Bhutanese Entrepreneur Transforms Quarry into Tourism Landmark in Trongsa
After nearly a decade of working with the United Nations, Bhutanese entrepreneur Pema Namgyel returned to his native village of Willing in Trongsa to pursue a vision of community-led development…
Home Visits Help Caregivers Build Confidence and Improve Child Development
The Caring for the Caregiver programme is helping strengthen emotional wellbeing and parenting skills among caregivers in Bhutan, creating a positive impact on both parents and young children. Launched in…
Two helicopters collided while fighting a fire in Greece,two crew members died
Two helicopters collided mid-air while battling wildfires in Greece, resulting in the deaths of two crew members. The victims included a Greek coordinator and a Danish pilot. According to reports…
Tsirang Starts Construction of Economic Hub
The Tsirang District Administration has started construction of a Nu 34 million Economic Hub on more than 8.6 acres of land in Damphu to boost local trade, tourism and community…
Kinley Tshering’s Gold Medal Boosts Bhutan’s Asian Games Preparations
Bhutan’s recurve archer Kinley Tshering delivered a remarkable performance at the World Archery Asia President’s Challenge Cup in Dhaka, Bangladesh, winning the gold medal in the Recurve Men’s Division. The…
Lowest-Bid Procurement Model Strains Public Infrastructure Quality and Budget Management
The widespread reliance on lowest-bid tender systems is pushing public works infrastructure to its limits, causing systemic project delays, cost overruns, and compromised build quality across municipal developments. Designed primarily…
Bhutan recurve archer Kinley Tshering clinches gold in Dhaka
Bhutan’s recurve archery team delivered an encouraging performance at the World Archery Asia President’s Challenge Cup in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with Kinley Tshering winning the gold medal. The tournament, held alongside…
My Friend, Brother, Mentor’ Bhutanese PM Pens Heartfelt Letter as PM Modi Completes Historic 12-Year Tenure
Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay extended warm congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of His Majesty the King, the Royal Government, and the people of Bhutan. The…
17-km Railway Line To Boost Connectivity To India-China-Bhutan
India is planning to boost connectivity to the border near the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction with the Khunia More to Jaldhaka railway project, a newly sanctioned 17-kilometer strategic rail link in North…
Public Infrastructure Projects Strain Under Low-Bid Procurement Contracts
The widespread reliance on lowest-bid procurement models is placing severe financial and operational pressure on public infrastructure developments, leading to frequent project delays, cost overruns, and compromised build quality. Under…