HKH requests assistance and action during the IYGP launch
In an effort to increase awareness, motivate action, and secure funding to safeguard these frozen assets, ICIMOD collaborated with UNESCO, UNESCAP, and the Asia-Pacific Forum to host a number of…
Number of human trafficking cases is increasing
38 suspected victims of human trafficking from Bhutan were repatriated between 2023 and 2024. They were returned from Thailand, India, the Philippines, and Qatar, among other places. According to the…
Bhutan has set an ambitious target of reaching 25 gigawatts of annual electricity generation capacity by 2040
In a strategic move to bolster their energy sectors, Nepal and Bhutan are actively seeking investments from Indian companies to develop hydropower projects. Both nations aim to enhance electricity generation…
Educating PWDs about their rights is still a majo obstacle
For the first time, RENEW documented ten instances of GBV among people with disabilities last year. Although there are no case studies on the prevalence of GBV in the disabled…
Number of suicides among the nation’s economically active citizens has increased
According to RBP statistics, the number of suicide cases among the nation’s economically active population has escalated to concerning levels, with nearly 68 percent of those who committed suicide last…
Haa Valley is known for its pristine natural beauty and rich cultural heritage
Haa Valley, one of Bhutan’s least explored regions, has been listed among BBC’s top 25 travel destinations for 2025. Known for its pristine natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Haa…
The GMC project faces financial and political challenges for India and China
Bhutan has announced plans for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a $100 billion initiative aimed at addressing economic challenges such as youth unemployment and brain drain. Spanning an area three…
RENEW has recorded 2,536 instances of emotional abuse in just five years
RENEW documented 2,536 cases over the previous five years. Among the cases were non-domestic, gender-based, sexual, emotional, physical, and financial abuses. There were forty cases involving human trafficking and seven…
Companies demand more precise regulations
According to a report on business regulatory procedures, businesses are finding it difficult to fully utilize the tax breaks and benefits because of complex procedures and other obstacles, even though…
In a car accident, four monks perish, but their bodies are found
As he gets ready to descend the cliff where the remains of his four teachers and their vehicle are located more than 300 meters below, Kinley Penjor pulls his robe…