In a world hungering for stories of hope and transformation, the tale of Bhutan shines like a beacon. I feel immensely blessed to witness this majestic evolution, that is not only redesigning the physical landscapes, but also the very soul of a nation. I consid...
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 f...
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...
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 documented. Though ACC found no criminal corruption, it did establish "clear diversion of ESP loan funds", "unverifiable and misleading documents", and "failure to exercise due diligence".
Crochet, the meticulous art of creating fabric from interlocked loops of yarn, was once associated with a domestic hobby...
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, and more business-friendly, while also increasing the tax base.
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 t...
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...
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