Bhutan's Food Supply: Import Dependency Challenges

Bhutan's tourism brand faces unexpected threats from hidden commissions and fake crafts. Recent investigations reveal that 94% of retailers pay undisclosed fees to guides, inflating...

Parliamentary Question Hour reveals stark partisan divides: opposition MPs asked 136 of 247 questions while ruling MPs asked 111. Discover how party loyalty undermines democratic...

Paro FC Women make a dominant start to the BOB Bhutan Women's National League with three consecutive victories and 21 goals scored. Sitting atop the...

The People's Democratic Party clarifies that its Speaker nomination change was strategic rather than performance-based, reflecting organizational needs for stronger executive-legislative collaboration.

Matsutake mushroom production in Ura Gewog faces alarming decline as forest degradation threatens this prized wild fungus. Local farmers and conservation authorities collaborate to protect...

Genye Gewog's innovative Community Mushroom Management Plan has transformed the Matsutake trade into a sustainable economic powerhouse, doubling exporters while maintaining strict environmental and quality...

Discover how Genye's matsutake mushroom season has evolved from a simple harvest into a comprehensive economic engine, driving tourism, local business growth, and community development...

Thimphu's meat retail sector is experiencing unprecedented price competition as regulatory intervention reshapes vendor practices. The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority's push for independent pricing...

A 17-year-old Bhutanese student joins an international lunar mission as the first from her nation selected for Mission ShakthiSAT, an all-female space technology initiative bringing...

Paro FC maintains their commanding lead in the BoB Bhutan Premier League with 34 points, while Thimphu City FC and Transport United FC chase closely...

Hundreds of Bhutanese car buyers face uncertainty after Indian Toyota dealers demand no-objection letters that Bhutan's authorized distributor claims it cannot issue, while the government...

Recovery from addiction requires understanding the relapse cycle, processing underlying trauma, and maintaining strict boundaries around substance use. Discover evidence-based strategies for staying sober.

Bhutan's National Assembly witnessed an unprecedented political moment when opposition candidate Tempa Dorji won the Speaker election by one vote, revealing deep internal fractures within...

Bhutan faces a critical brain drain crisis as thousands of skilled professionals resign from civil service and students depart for opportunities abroad. Economic pressures and...

Bhutan's historic Speaker election reveals a pivotal moment for parliamentary democracy. When ruling party members voted independently, they demonstrated that democratic institutions can function authentically...

Nearly 200 illegal cordyceps collectors were intercepted in Lunana during the 2024 harvesting season, with authorities seizing over 2,300 specimens. This unprecedented enforcement operation reveals...

India's Naya Bharat vision is reshaping Bhutan's future through infrastructure investment, technological cooperation, and the development of Gelephu Mindfulness City—a transformative partnership that extends India's...

Assistant Professor Dr Phurpa receives the prestigious 16th Nakatsuka Medical Award for groundbreaking heart failure research conducted at Oita University, marking a significant achievement for...

Budget constraints leave the vital 36-kilometre Tading-Phuentshopelri road in poor condition, limiting regional connectivity and economic activity in Samtse District's most commercially active areas.

Gelephu Central Regional Referral Hospital achieves five-year high in outpatient visits with 194,464 visits in 2025, reflecting growing demand for chronic disease management and healthcare...

Genetic research confirms Bhutan's wolves belong to the ancient Himalayan wolf lineage, solving a conservation mystery and highlighting the need for dedicated protection strategies.

The Royal Audit Authority directs DECC to operationalise the Material Recovery Facility at Taba within three months, following over a year of inactivity despite Nu...

Thimphu's entertainment venues face critical safety questions as crowds surge on weekends. While regulations exist, gaps between rules and enforcement raise concerns about emergency preparedness...

After five years of silence, Bhutan's contentious Mines and Minerals Management Bill returns to Parliament with unresolved constitutional questions about its original 2020 deferment and...

Indian Toyota dealers have halted vehicle sales to Bhutanese buyers following STCBL pressure, leaving hundreds with valid government authorizations unable to complete purchases. The dispute...

The PDP's Speaker election loss revealed internal party fractures as eight ruling MPs crossed party lines to support the Opposition candidate. Explore the root causes...

Restrictive collateral requirements and high lending rates between 7-15% continue to hinder Bhutanese businesses' access to finance, limiting growth and entrepreneurship. Recent policy reforms show...

Changlimithang stadium transforms into a world-class beach volleyball facility as Bhutan prepares to host the CAVA Beach Volleyball Tour. Six nations confirmed, with Bhutan fielding...

In a historic first for Bhutan's democracy, opposition MP Tempa Dorji was elected Speaker of the National Assembly, defeating the ruling party's candidate by a...

BAAF introduces a national certification system for running events to standardize safety, improve athlete recognition, and attract international competition to Bhutan's growing running landscape.

For the first time in Bhutan's democratic history, an opposition member has been elected Speaker of the National Assembly. Tempa Dorji's historic victory marks a...

Phuentsholing faces intense competition from neighboring Jaigaon, with prices 155% higher for fresh produce. A CCAA study reveals structural barriers and strategic opportunities for Bhutan's...

Bhutan's snow leopard population reaches 134 individuals with stable growth trends, offering conservation success amid mixed outcomes across High Asia's 12 range countries. Discover what...

Explore the complex economics of Sangay Shamu foraging in Bhutan, where collectors face declining harvests, bear encounters, and climate challenges while maintaining a crucial income...

Bhutan's agriculture and livestock sector faces a critical shortfall in meeting its 2025 emission reduction targets. Fragmented implementation, insufficient funding, and monitoring gaps threaten the...

Bhutan's innovative WERELIS project combines solar-powered irrigation with women's empowerment, transforming rural agriculture. Pilot systems in Punakha demonstrate individual and community ownership models addressing water...

RICBL disburses over Nu 11.8 million in earthquake insurance claims to 865 affected households across all 20 dzongkhags, with highest concentrations in western and eastern...

Bhutan achieves significant healthcare progress with infant mortality dropping 75% since 2000, yet development gaps persist across dzongkhags. Poverty rates vary dramatically from 1.5% in...