Soaring Domestic Demand Forces Bhutan to Double Winter Power Imports
Bhutan’s electricity imports more than doubled during the 2025–2026 winter lean season as rapidly rising domestic consumption continued to outpace seasonal hydropower generation. Figures from the Druk Green Power Corporation…
3 Simple Yoga Poses to Help Relieve Spondylitis Pain
In addition to taking medication, you must adopt certain habits in order to alleviate the pain associated with spondylitis. Regular yoga practice can help eliminate this kind of soreness. You…
Bhutan Appoints Permanent Delegate to UNESCO
In a significant move to strengthen its international relations and commitment to cultural preservation, the Kingdom of Bhutan has formally appointed its Permanent Delegate to UNESCO. The official presentation of…
New Harmonised Audit System to Strengthen Transparency in Bhutan
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank, has launched a harmonised audit framework to streamline the auditing of donor-funded projects.…
New Gelephu-Tareythang Road to Boost Connectivity and Protect Wildlife
The Gelephu-Tareythang Road Project has reached a major planning milestone, with the Detailed Project Report (DPR) expected to be completed by the end of this year. According to the government,…
Bhutan Fast-Tracks Gelephu Connectivity Project
Bhutan’s Gelephu–Tareythang Road Project has reached a key milestone, with the government expecting to complete the Detailed Project Report (DPR) by the end of this year and begin construction by…
Winter Power Imports Double as Seasonal Electricity Demand Climbs
Electricity imports during the winter season have doubled as rising demand for heating and increased household consumption placed significant pressure on domestic power generation. Energy authorities said the surge in…
Tata Power and DGPC Sign Commercial Agreements for 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project in Bhutan
Expanding cross-border clean energy infrastructure across South Asia, Indian power giant The Tata Power Company Limited and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) have formally signed commercial agreements to…
Centuries-Old Bjoka Khoche Reflects Bhutan’s Rich Cultural Legacy
Bjoka Khoche, an 18th-century noble mansion in Bjoka Gewog, Panbang Dungkhag, Zhemgang, remains one of Bhutan’s oldest privately owned traditional residences and a remarkable symbol of the country’s cultural heritage.…
Import Reliance Continues to Dominate Supply of Essential Food Commodities
Essential food supplies in the country continue to rely heavily on imports, underscoring ongoing challenges in achieving self-sufficiency in key agricultural commodities. Despite efforts to boost domestic production through policy…