Farmers in Langthil Gewog Envision Agricultural Expansion with Opening of Bashaling Bridge
A newly constructed 150-foot-long Bailey bridge over the Mangde River at Bashaling has significantly improved access to vital farmlands for more than 70 households across three villages in Langthil Gewog,…
Hatisar Border Post Opens Temporarily to Facilitate Travel to Bhutan’s Project 108
International visitors travelling to Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City can temporarily use the Hatisar border crossing in Assam, following its designation as an authorised Indian immigration post for Project 108. The…
Raven Concert to Mark Conclusion of Asia Visionary Summit in Bhutan
The inaugural Asia Visionary Summit will conclude with the Raven Concert at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on November 8, 2026, featuring international and Bhutanese artists in a public event expected…
ADB Approves $17.4 Million Package to Support Bhutan’s Economy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $17.42 million to help Bhutan protect vulnerable families from rising food and fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict. The funding will…
Bhutan Declares October 23 as National Yak Day
Bhutan has declared October 23 as National Yak Day to recognise the importance of yaks, highland communities and the traditional knowledge associated with mountain pastoralism. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck…
Bhutan Opens Biometric Immigration Terminal in Gelephu
Bhutan inaugurated a new pedestrian immigration terminal in Gelephu on October 22, 2026, introducing biometric e-gates to simplify cross-border travel for eligible Bhutanese and Indian nationals travelling between southern Bhutan…
Bhutan and Australia Strengthen Policy and Research Ties via New Academic Hub
Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck graced the official launch of the Australian National University’s (ANU) Hub for Bhutan Studies in Thimphu, marking a significant milestone in strengthening diplomatic,…
Rain Expected in Several Parts of Nepal for Over a Week
Rain is expected in several parts of Nepal starting next week, likely driven by a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. According to meteorologist Dr. Binod Pokharel, various weather…
Bhutanese Schools Struggle to Curb Junk Food Access Beyond Campus Gates
Children across Bhutan are increasingly surrounded by packaged snacks, sugary beverages, and fried foods, stoking severe public health concerns regarding rising childhood obesity and poor nutritional habits. According to the…
Solar Innovation Paves the Way for Financial Independence Among Rural Women Farmers
Empowering women through solar-powered irrigation has emerged as a transformative catalyst for rural development, gender equality, and sustainable agricultural productivity across developing agrarian economies where female farmers have historically shouldered…