The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) initiative, further elaborated during His Majesty's Royal Visit to Australia t...
Dasho Nado Rinchhen first featured in my little universe back in my village school during a Genera...
In 1956, His Late Majesty the Third King envisioned a new industry that would transform the kingdom’s economy. Under this vision, the Bhutan Central Distillery was...
The eight stacked bowls are an auspicious gift from His Majesty the King, embodying the eight supreme qualities of an exemplary leader.
On October 12, 2024, over a thousand Bhutanese res...
Nature is disappearing at an alarming rate and the earth is on the brink of several tipping points which, if current trends continue, will have...
In a landmark event that underscored the shared co...
The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), conceived as a national recovery initiative, is increasingly being overshadowed by sensat...
Every year, on 1 October, the world observes the International Day of Older Persons- a moment to reflect invaluable contributions made by our senior citize...
There is a perception that government support, or discussion on support rather, for hotels—through policy incentives or fa...
India today reaffirmed its “very special relations...
Our beloved nation has embarked on a transformative journey led by the Golden Throne, promising to make our country more prosperous and our people happier, while also preparing us to face...
As Bhutan aspires to become a developed nation by 2034, it must confront a critical challenge threatening this ambitious goal: the continuou...
Bhutan's urban centres like Thimphu and Paro face a critical tipping point with crumbling roads, unmarked pedestrian hazards, and overflowing drainage creating dail...
The environment that individuals and organisations experience is gradually becoming digital...
Could you tell me how Bhutan first came into your life and what it felt like when you arrived here for the first time?...
As Bhutan embarks on her ambitious journey of creating a “Mindful...
When the curtains rise on Shiendrey, the latest film from director DD Kinley...
Historically, women’s health has been significantly sidelined, with various aspects of it being under-researched and underfunded.
The Fourth International Conference on GNH and Law at JSW Law campus this week has sparked an essential conversation about...
The Economic Stimulus Plan corruption allegations have illuminated fundamental deficiencies within Bhutan's lending architecture. Financial institutions systematically marginalise ordinary citizens whilst affording preferential treatment to affluent borrowers through discriminatory practices that contravene constitutional principles of equitable development.
Bhutan, a nation profoundly anchored in its spiritual and cultural heritag...
‘If you are attached to small pleasures, you will not attain great happiness. Therefore, do not put this unceasing mind...
In a world where entertainment has been swallowed by quick-fix reels and TikTok trends, The Window dares to open a door to something deeper—a piece of theatre that breathes the air of our fading past and touches the threads of what i...
Privacy is not just a constitutional right—it's our last defense against digital predators. In...
Nestled amidst the ethereal landscapes of the Hima...
The adoption of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) legal framework for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) marks a pivota...
The National Day is a day of reflection as a nation. It is a reminder of who we are as people and a day of introspection for individuals of the sense of nationhood we possess. With globalisation, urbanisation and outmigration f...
What is it about AI that suddenly turns everyone talking about technology into self-proclaimed experts? Whether in tech circles or everyday conversations about solving social and economic challenges, AI has become a buzzword.
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The government has introduced a range of tax relief measures for individuals under a new income tax framework rolled out alongside the Goods and Services Tax, aiming to ease financial pressure on households.
The government is yet to announce when the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund mechanism for tourists and short-term vis...
Consumers are facing short-term price increases as the country transitions to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, w...
Bumpa Wangmo, former regional manager of Bhutan Industrial Gas (BIG), has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment aft...
The 118th National Day of Bhutan, celebrated in the sacred Bumthang Valley at the historic Wangduechoeling Palace grounds, was more than a commemoration of nationhood. It was a moment of collective reflection and renewed purpose, set against a landscape that embodies Bhutan’s spiritual origins and continuity.
Some historic events are planned, others unfold as if by destiny, arriving at the opportune time for a profound reason. Today, as His Majesty the King addresses the nation from the Wangduec...
The civil service is the backbone of our nation’s development. From remote gewogs to the capital, civil servants have played a key role in keeping the government running and serving citizens every day. The Royal Civil Serv...
The recently concluded SDG Impact Finance Forum showed the potential for global investments in the country.
The country’s plan to restore 50,000 hectares of degraded forests, farmlands, and urban lands is not simply an environmental initiative. It is a national ultimatum. We are standing at a point where the land...
This week, Australia enforced the ban on social media access for children under 16. This is unprecedented and bold. While some critics have labelled the ban harsh and even draconian, this new law is anchored in the p...
The government’s allocation of Nu 30 billion for education transformation in the 13th Plan, second only to the economic...
The discussion on tourism policy is like Atsara Phentho’s chham. In other words, a lot of motion without progress. On Monday, members of Parliament demanded accountability for the reforms they recommended after re...
The launch of the Gelephu–Kolkata international air route marks far more than the addition of a new flight on the country’s aviation map. It is a statement of intent – a signal of where we are heade...
Bhutan is not short of ideas, intellect or institutions. What it lacks is a strong, working bridge between research, pol...
In passing the Livestock Bill of Bhutan, 2025, National Assembly members engaged in a good debate, a meaty one, even if...
The National Council this week questioned the government on the country’s disaster preparedness. This is a pertinent iss...
During a recent Question Hour session in the National Assembly, Members of Parliament (MP) called for an open debate on...
Far from the bustling capital, the community of Genekha observed an important global day. December 1 was World AIDS Day....
Youth unemployment has become one of Bhutan’s most persistent national challenges. And it endures despite successive gov...
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