Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) has been told to go back to the drawing board after its proposal to slash data prices failed to meet a government order mandating a 50 percent reduction.
At the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Bhutan reaffirmed its climate leadership, inclusive...
The inaugural Indo-Bhutan Inter-Club Golf Tournament, held in the capital from September 25–26, featured 24 teams from both countries. With four golfers each team, the ev...
His Majesty the King granted an audience to the new Ambassador of India to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, who presented his credentials on Wednesday, September 24.
Bhutan will make its debut at Milan Fashion Week 2025 with a capsule collection co-created by Bhutanese women artisans and designers, celebrating the country’s centuries-old textile heritage on one of the world’s most influential fashion stages.
The sky over Bumthang was clear as the Wangduechholing Palace...
A 43-year-old farmer from Rinchenzor Chiwog, Pemagatshel, was killed and another man injured after a gaur attack in the Manas Park area, about seven kilometres from Norbugang Gewog, on September 20. T...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) has increased the number of vacancies for administration an...
As we mark 40 years of diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Sweden, this is a significant milestone. Why is celebrating this 40-year jubilee so important? Ambassador Thesleff: It’s a crucial point to take stock of what we have achieved together over the past four decades. But more importantly, it’s the best time to look forward and ask what we will do in the coming four or five decades ahead.
Trashigang—Every Saturday afternoon, a group of Sherubtse College students can be found at Draktsho East in Kanglung, engaging children in games, sto...
Paro FC has once again retained its position as the country’s top football club by winning the BoB Bhutan Premier League (BPL) 2025 with one game still left to play.
His Majesty the King's 34th birthday was celebrated around the country on November 11. In Thimphu, monks, government officials, representatives of the armed forces, the diplomatic community, vis...
Phuentsholing—Hoteliers in Phuentsholing, once thriving on the town’s role as a busy transit point for tourists, are now struggling to survive after the introduction of the revised Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
The 54 megawatt (MW) Burgangchhu and the 32MW Yungichhu hydropowe...
As the world marks 80 years of multilateralism, Prime Minister Ts...
The High Court yesterday upheld the lower court’s decision to terminate the former chief executive officer (CEO) of the Bhutan Broadcasting Service C...
The president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda, is on a three-day official visit to Bhutan from September 23 to 25 to strengthen collaboration between the bank and Bhutan government.
Thimphu Thromde has allocated Nu 66.6 million to rebuild the stormwater dr...
The Director General of the Austrian Development Corporation, Dr. Erle Hochleitner, was received in audience by His Majesty the King on Tuesday.
A new joint report from UNICEF and the Ministry of Health (MoH) warns that the triple burden of malnutrition, the co...
The eighth Royal Highland Festival will be held on October 23-24, in Laya, Gasa, under the theme “Celebrating Highland Resilience and Prosperity.”
Baku, Azerbaijan—The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, which includes Bhutan, is warming at an alarming rate, losing glaciers at twice the speed of other mountain rang...
A recent audit by the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has revealed major delays and gaps in the disability education pro...
Projects encompass 2,000 MW hydro, 500 MW solar and 2,500 MW of pumped storage capacit...
Sakteng, Trashigang—It is late morning in the highland settlement of Sakteng and the winter’s chil...
Community-led initiatives are transforming water safety and sustainability, ensuring safer, more secure...
A recent assessment report, Assessment of Gender Equality in Public Administr...
Baku, Azerbaijan – An official from a UN office in New Delhi, India, who recently visited Thimphu and Paro, commended Bhutan for its pristine rivers and environmental consciousness. Howeve...
The National Council’s special committee on education expressed concerns over unfair and inconsistent teacher transfer and promotion practices, which are causing dissatisfaction and demotivation among educators across the country.
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development plans to reinstate ICT exams for Class XII from 2026 to strengthen digital skills for higher education and employment.
Foreign exchange reserves reached USD 1.15 billion in February 2026, up 33.64 percent year-on-year, and are sufficient t...
Starting with a simple sewing machine and a curiosity for the craft, Wesel gradually developed her skills, combining Bhutanese tradition with global design trends.
Southern Bhutan faces heavy rain and storms, while northern highlands get light snow, driven by pre-monsoon weather syst...
The Beyond Graduation Production and Empowerment-supported unit might be an answer to how persons with disabilities can...
By 2030, BRECSA aims to boost resilient commercial agriculture by 30 percent across the four districts, improve food and nutrition security, and connect scattered producer groups into a coordinated agri-food system.
Electricity and improved roads have enabled residents of Merak to upgrade homes, switch from traditional fire stoves to...
With Bhutan aiming for His Majesty’s Gelephu Mindfulness City and a tenfold GDP boost, the BOC says sports must evolve t...
The government has made a slew of pledges to reform the media sector, yet, little of it has been realised so far. The...
Punakha—The 74-kilometre Punakha–Gasa National Highway, the only motorable road linking Gasa Dzongkhag, is undergoing ma...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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 recent assessment by experts from the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal serves as a stark reminder th...
After over 15 years of delay, Kabesa’s Local Area Plan is nearing endorsement, giving hope to residents long affected by financial strain and deteriorating materials.
Read MoreThe Pasakha mega dry port is 87 percent complete and on track for June completion, aiming to ease congestion in Phuentsholing and improve cargo movement.
Read MoreThe rise of AI is creating new opportunities to preserve and promote Bhutanese culture, from documenting traditions to supporting the Dzongkha language.
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