RMA finds compliance gaps in BDBL’s ESP lending, imposes Nu 1.7M penalty
Out of 149 applications received under the medium-scale category, only 37 projects worth Nu 1.91 billion were approved.
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Tsirang—Land prices in Tsirang are soaring to record highs as residents of Sarpang rush to invest in preparation for a possible relocation associated with the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project.
The Department of Tourism (DoT) has approved around 1,030 familiarisation (FAM) tri...
With support from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), the National Centr...
Phuentsholing—As the waters of the Amochhu swelled...
A year after the relocation of the old Chamkhar town, prompted by recurring fire and flood risks, Bumthang is undergoing a major transformation aimed at redefining its urban landscape.
When Yeshey Lhadon returned to Haa after more than...
Among the throngs of trekkers at the 10th Jhomolhari Mountain Festival in Soe gewog, Thimphu, one remarkable figure captured everyone’s attention—88-year-old Verena Zanola from Switzerland, the oldest trekker at the event.
Around 60 persons with blindness, low vision, guardians, and officials from relevant organisations celebrated International Whit...
Sarpang—For 12-year-old Amit Mongar and his 10-year-old sister Anisha, the daily hike to Jangchubling Middle Secondary School in Chhudzom gewog is an...
Pemagatshel— For residents of the villages of Khangma, Yurung, and Lanangzor in Pemagatshel, the construction of three bridges at various locations along Bokpeeree would bring transformative change...
Punakha —Barely a few months after Paro Taktshang and Punakha Dzong entry fee embezzlement case involving police per...
Some 187 private landowners to be affected by the expansion
In a remarkable comeback, Thinley Wangkay Dorji, 32, clinched the title of Mr. Bhutan at the 13th National Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship o...
A new report paints a dire picture of global wildlife, revealing a staggering 73 percent decline in populations o...
Punakha— Health workers and teachers in Punakha were trained o...
On the occasion of the 13th Royal Wedding Anniversary...
The sacred collection of eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche, known as Guru Tshen Gyed, has been reunited with Bhutan after residing overseas fo...
The Seventh Plan tour of the eastern dzongkhags ended with the meeting for Samdrup jongkhar dzongkhag on April 20 .
The 2023 National Health Survey reveals that 6.8 p...
The government will offer airfare subsidy during off season to ramp up tourist arrival figures
His Majesty the King arrived in Canberra from Sydney on October 12, and met with the Bhutanese community on October 13.
A group of Bhutanese businessmen left for Bangladesh on April 22 to visit factories and to discuss rates of commodities they would Import from Bangladesh into Bhutan.
The Seventh Plan programmes for Tashigang were finalised in a meeting held at the Sherubtse College campus in Kanglung, on April 15.
Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment Namg...
Sarpang—The residents of Chhudzom gewog in Sarpang are calling for better road infrastructure,...
In celebration of the 13th Royal Wedding Anniversa...
The government has identified 21 critical dzongkhag roads for improvement in this current fiscal year 2024-25, Minister...
The remarkable story of Khenadrang resettlement programme
The public meeting In Lhuntsi was unanimous in recognising the most important objective of the Seventh Plan as the ensuring of the nation's security and well-being.
The rise of AI is creating new opportunities to preserve and promote Bhutanese culture, from documenting traditions to supporting the Dzongkha language.
The Pasakha mega dry port is 87 percent complete and on track for June completion, aiming to ease congestion in Phuentsh...
Experts warn that the structural duopoly poses risks for investors and consumers, as two-player control slows the sector...
The project is expected to generate 4,575 million units annually, earning around Nu 20 billion each year. Since exports...
Concrete pouring for the 1,200MW Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project has resumed after a halt since 2019 caused by geo...
Bhutan’s economy is projected to grow steadily, reaching 6.9 percent in 2026 and 7.2 percent in 2027, driven mainly by h...
Their Majesties The King , The Queen, The Gyalseys and Gyalsem graced the groundbreaking ceremony of Druk Ugyen Samye L...
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...
Charmi Chheda’s relationship with the stage began long before she understood what theatre could mean. At eight years old...
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, should reverberate through every corridor of power in Thimphu.
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.
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...
The capital city is, once again, under excavation. From Motithang to Babesa, roads and drains are being dug out severing...
Out of 149 applications received under the medium-scale category, only 37 projects worth Nu 1.91 billion were approved.
Read MoreFarmers contributed more than Nu 2.17 million, while weekly earnings rose steadily after the initial phase, surpassing Nu 300,000 from the third week, indicating growing demand and repeat customers.
Read MoreThe steady outflow of Bhutanese parents seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in Australia, has opened new economic pathways for families. But for the children left behind, it is also creating a quieter, more complex crisis, marked by deep-seated feelings of abandonment, anxiety, and a fractured sense of identity.
Read MoreThe Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) has imposed a monetary penalty of Nu 228.46 million on the Bank of Bhutan (BoB) for multiple regulatory breaches, following a March incident in which a system failure caused the bank to mistakenly credit funds to a businessman’s account.
Read MoreGelephu—Waive Diagnostics plans to establish its South Asia base in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) by building a state-of-the-art genetic testing laboratory, positioning Bhutan as a regional leader in next-generation healthcare.
Read MoreFuel prices across the country have increased, even as the government continues to provide subsidies to cushion consumers.
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