The winter of 2003 would forever be etched in Bhutan’s history as the time when a King walked into the jungles of the south, especially in Samdrupjongkhar, not as a ruler commanding from afar, but as a warrior leading from the front. The air was cold, heavy with mist, and beneath the thick canopy of trees lay the sound of tension. A nation’s patience was stretched to its limit.
When democracy swept through nations as a force of revolution, Bhutan’s own democratic journey unfolded like a quiet and dignifi...
Throughout history, the world has seen countless leaders, yet only a few have embodied...
Among the many extraordinary acts of greatness that define the reign of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, what moves the heart mo...
As Bhutan reflects on its journey as the world’s last Vajrayana kingdom, it becomes ever more evident that the reign of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, marks one of the most sacred and transformative eras in our history.
Few nations have so deeply intertwined their national identity with environmental consciousness as Bhutan. At the...
It was 2007 and for months, our home was a battleground of fear and faith. My mother, in particular, frantically deflected the calls, her arguments a tight knot of unease and instinctive fear. She dreaded leaving a...
He presided over the largest classroom in the world - 38,394 square kilometres in size. His pupils numbered in excess o...
It began with a kasho in 1985. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo expressed his concern thus: ‘Our people copy the culture of other countries despite the existence of our distinct culture and etiquette, which is better than any other country’s.’
In July 1998, Bhutan witnessed one of the most emotionally charged sessions in the history of its National Assembly. For eight long days, the hall in Thimphu...
As we celebrate the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, I am deeply honoured to reflect on his extraordinary leadership not only as a citizen of Bhutan, but as someone who...
An unprecedented number of people attended the Glo...
Pangbisa, Paro—The first Global Gross National Happiness (GNH) Forum that began at Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa, Paro on November 8 brought together scholars, policymakers, and development thinkers from around the world to reflect on five decades of the country’s distinct development philosophy.
As COP30 opens today in Belém, Brazil, the world faces a defining test: will nations turn climate finance promises into action, or allow adaptation efforts to falter a...
A diverse array of side events is complementing the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) at various venues across Thimphu.
Paro—At a time when schools worldwide increasingly focus on grades and careers, for...
Gelephu—A sprawling Buddhist meditation complex known as the Drikung Kangyur Labyrinth is set to begin construction early next year in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).
At the Global Peace Prayer Festival, where hundreds of spiritual leaders have gathered, one figure quietly stands out -...
Gelephu—Site preparation works, such as labour camp establishment, have started for the Kesang Do-ngag Shedrup...
The upcoming fourth session of the Fourth Parliament will deliberate on five bills and ratify several agreements, including one new ag...
Every year, courts across the country deliver thousands of judgements. Yet, for the public, much of the judiciary’s work remains hidden behind courtroom walls. On the official website of the judiciary, only six judgements have been uploaded for public access. This limited disclosure is in clear contrast to what the law requires.
Paro—A recent study found that Bhutan’s high-altitude rangelands support about 212 native fo...
As world leaders prepare to convene in Belém, Brazil, for the 30th Conference of the Parties (C...
The Gedu College of Business Studies launched a major internship drive yesterday, aiming for 100 p...
The sacred relics of Lord Buddha, presently enshrined at the National Museum in New Delhi, will arrive today with the gracious support of the Government of India. The relics will remain in Bhutan until November 18.
The story of Bhutan’s national airline begins in 1968, when His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo sent Prince Namgyal Wangchuck to New York to explore the p...
For three days, Sherubtse College transformed into Bhutan’s epicenter of ideas, dialogue, movem...
As the sun sets and darkness descends, a faint chill settles over Thimphu. Amid the bustle of the bus terminal, soft chants fill the night. Here, wrapped in a thick blanket beside the Mani Dungkor, 81-year-old Samten Dorj...
The Royal Thimphu College (RTC) organised a national symposium yesterday, gathering the nation’s leading educators, policymakers, and innovators to chart a course for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Bhutan’s educational fabric.
Gedu College of Business Studies will host the Professional Internship Drive 2025 this Friday in Thimphu. The event will bring together 355 third-year undergraduate students from six specialised programmes.
As winter approaches, weather watchers at National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) are monitoring the Pacifi...
