Local and Parliamentary Polls to Proceed in GMC-SAR, Confirms Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission has formally confirmed that both Local Government (LG) and Parliamentary elections will proceed as planned in the Gelephu Mindfulness City Special Administrative Region (GMC-SAR). The announcement settles…
Bhutan 2026 H1 Tourism Update: Strong Growth, New Air Links and Hotel Openings
Bhutan welcomed 149,141 visitors in H1 2026, up 48.14 percent year on year, as Drukair expanded regional services and new hotels opened in Paro and Gangtey. Bhutan welcomed 149,141 visitors…
Khenda Adventure Pioneers Private Eco-Tourism in Panbang
Khenda Adventure, Panbang’s first private eco-tourism and rafting company, is emerging as a key attraction for adventure seekers visiting the gateway to Royal Manas National Park. Founded in October 2024…
Bhutan Unveils Conservation Initiatives to Protect Tigers and Local Livelihoods
Bhutan marked Global Tiger Day by launching three innovative conservation initiatives aimed at strengthening human-tiger coexistence and supporting communities living in conflict-prone areas. The Tiger Impact Certificate (TIC), RiKhaNET, and…
Bhutan’s Mountain Man Takes on the World’s Toughest Trails
Bhutanese ultramarathon runner Jigme Tenzin completed the legendary 268km Snowman Trek in just five days and is now preparing for the UTMB World Series Finals in France. In recent years,…
Severe Landslides and Slope Failures Threaten Nu 134M Rinchending Bypass, Escalating Repair Costs
Repeated landslides, tension cracks, and heavy debris flows along Bhutan’s newly constructed 1.6-kilometer Rinchending bypass are expected to add millions of ngultrum in unexpected expenditures as government authorities race to…
Monggar’s Mother and Child Hospital Set to Open After Final Works
The 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Monggar is nearing completion, bringing eastern Bhutan closer to a major boost in maternal and child healthcare. Gifted by His…
Bhutan’s ‘Mountain Man’ Completes Snowman Trek in Record Five Days
Bhutanese ultramarathon runner Jigme Tenzin has completed the country’s legendary Snowman Trek in just five days, covering 268.04 kilometres across some of Bhutan’s highest and most challenging mountain trails. The…
New Horizons for Digital Learning in Bhutan Empowering Students with Accessible Educational Tools
UNICEF, in partnership with Bhutan’s Ministry of Education and Skills Development, is transforming the country’s educational landscape through scalable digital learning initiatives. By introducing interactive digital platforms, offline-accessible learning modules,…
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Bhutan Arrive in Gelephu for Official Royal Visit
Their Majesties King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema have arrived in Gelephu for an official royal visit, warmly received by local officials, community leaders, and enthusiastic residents…