The premise is simple: one egg per child, every school day. The execution, however, is anything but. The One-Child, One-Egg initiative, launched in February, is designed to combat malnutrition by ensuring school children receive essential nutrients. But for students in the country’s most remote schools—some with only a handful of children—getting eggs to their plates is easier said than done.
Bhutan is set to allow private and foreign investments in the healthcare sector under a new regulatory framework aimed at expanding medical services and improving patient...
Bhutan is set to modernise its approach to cultural preservati...
Bhutan has recorded its 499th orchid species with the recent discovery of Zeuxine drukyulensis by researchers at the National Biodi...
After a four-year hiatus, the National Startup Weekend is back, aiming to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with essential skills, mentorship, and resources to strengthen Bhutan’s startup ecosystem.
The senior director of Techstars, Oko Davaasuren, highlighted the importan...
Phuentsholing—The housing crunch in the country’s commercial capital, Phuentsholing, continues to be a pressing issue, despite claims...
The recent launch of Sports in School Project (SSP) is a major step toward fostering a vibrant sports culture in schools. The comprehensi...
Bhutan and India have further reinforced their long-standing energy partnership with the signing of four key power purchase and sale agreements on March 10 in Thimphu.
The Bhutan Democracy Forum 2025, hosted by the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy at the...
The government has revised its domestic revenue projection for the 2024-25 fisca...
The Startup Community Bootcamp and the National Startup Weekend 2025 kicked off in Thimphu today. The four-day event, running from March 12 to 15, will bring...
Zhemgang— For generations, rural communities in Zhemgang have lived on the edge of the country’s protected forests, struggling against relentless wildlife threats that destroy crops and imperil their livelihoods.
Cultural cooperation is one of the 14 key sectors under the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Coopera...
The finance ministry has warned about the ongoing decline in capital productivity and stagnating total factor productivity (TFP)...
Bhutanese skilled workers will be eligible to work in Singapore’s manufacturing and service ind...
In another blow to global climate action, the Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from the global Loss and Damage Fund, a key climate finance mechanism designed to help developing nations cope with the irreversible impacts of climate change.
The Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan (GNHCB) and B.Grimm Joint Venture Holding Limited (BGJVH) officially extended their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yester...
Wangdue—Amid the undulating hills of Shelley village in Khotokha, Rubesa gewog, Wangdue, more than 100-year-old Namseycholing Nagtshang teeters on the brink of ruin.
On International Women’s Day on March 8, Her Majes...
Every two in five women in Bhutan suffer from intimate partner violence while 6.9 percent report experiencing childhood sexual abuse. Over half of women and girls believe that violence against women is sometimes justified, revealing deep-seated societal and cultural norms that perpetuate gender-based violence (GBV).
Phuentsholing—Nineteen-year-old Sumitra Acharya, who has a dual sensory impairment, is set to begin her entrepreneurial...
Khotokha Valley in Wangdue, with its stunning landscapes and rare biodiversity, including the endangered Black-Necked Crane, is emerging as a potential new touri...
Farmers in eastern Bhutan are finding it lucrative to cultivate Adzuki beans, a nutrient-rich legume with growing local and i...
Concerns over transparency in the electric vehicle (EV) subsidy programme are mounting, as customers raise questions about the disbursement of funds under the “Bhutan Sustainable Low Emission Urban Transport System” project. The initiative, which aimed to replace 300 fuel-driven taxis with EVs, disbursed subsidies for all vehicles, yet 27 remain undelivered, prompting calls for accountability.
Smartphone imports spiked to Nu 2.72 billion in 2024, a sharp increase from Nu 2.2...
Dozens of electric vehicle (EV) taxi drivers in the country are struggling to repay their...
The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) in Thimphu is grappling with a critical bed s...
Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) received a total of 3,969 applications, amounting to 11.44 billion in loan value across 35 branches under the window I-Concessional credit as of March 6.
Gelephu—The Gelephu Central Regional Referral Hospital (CRRH) yesterday installed the advanced EVIS X1 CV-1500 endoscopy system to enhance the early diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, such as ulcers, gastritis, and cancer.
Bhutan marked a major milestone in its digital development journey with the official handover of the Digital Topographic...
Indian insurance giant Bajaj Allianz chose Bhutan as the destination for its annual company event, bringing about 120 de...
In the two most remote gewogs of the country, Lunana in Gasa and Lingzhi in Thimphu, both located 4,000 metres above sea...