His Majesty the King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, and members of the Royal Family gra...
Bhutan’s electricity supply is projected to fall short of domestic demand for much of the next decade, forcing the count...
In an effort to promote digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness in rural and semi-urban areas in eastern Bhutan, Ji...
Bajothang town will soon have a modern farmers market, bringing relief to vendors and shoppers who have endured years of...
A two-day Narrative Storytelling Workshop concluding today has equipped 32 media professionals with the skills to move b...
It is early morning in the highland village of Soe, Thimphu. Inside a wooden room, the stove glows red, filling the air...
A pilot project introducing quinoa into meals at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Wangbama Cen...
The government has assured that the Royal Civil Service Commission’s (RCSC) decision to expand medical recruitment will...
When the government unveiled the Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), the country was still recovering from the impacts of Covid-19 pandemic. Livelihoods had been lost, small businesses were closed, and families were struggling to recover from the worst economic crisis in living memory. The ESP promised to revive businesses and fast track post-Covid economic recovery. It gave hope.
For Bhutan, the retreating monsoon is no longer a quiet goodbye to summer rains. It has become a season of growing uncertainty and danger. Once, the fading clouds signalled harvest and renewal. Today, they bring flash floo...
The recent World Bank report “Migration Dynamics in Bhutan: Recent Trends, Drivers, and Implications”, has brought to light a phenomenon many Bhutanese have quietly known for years. Our educated youth and professionals are increasingly leaving...
The eight-day visit to Australia by His Majesty The King and the Royal family has redefined the convention of Royal visits, State visits, and international diplomacy.
Our bold decision to ban the sale of tobacco in 2004 was a moment of international acclaim. As the first country to take such a step, the nation set a remarkable precedent in the global fight against tobacco-related health issue...
Venture capital (VC) is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it offers the promise of innovation, job creation, and economic diversification, key drivers in advancing an economy.
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Free healthcare is the cornerstone of Bhutan’s health system.
We have long prided ourselves on our progressive stance against tobacco.
"To our fellow Bhutanese living abroad, know that you are always in my thoughts. Even though you are away from home, I k...
The decision by India to approve two major railway projects linking Bhutan with Assam and West Bengal marks a turning po...
The Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) recent investigation into the Paro Dzongkhag engineering cell has once again reve...
When the late Zimpon Dorji Gyeltshen chose modern incineration over traditional cremation, it was seen as a personal cho...
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly may be remembered for many speeches on war, climate, and inequal...
Since time immemorial, agriculture has shaped our landscapes and our way of life. Even today, more than 40 percent of ou...
The story of His Majesty the Fourth King is an extraordinary one in our history. At 16, His Majesty became King, following the untimely passing of his father, the Third Druk Gyalpo. His Majesty inherited a nation in transition, a country taking its first steps toward modernisation, while gradually coming out from years of isolation. Geo-politically, it was a time of turmoil and uncertainty.
Read MoreThe winter of 2003 would forever be etched in Bhutan’s history as the time when a King walked into the jungles of the south, especially in Samdrupjongkhar, not as a ruler commanding from afar, but as a warrior leading from the front. The air was cold, heavy with mist, and beneath the thick canopy of trees lay the sound of tension. A nation’s patience was stretched to its limit.
Read MoreWhen democracy swept through nations as a force of revolution, Bhutan’s own democratic journey unfolded like a quiet and dignified evolution — deliberate, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in the country’s values of unity, peace, and Gross National Happiness (GNH).
Read MoreThroughout history, the world has seen countless leaders, yet only a few have embodied the rare harmony of wisdom, compassion, and courage that defines true greatness. Bhutan is fortunate to have been blessed by such a leader in His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, a visionary Monarch whose reign ushered the nation into an era of peace, progress, and profound transforma
Read MoreAmong the many extraordinary acts of greatness that define the reign of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, what moves the heart most profoundly is something far more silent, far less seen: the quiet, invisible sacrifice of his own youth. It is a story etched deeply in the soul of the nation, for in giving up his own, he gifted a future to us.
Read MoreAs Bhutan reflects on its journey as the world’s last Vajrayana kingdom, it becomes ever more evident that the reign of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, marks one of the most sacred and transformative eras in our history.
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