The practice of “naming and shaming” individuals involved in drug offences has become increasingly common in Bhutan, pa...
Despite the government’s claim that work has begun to increase rural life insurance premiums from Nu 30,000 to Nu 150,0...
Paro— More than 70 journalists from various media...
As we come together at the closing of The PEMA sym...
Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the closing ceremony of The PEMA Symposium, the fi...
Dagana-Surja Man Rai, a 48-year-old farmer from Loongsilsa Chiwog, is among the remote...
Through a show of hands, the majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) voted in favour of the Cattle Tax Exemption Bill 2024 in the National Assembly yesterday.
Phuentsholing—India has approved two major cross-border railway projects connecting Samtse and Gelephu with West Bengal and Assam, committin...
Bhutan has urged world leaders to go beyond institutional reforms and act decisively on the most pressing challenge of the century—climate change.
India’s Power Finance Corporation (PFC) signed an...
The Royal Textile Academy (RTA) launched four innovative prototypes yesterday under its “Weaving into the Future Programme,” a major step toward modernising the traditional craft.
The Royal Centre for Disease Control has started producing rapid test kits to detect Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) infectio...
The National Council’s (NC) Economic Affairs Committee has recommended review...
Gender-inclusive governance gains ground as women take up leaderships roles in rural communities in Chukha
Survivors of violence and children in conflict with the law will now have access to protected serv...
More than 85,000 coffee saplings distributed in six gewogs
To address a USD 75 million funding gap for biodiversity conservation and sustai...
Baku, Azerbaijan—Developing nations and countries most vuln...
On Tuesday, July 31, Bhutan and India signed the protocol on the equalisation of the Chukha tariff, finalising the rates for Chukha power ex...
The men’s senior national cricket team of Bhutan faced an 85-run defeat against Saudi Arabia yesterday in the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qu...
SNV Bhutan, in partnership with key stakeholders, celebrated 15 years of work in improving water, sanitation, and hy...
Trashigang—A 19-year-old mother of two from Kanglu...
Local leaders are integrating GEDSI (Gender, Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) principles to prom...
Sakteng, Trashigang—For many years, residents of Sakteng gewog in Trashigang have struggled without a proper waste disposal facility, often...
Dungkar Dzong, gracefully perched on a landscape resembling the sacred dungkar, or conch shell,...
Baku, Azerbaijan—Amid cold rain and brisk winds in Baku, where COP29 is underway, Pakistan is rallying South Asian n...
The National Council (NC) ratified the Air Services Agreement (ASA) between Bhutan and Kuwait on November 20.
As a hotspot for ice loss, Bhutan faces escalating risks from rapidly growing glacial lakes and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).
Samtse—Residents of Yangphelthang in Norbugang gewog, Samtse, have voiced concerns over the distribution of missionary pamphlets in their community, prompting calls for a government investigation.
Many volunteers spent the week sleeping in guest houses and gewog halls, cooking together in makeshift kitchens, waking before sunrise, and travelling daily to assigned sites in buses.
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 rise of AI is creating new opportunities to preserve and promote Bhutanese culture, from documenting traditions to s...
The Pasakha mega dry port is 87 percent complete and on track for June completion, aiming to ease congestion in Phuentsh...
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....
The 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.
Read MoreThe 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?
Read MoreWith the recent appointment of Drangpon Ramjams, our judiciary stands fully constituted from the Drungkhag Courts to the Supreme Court. Senior Drangpons rise to higher benches. Younger judges step into their first posts in the lowest courts, an alignment and a constitutional moment.
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