Bhutan’s Finance Minister Lekey Dorji plans to boost agriculture, tourism, and foreign direct investment to expand its economy beyond hydropower, aiming for 8.93% growth in 2025. Bhutan’s government is committed…
Thanks to a new multipurpose hall that was made possible by donations and the Lungnyi Gewog administration, students at Olathang Primary School in Paro will no longer have to brave…
Samtenthang resident Tulasi Kumari Jogini, 55, is getting ready to leave her home in order to make room for the Gelephu International Airport project. As part of this significant infrastructural…
Esteemed OCA-OS Regional Forum 2025 will take place in Bhutan from April 2–3 in Thimphu. This is the biggest athletic gathering Bhutan has ever hosted, bolstering its expanding capacity to…
Bhutanese vintage wine will be put to the test on the international scene for the first time, which will be a landmark event for the fledgling wine industry in the…
Bhutanese women are underrepresented in politics, with only one of 20 National Council and 47 National Assembly seats secured in the 2023 elections. This is a global trend, with women…
The Ministry of Health and Save the Children are launching a P2P initiative to provide play-based learning to disadvantaged children under three. The program aims to address developmental gaps, improve…
Bhutan’s infrastructure expansion faces biodiversity risks, prompting a workshop on wildlife-friendly infrastructure development. Over 35 experts discuss mitigation strategies for Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City, but lack of policymakers raises concerns…
Bhur Meteorological Station in Sarpang recorded the highest daily maximum temperature of 2024, surpassing previous records, indicating the intensifying impacts of global warming on the Himalayan region. The Bhur Meteorological…
Bhutanese traditional arts and crafts, despite their authenticity, face threats from commercialization due to mass imports from Nepal and India, compromising their skill and authenticity. The tourism industry is causing…
