Empowered Women of Bhutan
Bhutan continues to stand out for its strong tradition of women’s empowerment. In many families, women inherit property, make key household decisions, and often become the heads of their families.…
Tsirang’s New Economic Hub Aims to Strengthen Local Economy and Tourism
Residents of Tsirang district and visitors to Damphu town will soon have access to a dedicated centre for local products, recreation, and community activities as the district administration begins construction…
Luxury Hotel Operators Defend Compensation Structures Amid Wage Criticism, Pointing to High Overhead and Off-Season Slumps
Luxury hotel operators are pushing back against growing criticism over employee compensation, arguing that premium room rates do not directly translate into massive profit margins due to steep operational overhead,…
Planners and builders meet promote inclusive design
Imagine walking into a building, only to find that you cannot access the next floor or even use the washroom. For people living with disabilities in the country, such barriers…
Bhutanese Citizens Lose Over Nu 26 Million to Escalating Online Scams in Six Months
Financial fraud and online scams surged sharply across Bhutan, with citizens losing over Nu 26 million to digital fraudsters within a six-month period, according to recent data from the Royal…
Technology, Duty, and Mindfulness A New Wave of Nationalism Engulfs Bhutan
Bhutan is experiencing a unique cultural and socio-political evolution as a new wave of nationalism takes root, blending cutting-edge technology, civic duty, and traditional mindfulness. Under the leadership of King…
Three community projects launched to promote human-tiger coexistence
Nubi in Trongsa is one of the country’s major human-tiger conflict hotspots. As the area lies within the migratory paths and biological corridors connecting two national parks, residents frequently lose…
Ageing Bhutan Faces Rising Mental Health Challenges Among Senior Citizens
As Bhutan prepares to become an ageing society next year, health experts are raising concerns over the growing mental health challenges faced by older adults. Psychiatrists at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck…
Local and Parliamentary Polls to Proceed in GMC-SAR, Confirms Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission has formally confirmed that both Local Government (LG) and Parliamentary elections will proceed as planned in the Gelephu Mindfulness City Special Administrative Region (GMC-SAR). The announcement settles…
Bhutan 2026 H1 Tourism Update: Strong Growth, New Air Links and Hotel Openings
Bhutan welcomed 149,141 visitors in H1 2026, up 48.14 percent year on year, as Drukair expanded regional services and new hotels opened in Paro and Gangtey. Bhutan welcomed 149,141 visitors…