Pineapple Farming Boosts Rural Income in Eastern Bhutan
Pineapple farmers in Durungri village of eastern Bhutan have sold around 100 metric tonnes of fruit so far in 2026, earning approximately Nu 4.5 million. The Durungri Pineapple Group has…
Durungri Farmers Capitalize on Dual Summer and Winter Harvests to Strengthen Rural Economy
Pineapple farming has emerged as a transformative economic driver for Durungri village in Pema Gatshel district, eastern Bhutan, significantly boosting household revenues and strengthening the rural economy. In 2026, the…
Koshala farmers resume paddy cultivation after nearly a decade
Farmers in Koshala village of Langthil Gewog, Trongsa, have resumed paddy cultivation after leaving their fields unused for almost ten years due to a shortage of irrigation water.A newly constructed…
Travelling to Nepal or Bhutan? MHA Clarifies Mandatory Identity Documents
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced revised immigration rules clarifying the identity documents required for Indian, Nepalese and Bhutanese citizens travelling across their shared borders. The changes were…
Bangladesh Edge Bhutan 1-0 as Substitute Ibrahim Delivers Crucial Winner
Bangladesh began their SAFF Championship 2026 campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Bhutan at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday, thanks to a second-half strike from substitute Mohammad…
Pineapple farming transforms livelihoods in Durungri, Pema Gatshel
In Durungri village in Pema Gatshel, pineapples are bringing more than just a sweet harvest. What began as a small community initiative has grown into a promising source of income…
North Korea Unveils New Air Defence Missile System in Latest Weapons Test
North Korea has tested a new air-defense missile system as part of efforts to strengthen its military capabilities. State media reported on Thursday that the test took place on Wednesday.…
Bhutanese Hospitality Group Zhiwaling Opens Luxury Tented Camp in Laya
Bhutanese hospitality group Zhiwaling has opened a new luxury tented camp in Laya, one of the country’s highest permanently inhabited settlements, located at around 3,800 metres above sea level. Named…
World Bank Recommends Private Sector Growth and Female Workforce Participation for Bhutan
Bhutan is projected to become an ageing society by 2028, with over seven percent of its population expected to be over 65 years old, according to the World Bank’s latest…
Gelephu Central Bank Receives Authority Over Monetary Policy
Bhutan has taken an important step in reshaping its financial administration after King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck signed a royal decree granting the Gelephu Central Bank authority over monetary policy…