The Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law (JSW Law), in collaboration with Anand and Anand, a leading intellectual property law firm from India, hosted a day-long international conference on “Mindful Artificial Intelligence (AI), Just Laws, Better Lives” at the JSW Law campus in Pangbisa, Paro, yesterday.
Lhuentse—At Menchugang in Tsenkhar Gewog, Lhuentse...
Tsirang—Poultry farms in the country’s primary egg-producing dzongkhags like Tsirang, Sarpang, and Dagana are under strain, as a handf...
Twenty-four bodybuilders, including seven women, will compete in the 14th National Bod...
Pemagatshel—Even after commercial plots were allocated eight years ago, the development of Pemagatshel’s new township i...
The lone Bhutanese film submitted for nomination did not meet the selection standards
As of yesterday, 985 individuals from various sectors ha...
Dr Dechen Wangmo, a graduate of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in Colombo, Sri Lanka, made history at the university’s 2024 Genera...
From overwhelming workloads during peak times to delays in essential allowances, health w...
Gelephu—A year ago, Kabita Gurung, 43, faced the difficult decision to close her thriving chilli farm in Samtenling, Sarpang, due to labour shortage
The latest Labour Force Survey Quarterly Report has revealed that many individuals without any formal education thrive in the job market while those with higher degrees face major...
Phajo Nidup, 38, has been implicated in 17 criminal cases involving alleged fraudulent loans.
Over 5,000 Bhutanese gathered at HBF Stadium in Perth, Australia, for the second Royal audience with His Majesty the King and...
The government’s Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), particularly low-interest loans disbursed through the financial institut...
Pemagatshel—It is 8am. A mild morning in Khangma, Pemagatshel.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the alarming rise in tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure in the...
A total of 25,795 traffic violations, with 3,459 cases attributed to driving under the influence o...
Despite the overall employment rate of nearly 97 percent, there are significant disparities in the labour mark...
More than 1,000 Bhutanese, including those in Australia, are involved in Global E-commerce
Bhutan is set to host its maiden international cricket tournament, Bhutan T20 International Quadrangular Series, from October 19 to 25 at the G...
Pemagatshel-The metal design business in Pemagatshel is transforming the roles of women in rural Bhutan.
The total Seventh Plan budget of Nu. 410.212 million for Bumthang dzongkhag is almost a three-fold increase from the Sixth Plan outlay of Nu. 149.327 million.
Dental patients will no longer have to commute to Taba, Thimphu to receive treatments or checkups as the Department of Dentistry will...
In the past four years, Bhutan recorded 650 cases of cybersecurity threats and attacks, with 204 incidents occurring in 2024 alone.
The plant will produce 60MT of charcoal monthly
While international Venture Capital (VC) firms are showing growing interest in investing in...
In a gathering unlike any seen before on a foreign soil yesterday, Perth’s HBF Park Stadium was filled with close to 16,000 Bhutanese eager to meet Their Majesties the King and Gyaltsue...
Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen graced the inaugural ses...
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.
Did you know Bhutan produces only about one-third of the cereals and less than one-fifth of the vegetable oils it consumes? A new report highlights the country's heavy reliance on imports for primary dietary calories and the shrinking agricultural base that is making it increasingly difficult to close the gap.
Delayed monsoon rains, parched terraces and the looming threat of a Super El Niño have left Bhutanese farmers facing sev...
Bhutan is set to become the leading research and certification hub for a pioneering global project that converts Pongami...
Bhutanese ultra-marathoner Jigme Tenzin, widely known among his peers as the “Mountain Man”, has set the fastest known t...
Fuel prices remained unchanged in the latest revision, but it's not all good news for petrol vehicle owners. Find out wh...
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new rule that will end the long-standing “durati...
Bhutan and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral development co-operation during the 21st Bhutan-Japa...
The violence that erupted during the Bhutan Premier League match between Thimphu FC and Drukpa FC at Changlimithang Stad...
The Phuentsholing General Hospital has apologised for the recent incident and pledged to address systemic gaps in its pa...
The State of the Nation Report (SoTNR) presented by the Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during the summer session of Parl...
Central banks from across the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region have called for stronger regulatory cooperation, unified technical standards, and enhanced trust among financial institutions.
Four key economic sectors have breached the Royal Monetary Authority’s (RMA) 5 percent non-performing loan (NPL) thresho...
Bhutanese households spend an average of Nu 27,689 annually on routine religious and ceremonial activities, according to...
Ten companies listed on the Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan Limited (RSEBL) have declared dividends for the financia...
The National Council yesterday deliberated on the National Budget Report for FY 2026–27, the Budget Appropriation Bill for FY 2026–27, and the Supplementary Budget Appropriation Bill for FY 2025–26.
