17-km Railway Line To Boost Connectivity To India-China-Bhutan
India is planning to boost connectivity to the border near the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction with the Khunia More to Jaldhaka railway project, a newly sanctioned 17-kilometer strategic rail link in North…
Public Infrastructure Projects Strain Under Low-Bid Procurement Contracts
The widespread reliance on lowest-bid procurement models is placing severe financial and operational pressure on public infrastructure developments, leading to frequent project delays, cost overruns, and compromised build quality. Under…
Bhutanese Man’s Tribute to the Kings Sets World Record
A deeply personal tribute inspired by gratitude for Bhutan’s Monarchs has earned international recognition, bringing global attention to the country’s unique relationship with its Monarchy. What began as one Bhutanese…
Suja Recipe: A Traditional Himalayan Brew
Bhutanese butter tea, or suja, is prized for its creamy and savoury flavour. Suja differs from the usual sweet Indian tea in that it has a salty flavour due to…
Russian attack on Kyiv, 3 people killed
According to local officials, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles and drones on Saturday night, killing at least three people and injuring more than a dozen…
Bank of Bhutan Transfers Distressed Trongsa Viewpoint Resort to DGPC for Nu 9.5 Million After Decadelong Legal Battle
The Bank of Bhutan (BoB) has transferred the ruined Trongsa Viewpoint Resort to state-owned hydel developer Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) for Nu 9.5 million under a commercial loan recovery…
New investment plan aims to strengthen Bhutan’s water security
Bhutan’s relationship with water is growing uncertain. Climate change is putting increasing pressure on its water resources, threatening drinking water supplies, agriculture, hydropower, and increasing the risk of floods and…
Regulatory Review Exposes Key Challenges Facing Bhutan’s Private Sector
The government’s nationwide Business Regulatory Process Review has highlighted growing concerns from the private sector over regulations that continue to hinder business growth. During the consultation in Thimphu, business representatives…
Empowered Women of Bhutan
Bhutan continues to stand out for its strong tradition of women’s empowerment. In many families, women inherit property, make key household decisions, and often become the heads of their families.…
India and Bhutan Approve 12 New Projects Worth ₹332 Crore
India and Bhutan have reviewed the progress of bilateral development cooperation under Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan. During the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks, 12 new ‘Project Tied Assistance’ (PTA) projects…