Rising Fuel Prices Dampen Car Owners’ Resolve
Bhutan is feeling the economic impact of rising global fuel prices, driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East. As an import-dependent country, the surge has led to increased domestic…
Farmers and Business Owners Face Heavy Losses After Bhutan Storm
Residents of Sarpang Dzongkhag in Bhutan are grappling with the aftermath of what many describe as a once-in-a-lifetime weather event. On April 7, a violent hailstorm swept across the region,…
India Strengthens Energy Partnership as Manohar Lal Khattar Heads to Bhutan for Hydropower Talks
Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, will undertake a four-day official visit to Bhutan aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in…
Barshong Students Travel Miles for Education Amid Facility Shortages
At 6:30 am each day, 12-year-old Tandin Tshomo and her seven-year-old brother, Ja-myang Singye, embark on a five-kilometre journey to Tsaluna Primary School in Maed-wang Gewog, Thimphu, due to the…
Bhutan Unveils 2026 Local Festival Calendar: A Deep Dive into Himalayan Culture and Nature
As the Kingdom of Bhutan continues to diversify its tourism sector, a new and vibrant rhythm is emerging for the 2026 travel season. Moving beyond the globally recognized iconic tsechus,…
India Grants ₹42.3 Cr to Bhutan for 13th Plan Projects
India and Bhutan convened the 17th Monthly Coordination Meeting in Thimphu, focusing on the progress and future steps for various developmental projects in Bhutan that are backed by the Indian…
300% Spike in Overseas Medical Referral Expenses
In the last decade, Bhutan’s spending on overseas medical referrals has surged over 300%, prompting the government to pursue a structured cost-sharing framework prior to any adjustments to the Daily…
The Royal Family’s Historic Visit to the Sharchog Khorlo Tshengye
In a profound demonstration of the enduring bond between the Dragon Throne and the people, His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses, concluded…
Royal University of Bhutan Phone Ban Boosts Focus, Limits Learning: Students
The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) instituted a complete ban on mobile phone usage during academic hours as of October 1, 2025, following an announcement from the Office of the…
Mountaineering Association Defends Nepal’s Reputation Amid Claims of Food Poisoning on Everest
The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has formally called for a transparent and high-level investigation into recent media reports alleging serious malpractice during expeditions in the Everest region. In a press…