A key government pledge to improve inter-dzongkhag connectivity is moving forward, the topographic survey for the Nahi in Wangdue to Chamgang in Thimphu road begins today.
Samdrupjongkhar—The completion of a new water supply system on May 31, 2025 under the Dewathang water supply project helps en...
Sherab Gyeltshen, 31, from the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) is the champion of the men’s category of the sixth edition of the Dragon Fur...
In a cramped one-room home in Thimphu, 39-year-old Rinchen Dema is w...
Adani Power, India’s largest private power producer, and the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) signed the shareholders agreement to develop the 570MW Wangchhu hydroelectric project yesterday in New Delhi, India.
The country’s national debt climbed to Nu 303.97 billion as of June this year, which is equivalent to 100.5 percent of the estimated gross domestic product (GDP), according to the fi...
Gelephu—The sun beats down on Gelephu, where temperatures hover around 33°C, yet the heat and humidity do not slow the steady rhythm of thousands of Bhutanese volunteers. Dressed in national attire, sun-caps, and boots...
Electricity is finally on its way to Lunana, one of the highland frontiers of the country, which takes more than a week on fo...
Trongsa—The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) secured a victory in the Nubi-Tangsibji bye-election, a win that was driven by voters’ continued confidence in the ruling party’s ability to deliver on its commitments.
Bhutan and Vietnam are strikingly different in geography, economy, and politics, yet they...
From the border town of Phuentsholing to international bodybuilding stages, Bollywood film sets, and the forefront o...
A Bhutanese geologist has been awarded a prestigious grant to strengthen t...
Plans to relocate the Thimphu Dzongkhag Administration, a proposal that has been in the works for more than a decade, remain unfulfilled because of shifting urban development plans.
For years, some Thimphu residents slipped out under the cover of night—and sometimes at the break of dawn—to dump...
His Majesty the King joined 7,050 volunteers contributing zhabtog to develop public spaces and parks across...
Trongsa—The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Phuntsho Dendup, has won the Nubi-Tangsibji bye-election, securing the seat for his party for the fi...
His Holiness the Je Khenpo consecrated the Royal Bhutan Temple in Rajgir, India, called Druk Goen Wogmin Nyipa, yesterday, marking a milestone in Bhutan’s spiritual and diplomatic ties with India.
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) is working on an ambitious plan to recast the country’s bureaucracy into an “...
Trongsa—High on the windy Pelela Pass, huddled inside a small, makeshift stall, Leki Dema’s fingers are in constant motion. She quietly w...
The cost of goods and services eased slightly in June this year, but prices remain higher compared to the same month last year,...
Samtse—More than 28,000 people in Tashicholing, Samtse, and nearby areas now have better access to healthcare following the inauguration of a new 20-bed hospital yesterday.
Pemagatshel—Four years ago, Tashi Dhendup from Shumar, Pemagatshel, quit his job in tourism due to Covid-19. This left him at a crossroads,...
Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised concerns over the lack of clear guidelines and support for thromde and Yenlag throm development across the...
A group of Bhutanese in Australia has launched Druk Support Network—a community driven initiative to address challenges faced...
Panbang, Zhemgang—Fifty-two-year-old Tshedar and fifty-six-year-old Chamchi, a disabled couple from the remote Ka...
In 2017, a Royal Command set in motion an ambitious vision: the establishment of a cancer hospital in Bhutan. That vision is now taking shape—not only in the form of buildings, but also through pol...
Gelephu—In the spirit of nation-building, 5,357 Bhutanese from every corner of the country have co...
The Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited (RICB) launched two new products yesterday, the Deferred Annuity S...
Samtse—Residents of Gawadung, formerly known as Sukreti in Samtse, will no longer face isolation during the summer months. A new permanent bridge over the Sukreti river was inaugurated yesterday.
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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