Punakha—The Punakha-Gasa highway, which was damaged by flash floods on June 2, is now open to traffic after restoration on three affected sections was completed.
Trashigang—In Rizoryerchiilo chiwog, Udzorong gewog in Trashigang Dzongkhag, life for farmers was once an endless struggle between hope and hardship.
To enhance the market for organically certified products grown by Bhutanese farmers, the Department of A...
This year, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) spearheaded the celebration of International Day of Yoga, underlining the increasing impor...
His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, and Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck graced Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology’s (GCIT) 2025 Capstone Tech Innovation Showcase on June 18.
Choden (name changed), a bright fifth-grader, saw her childhood abruptly halted when she was forced to drop ou...
In a notification issued yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade...
Urban households in Bhutan spend nearly 46 percent more each month than their rural counterparts, according to the Household Consum...
The majority of the Members of Parliament (MPs) in the National Council (NC) yesterday supported the goods and services tax’s (GST) commencement date on May 26 this year, in accordance with the Section 46B of the Public Finance (Amendment) Act 2012.
Once a cornerstone of the country’s rural economy, the citrus industry has seen steep decline since the early 2000s. Devastated by diseas...
The National Assembly (NA) yesterday unanimously adopted the Alternative Dispute Resolution (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2024 during the ongoing Third Session of the Fourth Parliament.
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has informed the National Council (NC) that Bhutan’s national debt remains at a manageable level, despite being...
Bhutan’s development thinkers made a passionate call to redefine progress, not in terms of income or infrastructure, but as a deeply personal and collective journey toward peace, balance, and happiness.
The SAARC Development Fund (SDF), in collaboration...
Rationalisation of schools is not about denying stude...
Dagana— With water sources rapidly drying up and threatening the livelihoods of ove...
Wangdue— For generations, the families of Drinchengang (formerly Rinchengang) in Thedtsho gewog, Wangdue, have lived in tightly clustered adobe homes, sharing not only walls but also fire, food, and a singular sense of kinship.
Members of Parliament (MP) yesterday called on the health ministry to prioritise the d...
As climate change continues to reshape Bhutan’s mountainous terrain, entire communities are bei...
Her Majesty Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, Patron of the Tarayana Foundation, graced the opening of a two-day...
As the armed confrontation between Iran and Israel enters its second week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has confirmed that all Bhutanese nationals residing in the Middle East are safe and unaffected by the escalating violence.
The tax reform proposed in the Income Tax Bill 2025 is expected to cost the government up to Nu 5.57...
Samtse—The areca nut production in Bhutan has sharply declined over the past three years despite an increase in the number of trees planted.
Jomotsangkha — In the quiet corners of Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary (JWS), a touching story of companionship and car...
The incident involving two Bhutanese individuals defacing a 30,000-year-old sacred Uluru rock in Australia in August last year has raised uncomfortable but necessary questions about religious and cultural sensitivity, and ethical conduct abroad.
India’s Ambassador to Bhutan Sudhakar Dalela talks to Kuensel Reporter Thukten Zangpo about India-Bhutan relations, trade and technology, and the visionary initiatives like Gelephu Mind...
India’s Ambassador to Bhutan Sudhakar Dalela talks about Indo-Bhutan ties, priority areas, the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, and more..
The National Assembly yesterday unanimously adopted the Income Tax Bill of Bhutan 2025, a comprehensive tax reform to replace the existing 2001 Income Tax Act, which now mov...
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Kingdom of Thailand is expected to be implemented by January 2026.
Curriculum expansion featured the launch of a graduate programme in International Climate Change and Environmental Law, coupled with ongoing reviews of existing courses and continued strong graduate employability outcomes.
The mid-term review meeting of the 13th Plan for the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), chaired by th...
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....
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...
Curriculum expansion featured the launch of a graduate programme in International Climate Change and Environmental Law, coupled with ongoing reviews of existing courses and continued strong graduate employability outcomes.
Read MoreThe mid-term review meeting of the 13th Plan for the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), chaired by the Prime Minister, assessed the achievements made over the years in the ministry.
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