When Ugyen Tshomo looks at the patch of land she owns in Tshogoenpa Chiwog under Lumang Gewog in Trashigang, she no longer sees only uncertainty. Soon, the 26-year-old and her six family members will have a house of their own, something she had not imagined possible just a few years ago.
Despite national policies and guidelines designed to support persons with disabilities (PWDs), wea...
Over the past 25 years, the Youth Development Fund (YDF) has played a central role in shaping the lives of young Bhutanese, nurturing aspirations...
As the country steadily transitions into an ageing society, the Royal Society for Seni...
A few years ago, a young girl in Punakha, overwhelmed by emotional distress and strained relations at home, attempted to end her life by jumping into the Punatsangchhu (River). A passer-by spotted her in time and pulled her to safety.
A transformation in animal welfare is underway in the country, driven by the work of registered Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). De...
A growing network of civil society organisations has emerged as an indispensable partner in the country’s healthcare system, filling critical gaps in service...
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) and Kuensel were jointly conferred...
Bhutan’s status as a water-abundant country is under threat, revealing a mounting crisis driven by drying local sources, fragile infrastructure, and weak coordination in the face of climate change, the recent Royal Audit Authority (RAA) report warns.
A two-day forum on “Buddhist Capitalism with the Spirit of GNH: Reimagining Capi...
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has uncovered the misuse of Nu 4.553 million in public funds...
Punakha—Punakha police have arrested and detained a 23-year-old man for allegedly molesting a 15-year-old girl, in a case where the relationship b...
Phuentsholing—The Bhutan Cancer Society (BCS) has launched a year-long programme to reduce occupational cancer risks among factory and industrial workers, responding to growing concerns over workplace safety as manufacturing activity expands across the country.
The Commercial Agriculture and Resilient Livelihoods Enhancement Programme (CARLEP) failed to meet key targets for output, farme...
Sarpang—Tshering Penjor, a Class XII graduate of Dorokha Central School in Samtse, makes his national debut as a member of the school boys volleyball team that s...
His Majesty the King graced the closing ceremony of the Fourth Session of the Fourth Parl...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) continues to struggle with the recruitment and retention of agriculture and livestock extension officers, with staffing shortages affecting rural service delivery.
The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) yesterday annou...
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has identified Kaja Throm under the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives (DA...
Sasha Wakefield from Sydney, Australia, was recently conferred the highest honour by the...
In Soe, Thimphu, one of Bhutan’s most remote highland gewogs, the air is thin, and the peaks are watched over by deities. Beneath Jichu Drakey and Jomolhari, cold winds move through yak pastures, carrying stories that cling to the land like frost.
Samtse—About a 15-minute drive from the Phuentsholing–Samtse highway towards the Tading gewog office, a modest eco-tourism site sits quietly along the banks of the Amochhu,...
The National Council (NC) failed to pass the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan...
The country’s nationwide geological mapping and mineral prospecting programme is expected to be completed by June 2026, accordin...
The National Council (NC) on Thursday adopted all seven recommendations proposed by its Economic Affairs Committee (EAC) on strengthening Bhutan’s healthcare system, along with an additional recommendation from the House to allow private sector participation in selected non-essential healthcare services.
The Thimphu District Court on December 25 sentenced TikToker Dorji Tshomo to...
Climate change has resulted in growing scarcity of irrigation water, increasingly affecting the agriculture...
A familiarisation (FAM) tour from India to Bhutan, organised by the New Delhi–based destination management compan...
Phuentsholing—The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has increased surveillance along Bhutan’s southern border to address drug smuggling that exploits cross-border movement and informal trade routes.
The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.
The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...
The Wood Female Snake Year brought major tax reforms in the country with the passage of the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 202...
The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...
The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...
The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...
For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of an industry that is still young but steadily maturing.
The film also vividly portrays the realities of education in remote Bhutanese communities, where students brave treacherous rivers, dense forests, and wildlife to reach school – an enduring testament to the value placed on learning.
I used to run a small grocery shop in Bhutan during the pandemic. It wasn’t anything grand, just a humble little place t...
Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic. As the nation celebrated the 46th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty th...
The recent assessment by experts from the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal serves as a stark reminder that Bhutan's capital sits on shaky grounds. Their warning that earthquakes do not kill people, unsafe buildings do, sh...
As we enter the Fire Male Horse Year, our nation stands at a defining crossroads. The year 2025 delivered strong macroeconomic signals and renewed optimism on paper.
The latest trade figures reveal a story written not just in ledgers, but in our daily choices.
The capital city is, once again, under excavation. From Motithang to Babesa, roads and drains are being dug out severing...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...
During the two-day Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum held last week in Thimphu, international and high-level participants...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed the government to re-establish the high-level Private Se...
Phuentsholing—Businesses involved in extracting and exporting boulders, gravel, and sand along the Amochu river are call...
Charmi Chheda’s relationship with the stage began long before she understood what theatre could mean. At eight years old...
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