Bhutan will begin testing its expanded Green Finance Taxonomy 2026 with a six-month pilot from June to November, before...
Drukpa Tshezhi, which falls on 18 July this year, commemorates the first teaching the Buddha gave after his enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree.
All of us carry a subtle, nagging insecurity about who we are — a persistent need to confirm that there is a solid, permanent self we call “me.” This ins...
There is a particular kind of courage required to make a film almost entirely without dialogue, trusting landscape, silence, and a single face. At 70, veteran...
When the doors of Little Bhutan closed during the pandemic, Bangkok lost more than just its only Bhutanese restaurant. F...
Lama, as a young guy, I’m concerned about the future. What do you think will be the biggest issue for the planet within the next half century, and how do you think we can face it? Are you optimis...
Set against the quieter surroundings of Lower Taba, Vietnam Corner brings a distinctive slice of Vietnam to Thimphu’s gr...
No, I didn’t watch the video. Unless I were acting in a law enforcement capacity, I would not view this kind of footage. In cases of a fight or an accident, I try to consider how I would feel in the position of...
Like television, the internet, and AI, TikTok can be a force for good or bad. It entirely depends on how it is used.
Like television, the internet, and AI, TikTok can be a force for good or bad. It entirely depends on how it is used.
Once born into a physical body, there are certain absolute necessities without which most of us are incapable of experie...
Every single day, Bhutan adds 38 new petrol and diesel vehicles to its roads. In just the first six months of this year, we registered 6,921 fossil fuel cars. Electric vehicles? Only 279.
The Film Association of Bhutan (FAB) has lost its legal standing as a Civil Society Organisation following its deregistration by the CSO Authority in January, after prolonged non-c...
As voters head to the polls today to elect the Thrompons and thromde thuemis of Thimphu and Phuentsholing, the most striking feature of this election has not been fierce competition or spirited public debate. It has been the sil...
Bhutan's rich forests are not only a source of clean air, water, and wealth. Hidden within the thickets is also a web of corruption whether in illegal felling, illicit sale, or collusion among official...
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is under construction. Heavy earthmoving machines and trucks work round the clock at the international airport. Designs for highways a...
Summer holidays have officially begun for students across the country, and with them comes a familiar parental dilemma. If you have relaxed the screen-time rules and returned that confiscated phone or tablet to your child’...
It is a common perception that corruption, in its quieter forms of favouritism and nepotism, is no longer an aberration but a feature of how things work in Bhutan.
The Election Commission of Bhutan’s (ECB) recent announcement that it will vet election pledges comes at the most appropriate time. The first test will be applied to the aspiring Thrompon candidates, who hav...
Homeownership in Bhutan, long understood as the most reliable pathway to financial security, is rapidly becoming an illusion. For young professionals, civil serva...
A common development paradox in Bhutan is the squandering of scarce resources on funding our projects, big or small.
The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support be...
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...
Duchen Nga Zom is a duzom—an auspicious convergence of sacred time within the Buddhist calendar, marked by the meeting o...
Hantavirus is not a single virus but a family of rodent-borne viruses that occasionally spill over into humans, sometime...
The desire for happiness is universal, and beauty, prestige, and wealth have always been seen as pathways to achieve it....
The Royal Civil Service Commission has identified a concerning trend that deserves urgent attention. Our civil service,...
The closure of drayangs (entertainment centres) is an issue that most sensible Bhutanese, except perhaps the operators,...
The conflict in the Middle East has once again exposed our dependence on overseas employment as a pressure valve for dom...
Bhutanese, friends of Bhutan, and our well-wishers are willingly answering the call to fulfill the Royal vision of erect...
Financial institutions are the lifeblood of any modern economy. They mobilise savings, allocate capital, manage risk, an...
Today, technology brings unprecedented convenience to the lives of our youth. With just a few clicks, students can access a wide range of information. However, a growing problem is emerging in our schools.
Read MoreEvery single day, Bhutan adds 38 new petrol and diesel vehicles to its roads. In just the first six months of this year, we registered 6,921 fossil fuel cars. Electric vehicles? Only 279.
Read MoreMore than 5,000 hectares of farmland have gone out of production in the past four years, widening the gap between Bhutan’s food self-reliance ambitions and the land available for agriculture.
Read MoreA senior technical officer of Bhutan Telecom, who was sent on compulsory retirement, alleges unfair treatment, inconsistent disciplinary action, and lack of procedural fairness.
Read MoreThe country’s electricity imports more than doubled during the 2025–2026 winter lean season as rising domestic demand continued to outpace hydropower generation.
Read MoreAfter sitting largely idle for nearly five years, the Geney Eco-Tourism Facility in Geney Gewog, Thimphu has finally been leased to a private operator for operation.
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