Bhutan Celebrates National Forest Day with Mass Tree-Planting Drive
Bhutan celebrated its National Forest Day with a nationwide tree-planting campaign. Citizens, students, and government officials planted over 1 million trees in a single day, aiming to combat deforestation and…
Bhutan AgriSustain Fund is looking for USD 80m to support
To give Bhutan’s agri-food industry long-term financial support, BAF hopes to raise USD 80 million from private investors and philanthropists.The fund’s goals and potential to revolutionize Bhutan’s agriculture industry are…
Deepening Cooperation: Bhutan-Nepal Bilateral Relations Grow Stronger
Bhutan and Nepal have taken significant steps to strengthen their bilateral relations, focusing on diplomatic engagement and economic collaboration. Both countries, as founding members of the South Asian Association for…
Bhutan Unveils Gelephu Mindfulness City to Boost Economy
Bhutan has announced plans for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a $100 billion project designed to redefine capitalism by emphasizing sustainability and well-being. Led by former Prime Minister Dr. Lotay…
STEM school in Drukgyel to welcome the first batch of grade 7 students in 2026
Agency: The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has outlined plans to establish a premier STEM school at Drukgyel, Paro. This initiative is part of Bhutan’s long-term vision to…
Reestablishing white-bellied heron habitats by 50 hectare tree park
RSPN has planted trees on 42 hectares in six dzongkhags to help restore severely endangered white-bellied heron’s degraded habitats. In the Punatsangchhu and Mangdechhu basins, RSPN has restored 12.5 hectares…
Bhutan Promotes Organic Agriculture for Sustainable Farming
Bhutan is advancing its commitment to sustainable agriculture by promoting organic farming practices nationwide. The government has implemented policies to support farmers in transitioning to organic methods, including training programs…
Bhutan’s Education System Embraces Digital Learning
In a bid to modernize its education system, Bhutan is incorporating digital learning tools into its curriculum. The Ministry of Education has partnered with international organizations to provide digital resources…
Bhutan is world’s 18th least corrupt country
According to Transparency International’s report yesterday, Bhutan’s ranking in the 2024 CPI jumped to 18th place from 26th in 2023. Bhutan broke the impasse where it stayed at 68 points…
Car dealers to be penalised if refunds are not made within the deadline
Agency: In response to the recent overcharging of green tax by the 11 car dealers, the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) issued a public notice stating that the dealers…