Bhutan secures USD 50 million OPEC Fund for hydropower development and energy security
Oct 25, 2024 2 mins read

Bhutan’s energy sector received a major boost yesterday as the Ministry of Finance signed USD 50 million loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development.

Thimphu’s food scraps pile up while plastic steals the spotlight
Oct 25, 2024 3 mins read

Nearly half of Bhutan’s waste consists of food scraps, a staggering statistic that highlights a critical environmental challenge. With inadequate management of this wet waste, a significant portion ends up in landfills, exacerbating environmental degradation.

Bhutan faces defending champion Bangladesh in SAFF semifinal
Oct 25, 2024 1 mins read

Bhutan’s women’s football team is set to clash with defending champions Bangladesh in the semifinal of the 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship in Nepal on October 27.

Bhutan unveils GMC as a model of futuristic sustainable urban development
Oct 02, 2024 2 mins read

The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is poised to become a gateway between the world and South Asia, as well as the Vajrayana capital of the world.

Govt SOP on information sharing: Will it facilitate or deter information sharing with media?

The Department of Media, Creative Industry, and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) is currently seeking feedback from media organisations on the government’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for sharing public information...

Nov 01, 2024 3 mins read
Govt. to invest Nu 5.1 billion in chain-link fencing to address human -wildlife conflict in 13th Plan

To address rising cases of human-wildlife conflicts (HWC) and protect crops from wild animals, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has allocated a whopping Nu 5.1 billion to support chain-link fencing in the...

Nov 01, 2024 2 mins read
A PwD’s inspiring path to independence through tailoring

Leki Lhadon, a 24-year-old from Sarpang, is a remarkable individual whose determination continues to inspire many.

Nov 01, 2024 2 mins read
BNB celebrates World Savings Day with young savers

The Bhutan National Bank (BNB) observed World Savings Day yesterday with a special event for 50 children, who were the lucky winners of Nu 1,000 fixed deposit for one year.

Nov 01, 2024 1 mins read

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Clear picture of GMC: Bhutan Innovation Forum opens it up

Over 1,000 Bhutanese and international participants gathered at Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa, Paro, for the opening of the highly-powered Bhutan Innovation Forum, a visionary conference aimed at driving change yesterday.

Oct 02, 2024 4 mins read
BCCI proposes blended financing model and group lending for ESP

Amid the slow roll-out of the economic stimulus programme (ESP), which is hampering economic recovery, the President of Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed a blended financing model and group lending scheme to ensure the effective implementation of the initiative.

Nov 02, 2024 4 mins read
Major education policy reform allows home schooling for children with disabilities

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has launched new guidelines to improve educational access for s...

Nov 02, 2024 3 mins read
Government agencies paying inflated prices for subpar vehicle parts

A recent report on the appraisal of vehicle spare parts supply system has revealed that government agencies are shelling...

Nov 02, 2024 2 mins read
Over Nu 61 million in unclaimed dividends

The Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan Limited (RSEBL) has reported a staggering Nu 61.84 million in unclaimed dividends from 15 of the 18 listed companies in the country.

Nov 02, 2024 2 mins read
Nganglam residents still await long-promised hospital upgrade

Nganglam— For over a decade, residents of Nganglam have been holding onto hope for a new hospital, as political candidat...

Nov 02, 2024 3 mins read
Dechenling gewog ditches alcohol for healthier rituals

Pemagatshel—Dechenling gewog administration in Pemagatshel is transforming long-standing local customs of serving alcoho...

Nov 02, 2024 2 mins read
Caught between survival and education: A mother’s dilemma

Punakha—“My daughter is 14 years old and has never set foot in a classroom,” says Kinley Sithup, 55, her voice heavy with emotion. “There isn’t a school nearby that can accommodate a child like her.”

Oct 28, 2024 5 mins read
Reviving tradition: Thongsa’s cotton weavers fight to preserve their craft

Pemagatshel—Nima Seldon, a 50-year-old artisan from Thongsa village in Chongshing, is a master weaver of cotton cloth, k...

Oct 24, 2024 3 mins read
It's river water, rain or no paddy in Punakha's Guma Gewog

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Jun 14, 2024 4 mins read
Making use of Aquatic Centre

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Jun 04, 2024 2 mins read
A journey to the Everest Base Camp

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May 24, 2024 5 mins read
Monpa healer seeks replacement

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JAKARTA – Indonesia has emerged as a prime destination for artificial intelligence investment in Southeast Asia, driven...

Oct 25, 2024 2 mins read
Bangladeshi President’s fate: Interim government starts discussions with political parties

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Oct 25, 2024 1 mins read
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Oct 25, 2024 1 mins read
Deki Lhazom sets new record in 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship

Deki Lhazom, striker of the national senior women’s football team, made the country proud by winning the Golden Boot as...

Nov 01, 2024 2 mins read
Volleyball; Federation League 2024 underway

The 2024 National Federation League is currently in full swing at the Changlimithang Sports Arena in Thimphu, featuring...

Oct 22, 2024 1 mins read
Judo takes Gelephu by storm

Gelephu—At just 13 years old, Kinley Pelden, an eighth grader at Gelephu Lower Secondary School, is emerging as a stando...

Oct 08, 2024 2 mins read