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...

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...

Mongar residents face disappointment as technical assessments conclude the proposed Pongchula airport is unsuitable for development. After seven years of evaluation, geographical constraints have ended...

Bhutan's Miss Bhutan pageant has been postponed to 2027, with organizers citing partnership negotiations, contestant eligibility clarifications, and adequate preparation requirements as key factors in...

Heavy vehicle congestion at Samtse's Integrated Check Post now exceeds two hours for a 2-kilometre stretch, as expanding industrial trade and the closure of the...

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...

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.

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...

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...