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.
The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) has generated more than 11,130 jobs and supported the creation of 329 new businesses nationwide since its launch in 2024, according to the ESP Secretariat.
The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) continues to deliver support across the country’s economy, driving growth in agric...
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) plans to submit a modernised Consumer Protection Bill to the Cabin...
A targeted fund injection of Nu 245.03 million under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) has fueled a surge in the cou...
Mandarin suppliers across the country are facing financial risks as advance-payment-based orchard booking arrangements c...
Bhutan recorded a sharp decline in criminal convictions in 2025, with the number of individuals found guilty falling by nearly a quarter compared with the previous year.
Trashignag-Hazelnut growers from across the country were recognised in the agricultural sector at the National Growers’...
Punakha—In Lunana, one of Bhutan’s most remote and physically exacting regions, education is less a public service than a tenuous lifeline. Snowbound passes sever the valley...
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...
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...
Crochet, the meticulous art of creating fabric from interlocked loops of yarn, was once associated with a domestic hobby...
The latest trade figures reveal a story written not just in ledgers, but in our daily choices.
The capital city is, once again, under excavation. From Motithang to Babesa, roads and drains are being dug out severing...
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...
Phuentsholing—Businesses involved in extracting and exporting boulders, gravel, and sand along the Amochu river are call...
Two decades ago, in February 2005, Kuensel increased its publication frequency to twice a week. This move was a direct r...
Over the years, the civil society sector has quietly assumed a critical role in bridging policy and people. Often referr...
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...
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