Bhutan will require an estimated USD 20.49 billion in climate finance between 2020 and 2050 to cope with escalating climate risks, far more than it is currently receiving, according to a new regional study assessing climate finance needs, flows, and gaps across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH).
Zhemgang—A five-minute drive from Pantang Bridge along the Tingtibi–Panbang highway, the Manas River Lodge stands on the right bank of the Mangdechhu, poised to become Bhutan’s fi...
A women-run dairy processing plant in Trailing, Mongar, is strengthening rural livelihoods by a...
Wangdue—After more than 17 years of delays, preparatory work for the long-stalled 1,200 MW Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project (PHPA-I) in Wangdue began yesterday, marking what authorities describe as...
The long-awaited medical and autopsy reports into the alleged custodial death of 33-year-old Biren Kumar Kafley have been completed by the forensic department at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) and submitted to the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP).
Bumthang—Wooden honey boxes line the slopes below the Tang–Ura highway, buzzing quietly as vehicles pass overhead. Inside each box, thousands of bees...
Tashicholing, Samtse—For generations, sheep rearing has shaped the lives of highland communities in Samtse, passed from parents to children as both a livelihood and a traditional practice tied to seasonal m...
Fourteen-year-old Cheyang Kuenchap, a Class IV wheelchair badminton player from Gesarling Central Sch...
Paro College of Education (PCE) and Gedu College of Business Studies (GCBS) dominated the 10th Winter Bhutan University Sports Federation (BUSF) Tournament held in Punakha from December 11 to 17.
Police are searching for two identified suspects after a 25-year-old man was critically injured in a knife attack in Paro in the early hours of...
What stood out most at the 118th National Day celebrations in Bumthang was not just the size of the crowd or the grande...
His Majesty the King conferred the National Order of Merit (Gold) on Goonglen Wom Chencho Dorji and Goonglen Wom Sangay Thinley during the 118th National Day celebrations...
His Majesty the King announced during the 118th National Day celebrations yesterday that Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) will be a publicly owned project, structured through a land-share model that ensures every Bhutanese citizen holds a stake in the city’s future.
Bhutan has pledged up to 10, 000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at USD 1 billion, to finance the long-term development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).
Over the past two decades, His Majesty the King has guided Bhutan through a period of profound transition, steering the nation with foresight, empathy, and an unwavering commit...
Bumthang—His Majesty the King conferred the prestigious Red Scarf on Cabinet Secretary Dasho Kesang Deki during the...
Punakha—As His Majesty the King celebrated the 118th National Day in Bumthang with thousands of Bhutanese, similar celebrations were held across the country.
Bumthang—His Majesty the King conferred the Druk Thuksey Medal on Dasho...
Phuentsholing—The National Day celebrations in Phuentsholing again demonstrated how public events...
His Majesty the King conferred the National Order of Merit (Gold) upon eight foreign nationa...
His Majesty the King conferred the National Order of Merit (Gold) on a group of recipients during the 118th National Day celebrations in Bumthang yesterday, recognising outstanding service to the nation across diverse fields.
His Majesty the King conferred the National Order of Merit on two individuals during the 118th...
Twenty-seven-year-old Jimba Tshewang from Trongsa won the Druk Gi Nyagoe (strongman) 2025 competition, held...
Tshering Yangzom, a 33-year-old woman from Maenbi in Lhuentse, won Nu 15 million in the Lucky Pem lottery draw held to mark Bhutan’s 118th N...
This National Day is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, at a time when, in the nearly twenty years of my own reign, we are engaged in a national endeavour of profound significance which will shape the future of Bhutan.
Bumthang—Seventy-year-old Ugyen walks through Chamkhar town carrying a large bag stuffed with w...
The GovTech Agency has launched two Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives, an Artificial Intelligence...
Singaporian Master Chef Wong Seng Wai, widely known as the “Noodle Man”, arrived in the country not as a celebrity chef chasing trends, but as a t...
