The collapse of Namseycholing Nagtshang is imminent
Over 100-year-old Namseycholing Nagtshang, once a grand fortress, is on the brink of ruin in Wangdue, Bhutan. Despite its deteriorating state, it was recently recognized as a registered heritage site,…
GNH integration in leadership and business
GNHCB and BGJVH officially extended their MoU yesterday, confirming their commitment to incorporating GNH values into business and leadership. Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Chodren Wangchuck, President of GNHCB, and…
Farmers in eastern Bhutan benefit from growing adzuki beans
Growing Adzuki beans, a nutrient-rich legume with rising demand both domestically and abroad, is proving to be profitable for farmers in eastern Bhutan. This season, the 26-member Phenthab Rangzhoen Tshogpa…
Bhutan unveils a national strategy to stop gender-based violence
Bhutan’s National Strategy aims to combat gender-based violence, highlighting the prevalence of intimate partner violence and childhood sexual abuse among women. The report highlights factors like low education, childhood trauma,…
EV subsidies are paid, there are still 27 unaccounted-for taxes
As consumers express concerns regarding the distribution of funding under the “Bhutan Sustainable Low Emission Urban Transport System” project, concerns regarding the transparency of the EV subsidy program are growing.…
Smartphone imports hit a record-breaking level
In a nation with an estimated population of 795,026 people, 127,243 cellphones were imported in 2024, meaning that almost one in four literate Bhutanese may have purchased a new gadget…
Emerging Talent: Deki Lhazom’s Remarkable Performance
During the 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship, Bhutan’s forward Deki Lhazom emerged as the tournament’s top scorer, netting eight goals. Her exceptional performance included a five-goal haul in Bhutan’s commanding 13–0…
Bhutan nearly finished with its third internet gateway
The eagerly anticipated third internet gateway is 90% finished following nearly ten years of discussions with Bangladesh and India. However, cross-border right-of-way concerns have caused the project’s final stages to…
Important bill soars to Nu 121B, a record high
According to the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Revenue and Customs, the nation’s import bill skyrocketed to an all-time high of Nu 121.16 billion in 2024, a 12 percent rise…
For the affordable house ownership program, Nu 1.5B
From the Economic Stimulus Plan, the government has set aside Nu 1.5 billion to launch an affordable housing program that will help Bhutanese citizens purchase homes and solve the nation’s…