The Path of Phuntsho Dema from Rural to World Champion
Phuntsho Dema’s remarkable journey from her childhood runs in rural Mongar to winning gold at the Universal Yoga Sports Federation World Cup 2025 epitomizes the growth of yoga in Bhutan…
Bhutan Unveils World’s First Gold-Backed Digital Nomad Visa on Solana
In a landmark move blending tradition with technology, Bhutan has launched the world’s first gold-backed digital nomad visa, powered by the Solana blockchain. The initiative, rolled out through Gelephu Mindfulness…
Royal Presence and National Service Propel Gelephu Mindfulness City Forward
Bhutan’s ambitious Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project reached significant spiritual and developmental milestones as the Royal Family graced the consecration of the Ugyen Norlha Chorten and the groundbreaking ceremony of…
Nine Awards for ‘Dobchu’ as Bhutan Film Industry Celebrates Big Night
Bhutanese horror film Dobchu emerged as the biggest winner at the Bhutan National Film Awards held in Punakha, sweeping nine major awards and cementing its place as one of the…
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is greeted on his birthday by the chief minister of Assam
Warm greetings were extended to His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on his birthday, recognizing the significant bond between Assam and Bhutan, which is founded on historical and cultural ties,…
Bhutan Introduces Biometric E-Gates to Fast-Track Immigration at Paro Airport
Paro International Airport Embraces Digital Immigration Clearance System Bhutan has introduced a major upgrade to its border management system with the launch of an Automated Immigration Clearance System (AICS) at…
PM Modi talks with CEOs of AI and deep tech businesses about the possibility of using AI in agriculture and education.
CEOs and founders of 16 AI and deeptech startups engaged in a roundtable meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 20, 2026, to discuss the transformative potential of artificial…
At AI Summit, India and Bhutan Chart New Course in Digital Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, reaffirming the strength of…
Bhutan’s cryptocurrency experiment demonstrates how difficult it is to use digital currency in the real world
Nearly a year after Bhutan launched a nationwide crypto payment system for tourists in May 2024, the initiative has seen minimal adoption. The system allows visitors to pay for various…
Havana Refinery Blaze Sparks New Rationing Fears Amid Total Energy Gridlock
Cuba’s energy infrastructure faced a fresh blow this Friday as a fire broke out at the Ñico López Refinery in Havana. Though the Ministry of Energy confirmed the blaze was…