Films from Bhutan are a worldwide phenomenon
Bhutanese filmmakers Dechen Roder and Arun Bhattarai are gaining international recognition for their films “I, the Song” and “Agent of Happiness”, showcasing their ability to craft compelling narratives. Dechen Roder’s…
Creating space for international airport at Gelephu
Samtenthang resident Tulasi Kumari Jogini, 55, is getting ready to leave her home in order to make room for the Gelephu International Airport project. As part of this significant infrastructural…
The 2025 OCA-OS regional forum will be held in Bhutan
Esteemed OCA-OS Regional Forum 2025 will take place in Bhutan from April 2–3 in Thimphu. This is the biggest athletic gathering Bhutan has ever hosted, bolstering its expanding capacity to…
Bhutan organizes a global wine auction
Bhutanese vintage wine will be put to the test on the international scene for the first time, which will be a landmark event for the fledgling wine industry in the…
Bhutanese women struggle against political representation despite historical barriers
Bhutanese women are underrepresented in politics, with only one of 20 National Council and 47 National Assembly seats secured in the 2023 elections. This is a global trend, with women…
P2P takes the effort to provide youngsters with development
The Ministry of Health and Save the Children are launching a P2P initiative to provide play-based learning to disadvantaged children under three. The program aims to address developmental gaps, improve…
Bhutan promotes wildlife-friendly infrastructure as one of its main development goals
Bhutan’s infrastructure expansion faces biodiversity risks, prompting a workshop on wildlife-friendly infrastructure development. Over 35 experts discuss mitigation strategies for Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City, but lack of policymakers raises concerns…
As global temperatures rise, Bhutan records temperature of 40°C
Bhur Meteorological Station in Sarpang recorded the highest daily maximum temperature of 2024, surpassing previous records, indicating the intensifying impacts of global warming on the Himalayan region. The Bhur Meteorological…
Authenticity of Bhutanese crafts & artwork could be compromised
Bhutanese traditional arts and crafts, despite their authenticity, face threats from commercialization due to mass imports from Nepal and India, compromising their skill and authenticity. The tourism industry is causing…
Budgetary constraints causing delays Building of Bypass at Rinchending
Due to a lack of funding, the Department of Surface Transport, MoIT, has announced that the building of a 3km bypass at Rinchending will continue into the following fiscal year.…