Four initiatives launched to boost voter participation ahead of next LG elections
Marking National Voters’ Day celebration in Paro today, the Election Commission of Bhutan launched four initiatives to strengthen election administration and improve voter participation. The launch comes as the country…
Bhutanese Artist Pem Lham Wins 2026 Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize
Bhutanese contemporary artist Pem Lham has received the 2026 Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize, one of the major international awards supporting contemporary artistic practice connected to the Himalayan region. Her…
Bhutan: Roadblocks in Sakteng Disrupt Students’ Access to Opportunities
For students in remote Sakteng, Bhutan, roadblocks are more than a transport problem—they can mean missed educational and extracurricular opportunities. This issue was highlighted by 16-year-old Sonam Tenzin, a Class…
Thimphu Structure Plan moves into phased implementation
After years of planning, the Thimphu Structure Plan is now moving into phased implementation. The plan, along with the Thimphu–Paro Regional Strategy, is being implemented through infrastructure development, improvements to…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Arrives in Bhutan on Three-Day Visit
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar arrived in Thimphu today on a three-day visit to Bhutan. During his stay, he is scheduled to meet Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. A…
Her Majesty Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck graces breast clinic’s first anniversary
The dedicated Breast Clinic in Thimphu recorded more than 1,600 visits in its first year. Patients came for assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including surgery for breast cancer. The clinic marked…
Dedicated Breast Clinic Expands Access to Cancer Care in Bhutan
The dedicated Breast Clinic at the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital in Thimphu marked its first anniversary with Her Majesty Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck gracing the…
Attack on Iranian Ship Near Strait of Hormuz Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Injured
An Iranian commercial vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile on Sunday morning. One person was killed and four others were injured in the attack,…
Hydropower projects designed to withstand GLOF risks, says MoENR Minister
Being built along river basins, Bhutan’s hydropower projects are vulnerable to flash floods and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of such events, the…
Chinese President Xi arrives in New Delhi for 18th BRICS Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…