Sniffing out crime
Bella, a 10-year-old explosive detection dog of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), continues to serve with precision and discipline alongside her handler, Tendel Jamtsho.
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The High Court yesterday upheld the lower court’s decision to terminate the former chief executive officer (CEO) of the Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation (BBS), Kaka Tshering.
The president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda, is on a three-day official visit...
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-existence of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight or obesity is eroding human capital and reshaping the country’s future prospects.
The eighth Royal Highland Festival will be held on October 23-24, in Laya, Gasa, under the them...
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 educat...
Despite the National Assembly’s endorsement in Jul...
Baku, Azerbaijan— The first week of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) summit, held in Bak...
Poverty, social pressure, cultural norms, and inadequate resources contribute to early...
Dagana — Residents of Dogak and Balleygang chiwogs, Gozhi gewog in Dagana will soon initiate an aloe-vera soap pr...
A webinar titled “Citizen Participation and Engagement in Bhutan”, organised by the Bhutan Media Foundation, G...
367 BTC worth USD 33.5M sold last Thursday
The government has awarded the contract to develop the BITS to Data Torque, a New Zealand-based tech firm, with an estimated project cost exceeding Nu 1 billion
His Majesty the King graced the ground breaking (Salhang tendrel) ceremony of the Gelephu Choeten yesterday, which will be a significa...
The review, supported by UNDP and UNDESA, assessed...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has installed advanced flood Early Warning Systems (EWS) in...
Bhutan’s battle against climate change is becoming increasingly urgent, but experts say that much of the focus has been at the national and policy le...
Around 15 members of Bhutanese delegation are part...
The Minister for the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), Namgyal Dorji, said that creating job opportunities was a top priority for the...
As social media use in Bhutan continues to grow, concerns about the lack of regulations and its potential negative impact on society are intensifying.
Wangdue — Four individuals, aged between 50 and 66, have been arrested in Wangdue for allegedly attempting to strike a deal involving four Asian elephant tusks in Punatshangchhu.
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 five-day programme, running from April 10 to 14, will see volunteers working across several sites within GMC, cleari...
Bhutan’s economy is set for strong growth from hydropower, but youth unemployment, outward migration, rising fuel prices...
In what residents are describing as the worst hailstorm of their lifetimes, a violent downpour of hailstones swept acros...
“More than profit, our mission has always been to provide high-quality drinking water to our consumers,” he said. “This...
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...
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 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...
Bella, a 10-year-old explosive detection dog of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), continues to serve with precision and discipline alongside her handler, Tendel Jamtsho.
Read MoreHomestay owners across the Merak gewog have reported rising earnings and visitor numbers.
Read MoreThe Phuentsholing Thromde Enhancement Programme (PTEP) has been launched to revive Phuentsholing’s economy and urban activity.
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