Crude Oil Surges Past $90 on Iran-US Tensions
The impact of geopolitical tensions is once again visible in the global market. Crude oil prices saw a sharp surge on Monday. Rising tensions between the US and Iran heightened…
EtonHouse Bhutan International School starts classes
EtonHouse Bhutan International School, the country’s first international school, formally opened in Thimphu today. The school, with classes from Kindergarten to 12, plans to expand enrolment from next year, as…
Thromde Health Centres to Expand as JDWNRH Eases OPD Congestion
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) plans to shift general outpatient department (OPD) services to Thromde Health Centres by the end of next year, aiming to reduce overcrowding at…
3,000 Volunteers Join GMC Volunteer Programme
More than 3,000 volunteers took part in the seventh Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) volunteer programme from August 28 to 30, contributing to landscaping, cleaning and environmental improvement works across the…
ChoeGo Building to house GMC’s first premium boutique hotel
The ChoeGo Building is taking shape as one of the defining landmarks of Gelephu Mindfulness City. And now, its second and third floors will be transformed into a 27-room premium…
ChoeGo Boutique Set to Add Premium Hospitality to Gelephu Mindfulness City
The iconic ChoeGo Building in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is set to house the city’s first premium boutique hotel, following a hospitality development agreement signed between the GMC Authority and…
Bhutan’s Unique Blend Of Education And Culture
Bhutan’s education system is distinctive for combining academic learning with national culture, Buddhist values and social responsibility. Children traditionally begin pre-primary education at around six years of age and progress…
Bumthang’s last sheep-rearing villages get support to rebuild flock
Sheep rearing is becoming increasingly difficult in Bumthang due to shrinking pastureland, predator attacks and a shortage of reliable feed. The practice now survives in just two villages in Chhumey…
Meta to Pay $18 Billion and Strengthen Child Safety on Facebook and Instagram
Meta has agreed to pay 18 billion US Dollars and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms. The move comes as part of a landmark legal settlement…
Massive Nepal-Tibet Debris Flow Leaves Hundreds Missing; Bhutanese Travelers Unharmed
Bhutanese pilgrims traveling in Nepal and Tibet are confirmed safe after a devastating Himalayan flash flood swept through northern Nepal’s Rasuwa district and adjacent Tibet. The disaster, triggered by a…