Bumthang—“I am drinking a cup of coffee,” His Majesty the King once told a group of college graduates. “The mug is from Thailand. The Milk Mate is Everyday. The coffee is Nestlé. So, the only thing from Bhutan is the water.”
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While Home Minister Tshering declined to reveal the exact conviction rate at present in the country, the minister said t...
Happiness can be described in countless ways, yet it is always experienced as one. Even if we fail to put it into words, we still recognise it. Sometimes, only when old words fade from the ton...
Happiness can be described in countless ways, yet it is always experienced as one. Even if we fail to put it into words, we still recognise it. Sometimes, only when old words fade from the ton...
The fourth round of the Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteer programme, which drew a record 10,000 participants, pushing total participation beyond 22,500, must be celebrated as a national moment. The overwhelming number of volunteers, increasing with each round, is a reflection of how citizens are taking ownership of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project.
The parliamentary endorsement of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand marks a watershed moment in Bhutan’s econo...
The shortage of farm labour is a real problem faced by farming households across the country. Over the years, this has undermined productivity, escalated food prices, and led to a steady increase in fallow land. Against this ba...
For 15-year-old Nima Dema, a student from Tendruk Central School in Samtse, the opportunity to take part in the ongoing National Unified Sports Competition has been special. Despite living with a...
The resumption of works on the 1,200-megawatt Punatsangchhu Hydropower Project I offers a flicker of hope. After all, th...
Bhutan’s clean air is becoming a comforting myth—pleasant to repeat, dangerous to believe. For years, we have worn the reputation for pristine air like a badge of honour. Snow-fed rivers, forested hills,...
We love to talk about innovation, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance. In fact, we use these words in excess in policy documents, speeches, and conferences. Yet, on the ground, the conditions required for innovative ideas to take root an...
The 118th National Day of Bhutan, celebrated in the sacred Bumthang Valley at the historic Wangduechoeling Palace grounds, was more than a commemoration of nationhood. It was a moment of collective reflection and renewed purpose, s...
Some historic events are planned, others unfold as if by destiny, arriving at the opportune time for a profound reason. Today, as His Majesty the King addresses the nation from the Wangduec...
The civil service is the backbone of our nation’s development. From remote gewogs to the capital, civil servants have played a key role in keeping the government running and serving citizens every day. The Royal Civil Serv...
Choose your environment Your environment is the invisible hand that constantly shapes the way you think, feel, and act....
Our global culture has conditioned us to spend the best of ourselves in the pursuit of a “decent living” whatever that m...
The recently concluded SDG Impact Finance Forum showed the potential for global investments in the country.
The country’s plan to restore 50,000 hectares of degraded forests, farmlands, and urban lands is not simply an environme...
This week, Australia enforced the ban on social media access for children under 16. This is unprecedented and bold. Whil...
The government’s allocation of Nu 30 billion for education transformation in the 13th Plan, second only to the economic...
The discussion on tourism policy is like Atsara Phentho’s chham. In other words, a lot of motion without progress. On Mo...
Chukha—Restoration work on the 100-metre Takti Bridge in Chukha is underway, with Project DANTAK aiming to complete critical stabilisation and reopen the crossing to traffic by the first week of April.
Read MoreA Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) rule requiring civil servants on extraordinary leave to serve a three-month notice period before resigning has drawn criticisms, with some saying the measure was introduced abruptly and raises questions about fairness.
Read MoreThe Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) has generated more than 11,130 jobs and supported the creation of 329 new businesses nationwide since its launch in 2024, according to the ESP Secretariat.
Read MoreThe Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) continues to deliver support across the country’s economy, driving growth in agriculture, tourism, and innovation while creating new opportunities for youth and businesses.
Read MoreThe Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) plans to submit a modernised Consumer Protection Bill to the Cabinet in June in a bid to update the 14-year-old legislation to address digital commerce, online transactions, scams, and increasingly complex service sectors.
Read MoreA targeted fund injection of Nu 245.03 million under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) has fueled a surge in the country’s creative industries, with new data showing key performance metrics exceeding government forecasts.
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