The Prescription to Play (P2P) initiative is reshaping early childhood development, offering young children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, access to play-based learning crucial for cognitive and social growth.
Bhutanese women continue to be severely underrepresented in politics, with a recent study revealing deep-seated barriers preventing them from stepping into leadership roles.
This relationship began with people-to-people cont...
Nearly 500 Gyalsups from the inaugural cohort have been deployed in various national initiatives under the Gyalsung Headquarters. While their deployment is based on national needs, 495 Gyalsups have been stationed acro...
As Bhutan accelerates its infrastructure expansion, conservationists and engineers are grappling with a pressing challenge: how to develop without endangering the country’s rich biodiversity.
For the first time since meteorological records were maintained in 1996, Bhur Meteorological Station in Sarpang has record...
Bhutan took a historic step in its sports developm...
Over 146 individual farmers, farmer groups, and co-operatives are actively supplying fruits, vegetables, and meat...
Punakha—Visitors and residents crossing the iconic bazam—the wooden cantilever bridge—leading to the Punakha Dzong must now wear formal dress. The directive, issued by the Dorji Lopen, aims to reinforce the country’s cultural values and heritage and uphold the sanctity of the dzong.
Amid growing concerns over Bhutan’s waste crisis, experts have called for research and policy interventions to address the co...
Bhutan’s economic recovery faces headwinds with bad loans in four key sectors—agriculture and livestock, trade and commerce, transport, and...
Gelephu—The five-year project for the 13.6-kilometre (km) Gelephu-Tareythang highway in Sarpang—a key component of the Gelephu Mind...
A symposium held in Thimphu yesterday under the PLEASE project outlined a three-pronged strategy to reduce plastic waste, focusing on immediate, long-term, and youth-driven solutions.
Phuentsholing—The construction of a three-kilometre bypass at Rinchending will extend into the next financial year due to insuff...
Bhutanese traditional arts and crafts are more than just artistic expressions; they embody the country’s identity...
Bhutan’s senior men’s national football team will begin its AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers campaign today, playing...
His Majesty graces the Passing Out Parade ceremony of 2024 second cohort Gyalsung batch. His Majesty the King graced the Passing Out Parade ceremony of the Second Cohort of the 2024 Batch of the Gyalsung Training Programme at Jamtsholing, Samtse yersterday.
During the inaugural World Day for Glaciers on March 21, two men who have spent years working behind the scenes in the country’s high-altitude wilderness found themselves in an unfamiliar spotlight.
Bhutan’s Lottery awarded a staggering Nu 790 million in prize money in 2024, making dreams come true for countless players—a blessing in disguise for many.
The Bhutan Health Trust Fund (BHTF) eceived a donation of Nu 1,511,200 from the people of Haa. The contribution reflects the growin...
Tenzin Yoedchenma Dorjee from Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School won the 17th Golden Youth Award (GYA). The award ceremony, held in Thimphu yesterday, highlighted this year’s theme—Climate Change Innovation.
To raise awareness about Earth Hour and spotlight High Conservation Values (HCV), WWF-Bhutan, in partnership with the Bhutan Football Federation (BFF), hosted the HCV Football Championship in Thimphu on March 22.
Gelephu—Authorities are in the final stages of the preliminary investigati...
To enhance user experience with faster and more reliable mobile services, Bhutan Telecom (BT) is phasing out its 3G network. As part of...
Tuberculosis (TB) cases have been steadily rising in Bhutan over the past five years, making it a major public health concern. On average, TB cases have increased by 22 annually. In 2024, Bhutan recorded 920 cases, including 66 cases of drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), with 36 fatalities.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has prioritised sustaining the production of cereals and key crops to ensure food and nutri...
To mark the first-ever World Day for Glaciers yesterday, the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) hoste...
On a quiet Sunday morning in April 1964, a Bhutanese woman with leprosy...
Although one of the countries with the highest per capita water availability globally, Bhutan is confronted with a bizarre paradox—abundant water and growing scarcity.
Sarpang—It is hot in Sarpang these days. With temperatures already reaching 26°C, not many can work outdoors or without a fan, even indoors. But for the farmers of Sangaythang and Zhisarthang villages in Singye Gewog, preparing for the upcoming paddy season, it is not an issue.
At over 4,000 metres above sea level, in one of Bhutan’s most remote and fragile regions, children are attending school in tents, braving the cold, huddled in makesh...
Bhutan, along with Cambodia, China and Mongolia, is making solid progress in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of...
Punakha—Despite growing reports of financial ruin and emotional distress among victims of the QNET scheme, many are ques...
