimed at creating jobs and equipping young people with the skills needed for long-term careers.
Read MoreDuring the National Assembly’s Question Hour yesterday, Menbi-Tshenkhar Member of Parliament Tempa Dorji expressed grave concern over the state of press freedom in Bhutan, following the country’s dramatic fall in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index.
Read MoreThe Member of Parliament (MP) for Lamgong-Wangchang called for a revision of the country’s building regulations after raising concerns about the inconsistent enforcement of a nationwide ban on attic construction.
Read MoreConcerned over the large-scale felling of trees for prayer flags to honour the deceased, Member of Parliament (MP) for Nganglam proposed replacing wooden prayer flag poles with reusable iron or steel alternatives during the National Assembly’s Question and Hour session yesterday.
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