Regional Leaders Convene in Bhutan to Address Overlapping Global Crises and Public Service Delivery
Government officials and international experts recently converged in Thimphu for a vital two-day Regional Dialogue on Future-Ready Governance, exploring innovative strategies for Asian and Pacific administrations to proactively anticipate and…
Bhutan School Creates Steady Market for Local Farmers
A rural school in eastern Bhutan is creating a direct link between student meals and local farmers by sourcing vegetables, eggs and dairy products from nearby producers. Gongthung Middle Secondary…
Bhutan U-15 team hopes to gain international exposure at FIFA festival
Bhutan is preparing to take part in the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, which begins on the 22nd of this month. For the young players, the…
A Day in Thimphu: Exploring Bhutan’s Capital at a Gentle Pace
Bhutan’s capital offers travellers a refreshing escape from the rush of modern cities, with forested hills, historic temples and a relaxed way of life. A perfect day can begin early…
Bhutanese students rethink plans to study in Australia
New student visa rules in Australia are prompting some Bhutanese to reconsider their plans. The changes barred most international students from bringing their partners or children, while those onshore may…
Black Mountain Festival brings Trongsa’s oral traditions to life
What if the stories behind Trongsa’s past could come alive on stage? At the fifth Black Mountain Festival, communities did just that, bringing generations-old stories and traditions to life through…
Nepal Ends Flood Rescue Efforts, Turns to Essential Rehabilitation
Officials stated on Monday that Nepal has concluded search and rescue operations for those missing after the August floods. Teams completed ground surveys and recovered some people, then handed duties…
Bhutan Steps Up Efforts to Reduce Thorthormi Glacial Lake Flood Threat
Bhutan is testing a revised siphon system to lower the water level of Thorthormi Lake, a potentially dangerous glacial lake located more than 4,400 metres above sea level in the…
Empowering women through solar-powered irrigation
Women make up more than half of Bhutan’s agricultural workforce, according to the Industry Census Report. Yet, they have often had little say in the technologies designed to make farming…
GMCA Emphasizes Quality, Safety, and Environmental Standards as Gelephu Airport Project Enters Next Major Stage
As massive earthworks near completion, the Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority (GMCA) has officially awarded the major airfield construction contract to the Rigsar-Vajra Joint Venture, marking a monumental step forward in…