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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The Royal audiences with the Bhutanese community in Sydney...
The Department of Traditional Medicine, which was downgraded to a division under the health ministry following civil servi...
Nu 45.3 million revenue generated from phase I of timber extraction
The security factor In the southem dzongkhags is causing deep concern to the heads of departments who presented the Seventh Plan programm...
The government has so far spent Nu 7.936 million to develop 39 government apps under the Government-to-Citizen initiative, with annual maintenance costs amounting to Nu 1.132 million.
Health ministry is working on a regulatory framework for private sector participation
In the ongoing saga of contract employee regularisation, the government has prop...
Following the approval of only a few loan applicants under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay...
Gelephu—The promising economic prospects linked to the planned Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) have ignited a rush to purch...
His Majesty the King arrived in Sydney, Australia, on the morning of October 10, aboard a special Drukair flight, accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel...
An eight-member parliamentary delegation from Bhut...
Experts are advocating for a transformative approach to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), emphasising that the p...
GovTech is currently engaged in a third satellite project aimed at deve...
…overall unemployment rate has reached 3.1 percent
In response to the surge in tobacco imports and growing consumption, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has outlined its strategy to balance economic and public health concerns, particularly in...
Bhutan’s imports are projected to reach Nu 97.7 billion this year, with more than 85 percent coming from India—this is from the finance ministry’s June update.
His Majesty the King has granted amnesty to 313 more southern Bhutanese who were in detention for their involvement in anti-national activities.
His Majesty the King returned to Bhutan on Thursday after a four-day working visit to India. In New Delhi, His Majesty the King met with President R. Venkataraman and Prime Minister P....
Sarpang—Barely a month after completing the Rural Water Supply Scheme (RWSS) in Lhayul village, Chhudzom, Sarpang, the project is struggling to supply water to the community...
Kuensel's reporter Lhakpa Quendren talks to CEO of ORO Bank, Mike Kayamori, on how the bank leads the way in sustainable,...
Around 6.42 tonnes of fertile topsoil per hectare are lost annually to soil erosion in the country
The National Pension and Provident Fund (NPPF) plans to bolster retirement security for the elderly population throu...
The historic Lingzhi Yugyal Dzong—one of the key fortresses along Bhutan’s northern frontier—which was severely damaged by the 2011 earthquake has been restored to its...
At the Bhutan Innovation Forum yesterday, economist and House of Lords member in the United Kingd...
Mountain Hazelnuts (MH) is proud to announce the l...
Bhutan has a unique opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition due to its abundant hydroelectric potenti...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) are key focu...
Paro—While Bhutan is celebrated for its commitment to environmental conservation, the country is y...
Paro—Bhutan is gearing up for an ambitious energy transformation over the next 15 years, aiming to add 15,000 megawatts (MW) of hydropower and between 5,000 and 6,000 MW of solar energy to its current capacity.
JDWNRH currently has 329 oxygen concentrators, but 308 have already been issued to patients for home use, leaving just 21 available for new admissions
On September 19, 2025, Sonam Tashi submitted a formal petition to the Gup of Phuntshothang Gewog, requesting an investig...
Many volunteers spent the week sleeping in guest houses and gewog halls, cooking together in makeshift kitchens, waking...
According to the police report submitted to the court, Sangay Tempa returned home intoxicated after participating in pre...
“The Executive Board chair is a very powerful but also a very sensitive position,” said the Health Secretary. “We must e...
The Bhutan office of the World Food Programme has contributed 13 mobile storage units valued at Nu 4.2 million to the De...
A total of six teams participated, each comprising three students, representing Motithang HSS, Dechencholing HSS, Babesa...
Bhutan’s art scene is evolving as a new generation of artists explores more personal and introspective themes while rema...
The victim has also been charged with assault, while eight others face charges including battery and aiding and abetting...
After over 15 years of delay, Kabesa’s Local Area Plan is nearing endorsement, giving hope to residents long affected by...
The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support beyond seed funding remains limited, making it difficult for existing startups to scale and sustain operations.
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...
You are not alone in your confusion — and much of it arises from the word itself. Emptiness can sound like nothingness, which is precisely what it does not mean. A more precise term might be: empty of inherent existence.
The monthly Sunday brunch at Le Méridien has become a special experience that goes beyond dining, offering guests a relaxed four-hour setting to reconnect with family and friends.
Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly ad...
Studies and end of life accounts consistently show that many of us leave this world with the same stinging regrets: not spending enough time with our loved ones, and not investing enough time...
The deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-needed respite that eases global anxieties over spiraling economic and geopolitical crises. However, as we pause to seek solutions, a far greater threat to humanity remains largely unspoken. What would be the environmental cost of the wars?
The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely intervention. The initiative calls for shared responsibility amid rising fuel costs and a supply line...
The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society members under the vision of building a resilient media ecosystem. The Bhutan Media Forum Award...
As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must be measured against the promises it made. Such a review is essential to a...
The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adjust to the unpredictable and fast-changing market and policy decisions. From the cost...
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...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...
For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of...
Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic....
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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