Princess Sonam Joins Science for Development Summit in Dili
Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck of Bhutan is visiting Timor-Leste for a series of diplomatic and development-focused engagements, including participation in the Science for Development Summit 2026 in Dili. The Princess…
Iran’s Currency Hits Record Low as US Prepares New Sanctions
Iran’s currency plunged to a record low on the open market on Monday, hours before the United States was expected to announce a new wave of sanctions aimed at further…
Jomotsangkha Moves Away from Open Dumping with New Landfill
Jomotsangkha Dungkhag town in Samdrup Jongkhar is seeing cleaner surroundings after the opening of its first landfill at Jangsa. For years, waste was dumped in open pits or burned near…
OAG returns 111 cases over gaps in evidence and investigation
The Office of the Attorney General received more than 1,000 cases in the last fiscal year. But not all cases moved directly towards prosecution. According to the OAG’s Annual Report…
Bangladesh’s industrial sector hit by fuel crisis
According to Bangladeshi media reports, the gas crisis that began on July 21 is spreading across the country’s industrial zones. Factories are curtailing production, shutting down units, and sending employees…
New landfill brings cleaner waste management to Jomotsangkha
For years, waste from Jomotsangkha Dungkhag town in Samdrup Jongkhar was dumped in open pits, creating an eyesore, foul smells and environmental concerns. But more than a month after the…
Preparing Bhutan’s digital defenders for what comes next
As cybersecurity threats become harder to detect and prevent, Bhutan is focusing on a less visible but critical line of defence: people with the skills to secure the country’s digital…
Bhutan Allows Marriage Between Citizens and Foreigners
Bhutanese law allows citizens to marry foreigners, provided both parties freely consent and comply with the country’s marriage regulations. Under the Marriage Bill, marriage is permitted regardless of religion, sex,…
Over 90 ICT Professionals Train as Bhutan’s Digital Defenders
More than 90 ICT professionals and network engineers from across Bhutan are taking part in a five-day Bhutan Network Operators Group (btNOG) workshop focused on strengthening the country’s cybersecurity capacity.…
Bjabchho community builds Nu 40 M temple to replace ageing structure
A three-storey temple taking shape in Chhukha’s Bjabchho Gewog is the result of a community effort involving hundreds of households and more than Nu 40 M in investment. With construction…