Bhutan's Food Supply: Import Dependency Challenges

Bhutan's Finance Ministry confirms 10% fixed deposit tax withholding will continue while reviewing refund processes. Eligible taxpayers can claim refunds on interest below Nu 400,000,...

Schools are strengthening support systems for students unable to afford private tuition, while new regulations ensure quality standards. Discover how education authorities are addressing the...

Students trained in citizen journalism are investigating bullying and other school issues, giving peers a safer voice through innovative reporting systems and media literacy training.

Bhutan's elite distance runners Gawa Zangpo and Sangay are intensifying their preparation for the Asian Games, completing six months of rigorous training under international coaching....

Paro FC Women and RTC Women's FC remain locked at the top of Bhutan's National Women's Football League after their goalless draw, each with 13...

Three Bhutanese boxers intensify their Asian Games preparation with rigorous training regimens. Discover how Kinga Wangmo, Migma Dorji, and Kinley are gearing up to compete...

Sri Lanka and India dominated the CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship, with Sri Lanka capturing their historic first gold medal in the men's competition and India...

Discover how the Tashithang ECCD centre in Umling Gewog nurtures nine young learners through dedicated teaching, community support, and culturally integrated learning activities that prepare...

69 primary Dzongkha teacher graduates face an employment crisis with only 10 vacancies available. This represents the lowest recruitment in five years, creating unprecedented competition...

Bhutan's men's beach volleyball duo advances to CAVA semi-finals with thrilling comeback victory. Jurme Rangdal and Tshering Dorji overcome Uzbekistan in dramatic quarter-final match at...

Seven nations converge in Thimphu for the CAVA Beach Volleyball Tour, with Bhutan hosting this prestigious three-day regional competition at Changlimithang. Teams from Bangladesh, India,...

The Democratic Republic of Congo implements innovative QR payment classification system to track business income and improve tax compliance, marking a significant shift in digital...

Twenty-two women entrepreneurs in Phuentsholing completed intensive training in AI and digital tools, learning practical skills to transform their businesses. The initiative represents Bhutan's commitment...

EtonHouse Bhutan International School, the nation's first international institution, officially opens with nine students and seven educators. The school plans phased expansion with secondary students...

A comprehensive training program prepared aspiring women leaders for Bhutan's 2027 Local Government Elections, focusing on functional literacy and digital skills. Despite progress, gender representation...

A single mother in Dhur village, Bumthang, has transformed her family's future through beekeeping. Starting with just three hives in 2021, she now manages 28...

The Himalayan region faces unprecedented climate threats. Recent catastrophic flooding in Nepal exposes vulnerabilities that Bhutan shares, particularly regarding glacial lake outburst floods and accelerating...

Bhutan's mineral discoveries offer economic promise but demand careful governance. Learn how to transform natural resources into sustainable prosperity while avoiding exploitation traps that devastated...

When parliamentary members vote their conscience on constitutional matters rather than follow party directives, democracy works as designed. The recent Speaker election demonstrates how institutional...

Bhutan's political landscape shifted dramatically when opposition-backed MPs were elected as Speaker, raising critical questions about democracy, political integrity, and whether institutional manipulation truly serves...

Australian coach Gary Phillips takes the helm of Bhutan's U-20 national football team with a mission to build sustainable foundations for the nation's sporting future....

Discover how the WBH conservation project has transformed rural Bhutan by delivering clean water to over 15 communities across six districts, improving lives while protecting...

Samtse faces mounting housing pressure as industrial parks expand rapidly. With rental prices soaring and infrastructure straining, residents worry the region could replicate Phuentsholing's affordability...

Mental health challenges require coordinated action across all sectors of society. Explore why Bhutan's mental health crisis demands a shared national responsibility beyond healthcare institutions...

Nepal's catastrophic flood exposed critical vulnerabilities in Bhutan's early warning systems. Glacial lake collapses, monitoring gaps, and climate change create urgent need for infrastructure improvements...

Bhutan's High Court reverses a controversial acquittal and sentences a doctor to 10 years imprisonment for sexually abusing a minor patient, marking a pivotal moment...

Bhutan faces a critical engineering shortage as megaprojects accelerate, with construction companies, hydropower contractors, and government agencies competing for limited technical talent. Brain drain and...

Nearly 3,000 volunteers from across Bhutan gathered in Gelephu for the seventh volunteer programme, demonstrating extraordinary commitment to nation-building through collective action and service.

The Hindu Kush Himalaya region faces unprecedented climate threats, yet eight countries remain fragmented in their response. Rising temperatures, retreating glaciers, and changing rainfall patterns...

Bhutan's Royal Family and government leadership gathered at Tashichhodzong to honor flood victims in Nepal and China, lighting a thousand butter lamps in a solemn...

When campaign pledges vetted by election authorities go undelivered, accountability becomes unclear. Explore who bears responsibility when election promises fail to materialize and what reforms...

Bhutan's government travel allowances have failed to keep pace with rising accommodation and meal costs, forcing civil servants to cover expenses from their own salaries....

The Bank of Bhutan's CEO, IT Director, and Project Manager have resigned following a catastrophic core banking system migration that triggered regulatory penalties and exposed...

Over 70 participants from across South Asia gathered for an Inclusive Makeathon that revolutionizes assistive technology design by placing persons with disabilities at the centre...

Jigme Tenzin, Bhutan's "Mountain Man," returns to the prestigious UTMB World Series Finals to tackle a grueling 101-kilometre ultra-trail race across the French Alps, Italian,...

Bhutanese pilgrims undertaking sacred journeys to Lhasa face route disruptions following devastating flooding in northern Nepal. Multiple pilgrimage groups have adapted travel plans, utilizing alternative...

Nearly 100 global entrepreneurs and investors gather in Thimphu for EASY Residency, a flagship startup programme. The event showcases 30 companies focusing on payments, fintech,...

Bhutan's foreign investment landscape is transforming as 19 FDI projects move beyond hydropower dominance. Manufacturing and services sectors surge, creating new economic opportunities and 700...