The government has proudly announced on many occasions that we are moving towards a 10X economy over the coming decades; however, it has faced serious backlash for the poor implementation of GST...
Article 8 (8) of the Constitution and Article 14 requires that "the Government shall ensure that the cost of recurrent expenditures is met from internal resources of the country." This constitutional responsibility is crucial to national self-sufficiency and Gross National Happiness, not only tax compliance or civic duty.
Bhutanese take great pride in belonging to one of the few states in Asia never to have been colonized. While history often attri...
Article 8 (8) of the Constitution and Article 14 requires that "the Government shall ensure that the cost of recurrent expenditures is met f...
As we move into 2026, we need to use what we have learnt in the past to build our institutions and our shared dedication to justice. For example, the recent, unfortunate incident of alleged custodial death, while a tragedy, provides an opening for the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) as an enforcement agency.
Bhutan’s unique geography, small population, and l...
As I journeyed south, Bumthang travelled with me. As I travelled north, Gelephu journeyed with me. As I live my life, Druk Yul lives inside my being.
The Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into Economic Stimulus Program loans reveals a troubling pattern, though the ACC concluded there was no corruption. A serious administrative failure was...
The Anti-Corruption Commission’s recent investigation into the Economic Stimulus Programme has revealed a troubling gap in our acco...
The first day of a four-day nationwide volunteer initiative at Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) unfolded on 23 December with a str...
As Bhutan grapples with economic headwinds and fiscal constraints that make salary increments nearly impossible, there...
We know the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) as a transformative vision for Bhutan and, inevitably, for a wider world. At the helm, His Majesty the King is inspiring the growth of this unique initiative at an exciting pace which, on...
It is a profound misunderstanding to claim-as some are doing on social media- that a nation cannot be governed on dharma principles...
The 118th National Day, with His Majesty's address delivered from the revered Wangduechhoeling Palace, offered a perspective that goes beyond the usual talk of progress. The Gelep...
In most households across Thimphu and indeed throughout Bhutan television has become a central source of entertainment, information, and family time. With more than 30 channels availabl...
The present uproar over the Livestock Bill 2025 shows a worrying gap between political theatre and the law. The N...
As Druk Yul’s biggest national celebration gathers pace, all Bhutanese hearts are already tending towards the country’s cultural heartland in breathless anticipation of the historic 118th anniversary of our momentous National Day.
We must not allow our limitations to overshadow the sacred duty we owe to our children. When some region...
Bhutan is a nation built on a sacred promise, that...
The National Assembly's recent deliberations on the Livestock Bill of Bhutan 2025 merit serious reflection on som...
This week, as the world observed the 37th World AIDS Day on December 1,...
Winter vacation for children has just begun. How do we keep them meaningfully engaged during this long break f...
Every time I have taken a woman’s stand in a social gathering or within my own circle of friends, I have be...
On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we come together to reflect on progress, acknowledge the work ahead, and reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where everyone can live with dignity, participate fully, and thrive. This year’s theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” is both a call to action and a reminder that inclusion is not a d
Farmers in remote Jaray Gewog are a step closer to gaining crucial market access, as work on the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Serpang–Autsho inter-dzongkhag road officially commenced yesterday in Yumchhey,Lhuentse.
The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct investment (FDI) policy that liberalised ownership rules and eased approvals.
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...
Happiness can be described in countless ways, yet it is always experienced as one. Even if we fail to put it into words, we still recognise it. Sometimes, only when old words fade from the ton...
Happiness can be described in countless ways, yet it is always experienced as one. Even if we fail to put it into words, we still recognise it. Sometimes, only when old words fade from the ton...
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a major fiscal reform in recent years. These new reforms are part of a broader effort to modernise the country’s tax system to make taxation fairer, more efficient, a...
Two decades ago, in February 2005, Kuensel increased its publication frequency to twice a week. This move was a direct response to our readers’ growing needs and a conscious preparation for the n...
Over the years, the civil society sector has quietly assumed a critical role in bridging policy and people. Often referred to as the third sector, CSOs have emerged as indispensable partners in Bhutan’s pursuit...
The debate on private sector participation in healthcare has reached an unhelpful impasse. This is mainly because it is...
The Royal Audit Authority’s (RAA) latest annual report is disturbing, to say the least. Financial irregularities reached...
The Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) investigation into the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) loan was meant to settle...
The fourth round of the Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteer programme, which drew a record 10,000 participants, pushing total participation beyond 22,500, must be celebrated as a national moment. The overwhelming number of volunteer...
Phuentsholing—Businesses involved in extracting and exporting boulders, gravel, and sand along the Amochu river are call...
Choose your environment Your environment is the invisible hand that constantly shapes the way you think, feel, and act....
Our global culture has conditioned us to spend the best of ourselves in the pursuit of a “decent living” whatever that m...
In a world that constantly advertises, applauds, and sells consumption, acquisition and growth at all costs, cultivating...
The parliamentary endorsement of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand marks a watershed moment in Bhutan’s econo...
The shortage of farm labour is a real problem faced by farming households across the country. Over the years, this has...
For 15-year-old Nima Dema, a student from Tendruk Central School in Samtse, the opportunity to take part in the ongoing...
The resumption of works on the 1,200-megawatt Punatsangchhu Hydropower Project I offers a flicker of hope. After all, th...
Bhutan’s clean air is becoming a comforting myth—pleasant to repeat, dangerous to believe. For years, we have worn the r...
Bumthang—For many Bhutanese living abroad, physical distance from home has only deepened their sense of belonging and their desire to give back.
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