Thimphu Partners With Global Tech Firm for e-Ngultrum
Bhutan’s central bank has launched a pilot program for a digital currency, the e-Ngultrum, in collaboration with a leading international technology firm. The move makes Bhutan one of the first…
Bhutan exploring nuclear energy through SMRs
Agency: A traditional challenge for Bhutan’s energy sector is that it is hydropower dependent, which means that while it has excess energy in the summer months with overflowing rivers, the…
Indian National sentenced to 20 years for heroin smuggling
Agency: An Indian national named Aamir Rasul Shikalgar has been sentenced to 20 years for drug smuggling into Paro Airport from Thailand. On 04/02/2025 at around 12:30 pm, the Department…
Sustainable Travel Model Gains International Attention
The government of Bhutan has unveiled a new eco-tourism plan focusing on remote Himalayan villages. The program will promote homestays, trekking, and cultural exchanges while ensuring minimal environmental impact. Officials…
Indian National sentenced to 20 years for heroin smuggling
Agency: An Indian national named Aamir Rasul Shikalgar has been sentenced to 20 years for drug smuggling into Paro Airport from Thailand. On 04/02/2025 at around 12:30 pm, the Department…
Bhutan to Host Unprecedented Global Peace Prayer Festival in November 2025
Agency: Bhutan will host the Global Peace Prayer Festival in November 2025, featuring rare rituals, Kalachakra empowerment, and historic nuns ordination.In a spirit-lifting move, Bhutan will host the Global Peace…
Bhutan Expands Eco-Tourism Projects
Bhutan has announced new initiatives to expand its eco-tourism sector, unveiling community-based trekking trails, homestays, and cultural experiences across remote villages. The Tourism Council of Bhutan said the move is…
Inclusive Sports Program Transforms Bhutanese Schools
Agency: On 22nd August, 2025, five schools in Thimphu are stepping into a new era of inclusive education as Special Olympics Bhutan equips them with sports equipment under the Unified…