Bhutanese kidney transplant recipients are experiencing an alarmingly poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL), with...
The BoB Bhutan Premier League (BPL) 2025, the country’s top football tournament, returns on April 19 with simultaneous k...
The cost of goods and services in the country is projected to ease to 4.2 percent this year, according to the latest for...
Zhemgang—A herd of 11 elephants has, for the first time, moved from Sarpang to Zhemgang, leaving Tingtibi residents without water for two days after destroying the water pipes.
To address workplace accidents, the Institute of Technology and Professional Learning (ITPL) began a five-day training p...
After more than a decade in the tourism industry, Leki Wangmo made a dramatic career pivot, from showcasing her country’s beauty to preserving its ancient healing wisdom.
The shortage of over 1,100 teachers in our schools is not just a staffing issue—it is a crisis threatening the country’s education system and, by extension, our future. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development has launched a nationwide assessment to address inefficiencies in teacher deployment, but the findings reveal a deeper, more systemic problem.
Public infrastructure serves as the backbone of national economy, influencing everything from economic productivity to social well-being. Yet, for too long, quality control has been an afterthought rather than a fundamental principle guiding i...
The media serves as a watchdog of society, holding institutions and individuals accountable for their actions. It plays an important role in upholding democracy, exposing corruption, and ensuring transparency in governance. However, as much...
We are at a crossroads in our fight against waste. The country, known for its pristine environment and Gross National Happiness philosophy, is now grappling with an escalating waste crisis. If immediate, evidence-based action...
The call for privatising or establishing a public-private partnership (PPP) to develop and maintain electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is valid, given the crucial role of infrastructure in advancing the EV agenda. The challeng...
Bhutan’s ambitious target of replacing 70 percent of its vehicles with electric ones by 2035 is a visionary step towards sustainability. However, without a well-planned and efficiently maintained network of charging stations, this goal could r...
In Bhutan, where strong family values and community ties form the foundation of society, the way we raise our children d...
The boulder trade emerged as a boon for Bhutanese businessmen and the economy. With Bangladesh experiencing a surge in construction demand and Bhutan being rich in stones, the trade seemed like a perfect fit.
From a distance, our glacial-fed rivers appear pristine. But a closer look along the riverbanks , especially in urban areas, reveals quite a different picture. Plastic was...
Tuberculosis (TB) seems to be quietly spreading across the country, posing a serious public health issue. Despite medica...
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Smartphone imports spiked to Nu 2.72 billion in 2024, a sharp increase from Nu 2.2 billion in 2023. This jump propelled...
Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) has received 3,969 loan applications across its 35 branches nationwide, totaling...
Bhutan’s international payment systems showed mixed trends in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, recording a sharp increas...
The country’s total hydropower generation increased by 11 percent, reaching 11, 699.68 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electrici...
The country’s foreign exchange reserves grew by 15.39 percent year-over-year, reaching USD 700.51 million as of December...
For years, the Royal University of Bhutan’s conference hall in Thimphu has hosted policymakers, intellectuals, and exper...
A foreign direct investment (FDI) company has been navigating the bureaucratic corridors for more than a year now tryin...
Bhutan’s agricultural exports have shown impressive performance, generating Nu 3.51 billion last year. Cardamom, oranges...
Much to the relief of Bhutan and its citizens, the United States has upgraded Bhutan to its “yellow” category under revi...
Bhutan is yet to see a single homegrown startup break into the regional or international market. This is not for lack of...
The Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for Children and Youth with Disabilities is launching a major initiative to train 80 parents of children with disabilities, aiming to empower families left behind by traditional educational and support systems.
Read MorePema Tsho Sakhu, a 13-year-old Bhutanese student living in Perth, Australia, is already reaching for the stars, literally.
Read MoreThe Clock Tower Square in Thimphu came alive over the weekend with the colours, flavours, and rhythms of Thailand.
Read MoreMore than 70,000 acres of forestland have been lost to fire in the country in just five years. This is not merely a statistic—it is a serious problem. The country has seen 261 separate incidents between 2020 and 2024, with fires burning through ecosystems, livelihoods, and a piece of our natural identity. Behind these numbers lies a pattern that is as troubling as the flames themselves—the rising
Read MoreOn the evening of February 21 this year, waves of messages extending warm felicitations on the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King were still echoing across all social media platforms. In Thailand, the occasion blossomed into an extraordinary declaration from the Royal Court– the state visit of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn to Bhutan.
Read MoreSamtse—Poultry and piggery farming has become a primary source of livelihood for many farmers in Maedgang, under Norbuang gewog in Samtse.
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