Pemagatshel—Sangay Norzom, a 65-year-old farmer from Chokorling gewog in Nganglam, Pemagatshel, is a proud owner of a user-friendly mini-tiller, a machine that promises to ease years of backbreaking labour.
The National Assembly (NA) yesterday unanimously adopted the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation...
The final year students of Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT), Kabesa, showcased 16 innovative real-life proje...
The annual plan budget meeting of the Dzongkhags began on January 21, 1983, in the conference hall of the M...
November 11, 1982 the 27th birthday of His Majesty the King was celebrated with great enthusiasm and delight throughout the country. In Thimphu more than 5,000 people had gathered at Changlim...
The government has proposed to levy a 10 percent tax on the interest earned through fixed deposits and dividend in the Income Tax Bill...
The government is intensifying efforts to reintegrate Bhutanese citizens returning from o...
The National Assembly will today vote on the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (...
Phuentsholing—A new waste drop-off centre is under construction at Rinchending, about three kilometres from Phuentsholing, which will tackle the town’s growing waste issue and ease waste disposal.
A student team from Druk School and Pelkhil School has won international reco...
Trashigang—In the verdant hills of Darjayling, Yangny...
Punakha—Restoration efforts are underway to reopen the Punakha–Gasa highway, which suffered major damage due to flash floods on June 2, cutting off the district fro...
With monsoon rains lashing the country, roadblocks, landslides, and vehicle accidents are resurfacing as familiar threats to Bhutan’s fragile transport infrastructure and public safety.
Paro’s long-standing sewage crisis, which sees untreated wastewater flowing directly into the Paro Ch...
Chukha—Once a thriving roadside town along the Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway, Tshimasham in Chukha has been facing a sl...
Gelephu—Landowners affected by the planned Gelephu International Airport have received a temporary reprieve as banks will suspen...
The economic stimulus programme (ESP), designed to invigorate the economy, is already demonstrating significant early achievements, Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Employment Namgyal Dorji said during meet-the-press yesterday.
The future of Bhutan’s largest hydropower project, the 1,200-megawatt (MW) Punatsangchhu-I, now hinges on the outcome of a critical...
As pledged during the election campaign, the ruling government is movin...
The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) has announced seven l...
The National Assembly (NA) yesterday unanimously adopted the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance at the Third Session of the Fourth Parliament.
The government will not be able to construct the proposed Lauri to Merak gewog road in the 13th Plan, Minister of Infrastr...
The Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC) of the Nation...
14. Defending the Nation against Internal and External Threats During His Majesty’s reign, two major threats to the country’s security and sovereignty were encountered, namely the southern Bhutan insurrection in...
Chali, Mongar—Once gripped by water scarcity, the village of Wamakhar in Chali gewog is now a flourishing hub of commercial vegetable farming, the villagers credit the Commercial Agriculture and Resilient Livelihoods Enhancement Programme (CARLEP) for the successful rural water supply intervention.
To tackle the growing crisis of youth substance abuse, the Ministry of Education...
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has announced the commencement...
The Gelephu Nation Building Bond (GNBB) raised Nu 3.347 bil...
Phuentsholing—Following Kuensel’s investigative report on fronting and unfair practices in the cardamom business, the government reiterated that fronting is a criminal offence under the 2022 amendment to the Penal Code.
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development plans to reinstate ICT exams for Class XII from 2026 to strengthen digital skills for higher education and employment.
Foreign exchange reserves reached USD 1.15 billion in February 2026, up 33.64 percent year-on-year, and are sufficient t...
Starting with a simple sewing machine and a curiosity for the craft, Wesel gradually developed her skills, combining Bhutanese tradition with global design trends.
Southern Bhutan faces heavy rain and storms, while northern highlands get light snow, driven by pre-monsoon weather syst...
The Beyond Graduation Production and Empowerment-supported unit might be an answer to how persons with disabilities can...
By 2030, BRECSA aims to boost resilient commercial agriculture by 30 percent across the four districts, improve food and nutrition security, and connect scattered producer groups into a coordinated agri-food system.
Electricity and improved roads have enabled residents of Merak to upgrade homes, switch from traditional fire stoves to...
With Bhutan aiming for His Majesty’s Gelephu Mindfulness City and a tenfold GDP boost, the BOC says sports must evolve t...
The government has made a slew of pledges to reform the media sector, yet, little of it has been realised so far. The...
Punakha—The 74-kilometre Punakha–Gasa National Highway, the only motorable road linking Gasa Dzongkhag, is undergoing ma...
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...
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...
After over 15 years of delay, Kabesa’s Local Area Plan is nearing endorsement, giving hope to residents long affected by financial strain and deteriorating materials.
Read MoreThe Pasakha mega dry port is 87 percent complete and on track for June completion, aiming to ease congestion in Phuentsholing and improve cargo movement.
Read MoreThe rise of AI is creating new opportunities to preserve and promote Bhutanese culture, from documenting traditions to supporting the Dzongkha language.
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