Yenlag Throms: Unclear status and funding concerns
Agency: The status and funding of Yenlag Throms, planned satellite towns, have been brought to the forefront during the 1st Sitting of the Second Session of the National Assembly on…
Cannabis strikes a balance between economic promise and control
Cannabis is usually seen as dangerous. During the recent international conference on GNH and law that was held in Paro, this was one of the main highlights. According to a…
Bhutan DGPC and Tata Power will collaborate to build 5,000MW of renewable energy
The biggest integrated power companies in India Tata Power Company Ltd has partnered with DGPC in a historic agreement to build at least 5,000 MW of renewable energy capacity in…
His Majesty attends Gelephu Choeten’s salhang tendrel ceremony yesterday
The groundbreaking ceremony of the Gelephu Choeten was graced by His Majesty the King. The Zhung Dratshang’s Dorji Lopen presided over the event. The focal point of the Gelephu Mindfulness…
The value of Bhutan’s Bitcoin assets surpassed $1 billion
On November 14, Bhutan cashed out 367 BTC, or almost USD 33.5 million, using Binance, a significant cryptocurrency exchange. The price of one bitcoin increased to above USD 90,000. Bhutan…
Agriculture Ministry eyes July 2025 Rollout for National Insurance Scheme to protect farmers
Agency: In a move aimed at providing security and stability to the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has laid out a comprehensive proposal for a national…
Regional differences in the tourism industry are highlighted by the National Council
The NC’s Economic Affairs Committee has expressed worry over the unequal allocation of tourism, citing a geographical disparity in visitor numbers among the several dzongkhags. Tshewang, the chairperson of the…
Royal Inauguration of Changyul Park
Agency: On August 23, 2024, Changyul Park in Changzamtok, Thimphu, was officially inaugurated in a grand ceremony graced by His Majesty the King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and…
Commentators necessary to spice up games
Agency: As Bhutan’s passion for sports continues to grow, particularly with recent events such as the AFC tournament in Thimphu, the absence of skilled commentators has become increasingly apparent. With…
hoteliers send urge to Govt to reevaluate tourism tax
Three-star hotel owners intend to urge the government to reevaluate the present tourism tax structure and substitute a one-time visa fee for visitors in favor of the daily SDF. This…