Strong Support for GMC’s Sacred Initiative as Over 70 Chortens Are Sponsored
More than 70 of the 108 Jangchub Chortens planned for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) have already secured sponsorship, reflecting growing support for one of Bhutan’s largest sacred initiatives. Each chorten…
US Forces Launch Fresh Airstrikes Targeting Iran’s Air Defences and Surveillance Networks
The United States military has completed a fresh round of precision airstrikes inside Iran, targeting critical military infrastructure amid crumbling ceasefire negotiations. According to a statement issued by the US…
All-Party Talks Fail to Break Parliamentary Impasse; EV Customs Scandal Sparks Fresh Outcry
The House of Representatives has plunged into a severe deadlock as opposition lawmakers disrupted proceedings today, forcing Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to adjourn the session. Despite an all-party meeting convened…
Nepal and India Operationalise Peer-to-Peer Cross-Border Digital Payments
In a landmark development for cross-border financial connectivity, Nepal and India have announced the operationalisation of peer-to-peer (P2P) digital payment transactions. The breakthrough mechanism will enable individuals in both countries…
Clashes Intensify: US Downs Iranian Missiles While Israeli Strikes Kill Lebanese Soldiers
US Central Command confirms it intercepted six of seven ballistic missiles fired from Iran toward Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday night. The remaining missile failed to reach its target. This…
Bhutan Cancer Society Intensifies Outreach as Advanced Cases Limit Treatment Options
The Bhutan Cancer Society has intensified its nationwide outreach campaigns to combat a critical public health crisis: the persistent trend of late-stage cancer diagnoses. Despite the availability of free screening…
RSP Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane Meets Indian PM Modi to Elevate Bilateral Ties
In a major diplomatic development, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane held high-level bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday. The significant meeting…
Bhutan Resumes WTO Accession Process After 17-Year Pause to Boost Global Trade
Bhutan has officially resumed its accession process to the World Trade Organization (WTO) after a 17-year hiatus. Following Cabinet approval, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment finalized 17 essential…
High Borrowing Costs Stifle Bhutanese Private Sector Despite Rising Bank Profits
Bhutan’s financial sector is celebrating a highly profitable year, yet a stark economic paradox is emerging. While commercial banks report soaring deposits, a 19.6 percent surge in after-tax profits, and…
Govt Doubles Child Nutrition Allowance, Expands Social Security Net
The government has unveiled a boosted social security budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27, allocating Rs2.27 billion to the Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social…