Samtse-Tashichoeling in Samtse, once a quiet settlement of scattered homes and narrow roads, is rapidly transforming int...
After earning critical praise and a string of international accolades, filmmaker Dechen Roder’s psychological drama “I, the Song” premiered in Thimphu on April 17.
A 20 percent surge in global oil prices could drag the country’s economic growth down by as much as 1.4 percent, accordi...
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) has found several shortcomings in the terms and conditions used by...
The Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) is set to launch the “NDI Xcelerator Programme” from May 8 to June 6 this yea...
Bhutan’s tourism sector remains largely focused on cultural experiences, with around 90 percent of current offerings cen...
Samtse—For many years, farmers in Samtse have sold vegetables from under makeshift tents, battling monsoon rains and blazing heat. Now, that chapter is finally closing.
Tashichoeling, Samtse — For 78-year-old Kamala Tamang of Kochin in Tendruk, saving money in a bank had been unimaginable...
Sweeping reforms in the financial sector are essential for the country to achieve the ambitious goals of its 13th Plan,...
In an age dominated by fast fashion and synthetic dyes, a Bhutanese entrepreneur is turning to the past to craft a more sustainable future using natural dyes.
The Bank of Bhutan (BoB) unveiled two financial products—Credit Line Limit (CLL) and BOB Premium Card—at a networking ev...
Potato trade has seen a major transformation since the launch of the online auction system under the Bhutan Commodities...
Mountain Hazelnuts, one of Bhutan’s first fully foreign direct investment (FDI) companies, has secured USD 7.9 million e...
For the first time, Bhutanese vintage wine will go under the hammer on the global stage, marking a historic moment for the country’s nascent wine industry.
In much of the world, plant-based diets are gaining traction for their health benefits and environmental sustainability. Yet in Bhutan, where traditional cuisine is deeply rooted in meat and dairy, soy-based products like...
Wangdue—The third unit of Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project was commissioned yesterday, boosting the plant’s total gen...
As a collective, humanity has never been richer, more connected, more informed, and more protected from all cause disease and mortality. Yet it is very clear that this new reality has not translated into a happier existence. More is not the answer.
A significant portion of our youth’s challenges stems from our shortcomings as responsible, patient, and mindful elders. We should minimize criticism and punis...
More 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
As Thimphu Thromde undergoes a flurry of repairs and maintenance in preparation for an upcoming VIP visit, the city’s transformation offers more than just a polished façade. It is...
For a person diagnosed with kidney failure, a transplant gives a new lease of life. However, a study published in the Bhutan Health Journal reveals that many kidney transplant recipients in the country ar...
The Asian Development Bank forecasts that inflation in Bhutan will cool to 4.2 percent this year. That is welcome news....
Bhutanese boxers, over the weekend, not only excited spectators at the clock tower square, but also made the country proud by dominating the Four Nations Boxing Championship....
The decision to integrate the Gelephu-Kokrajhar cross-border railway into the development of the Gelephu Mindfulness Cit...
Mental health is emerging as one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Globally, it accounts for one in six years...
In recent months, Kuensel and other media outlets have raised critical questions about the government’s Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP). These inquiries focus on...
A quiet but powerful step is being taken to strengthen Bhutan’s national security. Fifteen police officers from across the country are undergoing specialised training to detect forged documents and improve investigative techniques. This tr...
It is said that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Many Bhutanese who have fallen victims to the QNet scam are painfully realising the wisdom behind this old adage. After Kuensel’s recent...
The country’s economy, facing nearly three decades of premature de-industrialisation, requires a targeted industrial pol...
Forty-year-old entrepreneur Sonam Zangmo from Wangdue is pioneering organic glass noodles (Finn) made from buckwheat and...
Bhutan’s agricultural exports saw a strong performance last year, generating Nu 3.51 billion from both primary and proce...
Agenda Chikha, a collaborative initiative between the government and key stakeholders, has committed USD eight million t...
After a four-year hiatus, the National Startup Weekend is back, aiming to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with essential sk...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...
The Thimphu-Babesa expressway is undergoing a facelift, perhaps to welcome a VIP. While this may be welcome news , the t...
Bhutan is facing a silent but dangerous health crisis. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—such as heart disease, stroke, d...
Food prices in Bhutan have been rising steadily, making it harder for families to afford what they need. Recent data sho...
There are growing concerns in the arts and craft business. Those in the business are increasingly alarmed by the influx...
A banker in Turkey died after the Covid-19 pandemic. His “head of finance" is reaching out to people so that she can sha...
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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