Bhutanese Royal Family and Devotees Gather as Fourth King Graces Sacred 21 Taras Thongdrol Consecration
A profound spiritual milestone has been marked in Bhutan with the formal consecration of a magnificent new thongdrol at the historic Tara Lhaden Zhingkham complex in Pangrizampa. The grand ceremony,…
Fatal Elephant Attack Renews Human-Wildlife Conflict Concerns in Bhutan’s
A fatal elephant attack in Tashicholing Gewog has reignited concerns over the growing challenge of managing human-elephant conflict in southern Bhutan. A 59-year-old man was killed by a wild elephant…
Abandoned Bhutan School Reborn as Women-Led Farming Project in Dagana
An abandoned school campus in rural Dagana is being transformed into a community-led farming project, offering new hope for livelihoods and rural revival in one of Bhutan’s depopulated villages. Mist…
Bhutan Celebrates Milestone as Gyalsung Cohort 1 Completes National Service
Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck graced the historic Passing Out Parade of the inaugural Gyalsung Cohort 1 of 2026. The landmark ceremony took place simultaneously across Bhutan’s four Gyalsung…
Nepal-EU Relations Gain Momentum After High-Level Diplomatic Meeting
European Union ambassadors have expressed strong optimism about Nepal’s future following a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah at Singha Durbar. Speaking collectively after the meeting, the diplomats…
Chimi Lhakhang Hosts First-Ever Fertility Festival in Punakha
The first-ever Fertility Festival at Chimi Lhakhang was held on May 23 and 24, attracting thousands of pilgrims, tourists, and local visitors to one of Bhutan’s most culturally unique spiritual…
The Price of Progress: Bhutan’s Highland Culture Shifts from Community to Cash
A quiet revolution is reshaping the highland community of Sakteng in Trashigang. While new road connectivity has brought long-awaited development to this once-remote Bhutanese town, it has also accelerated the…
Nepali Students Honored at Pakistan Embassy’s 2026 Essay and Speech Competitions
The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu successfully hosted the award ceremonies for the 13th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 9th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition-2026.…
Bhutan Strengthens Maternal Health Services Through Telemedicine Initiative
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency, launched the Impact Evaluation Report of the Integrated Continuous Telemedicine of Fetal Heart Rate and Uterine Contraction (iCTG) Initiative…
Bhutan Media Facing Economic Survival Crisis Despite Press Freedom Debate
A new report released by the Journalists’ Association of Bhutan has raised questions over Bhutan’s low ranking in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, arguing…