Bhutan’s Food Future Takes Centre Stage at Global Summit
More than 400 delegates from over 60 countries have gathered in Paro for the Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, as leaders seek to chart a more sustainable and “conscious” future…
Trongsa to Host Black Mountain Festival in October
Trongsa will host the Black Mountain Festival on October 3 and 4, 2026, bringing together communities and visitors for a celebration of culture, heritage, creativity and local participation. This year’s…
Bhutan’s First International School Opens in Thimphu
EtonHouse Bhutan International School, described as Bhutan’s first international school, formally opened in Thimphu on August 31, 2026, with an inaugural batch of nine students. The school currently offers classes…
Bhutan Hosts Global Dialogue on the Future of Food
More than 400 participants from 60 countries have gathered in Paro, Bhutan, for the first Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, seeking new approaches to the growing challenges facing the global…
A decade later, hazelnut production begins picking up in Bumthang
For many hazelnut growers in Bumthang, the journey towards a meaningful harvest has been a long and patient wait. More than a decade after planting the trees, farmers are finally…
EtonHouse Bhutan International School starts classes
EtonHouse Bhutan International School, the country’s first international school, formally opened in Thimphu today. The school, with classes from Kindergarten to 12, plans to expand enrolment from next year, as…
Thromde Health Centres to Expand as JDWNRH Eases OPD Congestion
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) plans to shift general outpatient department (OPD) services to Thromde Health Centres by the end of next year, aiming to reduce overcrowding at…
3,000 Volunteers Join GMC Volunteer Programme
More than 3,000 volunteers took part in the seventh Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) volunteer programme from August 28 to 30, contributing to landscaping, cleaning and environmental improvement works across the…
ChoeGo Building to house GMC’s first premium boutique hotel
The ChoeGo Building is taking shape as one of the defining landmarks of Gelephu Mindfulness City. And now, its second and third floors will be transformed into a 27-room premium…
ChoeGo Boutique Set to Add Premium Hospitality to Gelephu Mindfulness City
The iconic ChoeGo Building in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is set to house the city’s first premium boutique hotel, following a hospitality development agreement signed between the GMC Authority and…