As Bhutan advances toward its ambitious goal of achieving developed nation status, its restrictive financial services system stands as a significant...
Bhutan’s journey in modern secular education has been marked by remarkable progress within a relatively brief developmental period, despite the challenges an...
In an era defined by unprecedented environmental challenges, from...
The Guidelines on Generative AI Use for Civil Servants, developed by the Royal Civil Service Commission and GovTech, mark a tentative step towards integrating artificial intelligence into public administration. While the document acknowledges AI's potential to enhance efficiency—automating tasks, generating insights, and improving citizen engagement—it also underscores risks such as misinformation
It is unfortunate that the media has to engage in clarifying each other’s stand when we are tasked to inform and educate the readers. However, when others are deliberately e...
The relationship between the Kingdom of Thailand a...
Convinced for a long time of the common interests shared by France and Bhutan to concretise the frien...
Have you ever really looked at the face of the Buddha? I hadn’t. Not really. I have seen so many statues and paintings of the Buddha, at monasteries, lhakhangs, temples in Thimphu and all over Bhutan. But I never really stopped to look closely. Buddha is Buddha, I used to think. What difference does it make? He is always there, calm and glowing. I know that sounds careless.
This week marks a pivotal moment for Bhutan's judicial system as judges and registrars from across the nation conver...
After a brief rest in Albury, Bhutanese messenger Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk has resumed his ambitious biking journey acr...
Bhutan’s constitutional mandate to secure the “right to life, liberty, and security of person” under Article 7(1), coupled with its pursuit of Gross National Happiness (GNH) under Artic...
Exactly a year ago, I was wrapping up my spring semester at the Harvard Kennedy School—a tim...
The government’s decision to reinstate the Class 10 cut-off point has sparked a firestorm of debate, but be...
Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom known as the ‘Last Shangri-La’—celebrated for its sustainability, spirituality, and commitment to happiness—has unexpectedly landed on the US draft ‘Red List’ alongside nations like Afghanistan...
Recent strides of the Royal Bhutan Police, The PEMA Secretariat, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock sign a Tripartite Agreement to Esta...
The World Happiness Report, 2025-an annual survey was published yesterday, 20 March on International Day of Happiness. Finland remained the happiest nation for the eighth year in a row, while Mexico and Costa Rica ran...
The mountains are calling—but this time, their message is a distress signal, as we mark the first-ever Worl...
The government's proposal to privatise healthcare services arrives at a critical juncture, as the nation grapples with a healthc...
The morning mist hung low over Gelephu as 8-year-old Kuenzang walked to school, clutching his books in one hand, and in the othe...
The age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is very much here. The term “generative AI” is now commonplace, with the publi...
The statements by our education minister and Prime...
With Losar celebrations past and the Year of the Wood Snake upon us, we take our annual last look at the IndoPacific region’s lunar year that was.
The launch of the Wisdom Centre at JSW Law, coinciding with the 45th birthday anniversary of His Majesty, represents a sig...
Last year, a French film, ”La Tresse” (The Braid),...
As we celebrate His Majesty’s 45th Birth Anniversary, Bhutan’s commitment to the Diamond Strategy’s “one country, two systems” framework marks a pivotal moment in our nation’s developme...
“Math is too hard.” “Math is boring.” “Why do we even need to study this?”—these complaints echo in classrooms everywhere.
After a fulfilling 18-year tenure in public service, I found myself yearning for change—one that would let me continue to impact my community positively while forging a more profound connection with nature.
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The cost of goods and services in the country is projected to ease to 4.2 percent this year, according to the latest forecast from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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.
Samtse—After years of stalled progress and mounting frustration among residents, local leaders in Samtse have decided to...
As Bhutan reimagines its tourism strategy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Tourism (DoT) is placi...
Students of Wangbama in Thimphu and Bartsham Central School in Trashigang, will now receive, quinoa supplement in food d...
Punakha—Ugyen Dorji, a 34-year-old farmer from Zhelngosa village, has been elected the new gup of Goenshari gewog in Pun...
All 16 Bhutanese boxers, comprising eight women and eight men, bagged medals at the 2025 Four Nations Boxing Championshi...
Gelephu—The much anticipated 69.04-kilometre cross-border railway project connecting Gelephu to Kokrajhar station in Ass...
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 infrastructure projects.
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...
For years, the Royal University of Bhutan’s conference hall in Thimphu has hosted policymakers, intellectuals, and experts discussing visions, future plans, and innovative ideas.
| Change | Current Price (BTN) | |
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| BNBL | -0.64 | 29.34 |
| BBPL | -2.57 | 17.50 |
| BCCL | -1.03 | 48.14 |
| BFAL | -5.50 | 128.31 |
| BIL | -0.44 | 64.50 |
| BPCL | 0.00 | 43.00 |
| BTCL | 4.37 | 570.00 |
| DFAL | -9.05 | 92.44 |
| DPL | -0.04 | 12.50 |
| DPNB | -1.00 | 29.10 |
| DWAL | -2.26 | 92.74 |
| GICB | -1.50 | 26.50 |
| KCL | -0.01 | 34.00 |
| PCAL | -1.00 | 29.00 |
| RICB | 1.45 | 84.50 |
| STCB | -0.74 | 46.04 |
| TBL | -4.55 | 45.54 |
| SVL | 0.60 | 5.30 |
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...
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 Royal Audit Authority’s recent findings on the inefficiencies in our agricultural investments raise serious concerns...
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 a good time to pause and reflect on the overall quality of our urban centres.
Read MoreForest fires have destroyed around 70,696 acres of forest land across the country in the past five years, according to records with the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS).
Read More“Working among the 87-member Bhutan Medical Relief Team (BMRT) in Myanmar for 18 days, I realised that co-operation, discipline, citizen involvement during emergencies, and volunteerism are key to a nation’s growth,” said Damcho Lhendup, a 19-year-old Gyalsup from the first batch, second cohort of the Gyalsung programme.
Read MoreFor more than three months, the gynaecology department at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Military Hospital in Dewathang, Samdrupjongkhar has remained without a specialist.
Read MoreTo strengthen road safety and support law enforcement in tackling traffic violations, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) will begin installing Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at key locations across Bhutan by mid-2025.
Read MoreThe opposition Member of Parliament (MP) for Nubi-Tangsibji constituency in Trongsa, Tashi Dorji, who was convicted of child molestation by the Trongsa Dzongkhag Court on April 10, filed an appeal to the High Court on April 14.
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