Cycling, Culture, and Local Enterprise Unite at Sha-Festival
The seventh Dragon Fury Race and the second Sha-Festival are bringing together cycling, local cuisine, cultural performances and community enterprises in Wangdue Phodrang on October 16 and 17. The cycling…
Voith Hydro Expands Its Presence in Bhutan with 90 MW Jomori Hydropower Project Contract
Voith Hydro has secured a contract to supply and install electromechanical equipment for Bhutan’s 90 MW Jomori Hydropower Project, marking another milestone in the company’s expansion in the country’s renewable…
Affordability and Marketing Drive Children Toward Processed Snacks Over Nutritious Foods
While Bhutan has made commendable progress over the past decade in reducing childhood stunting and undernutrition, the rapid modernization of the country and shifting dietary habits have given rise to…
DGPC APPOINTS ENTURA FOR 954MW HYDROPOWER PROJECT STUDIES IN BHUTAN
Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) has signed a contract with Entura to prepare detailed feasibility reports for the 590 MW Chamkharchhu II and 364 MW Chamkharchhu IV hydropower projects in…
Lungta Art Festival brings traditional weaving and contemporary art together
The Lungta Art Festival 2026 is bringing traditional weaving and contemporary art together through an exhibition by Bhutanese contemporary artist Kunzang Wangmo, featuring 35 artworks alongside handwoven fabric made by…
VAST Bhutan Art Centre Hosts Solo Exhibition ‘Tendrel’ Exploring Fragility, Interdependence, and Hidden Layers of Mind and Craft
The Lungta Art Festival 2026 currently underway at the VAST Bhutan Art Centre in Thimphu has successfully brought traditional Bhutanese weaving and contemporary artistic expression into a unique shared space…
India Boosts Global Maritime Ties with Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and Bhutan at Sagarmanthan Dialogue
On the sidelines of the Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal spearheaded extensive bilateral discussions with Saudi Arabia,…
Bhutan Tourism Records Strong September Growth with Over 26,000 International Visitors
Bhutan experienced a significant surge in international visitor arrivals this September, recording a 28 per cent year-on-year increase according to the latest monthly tourism bulletin released by the Department of…
Tourist arrivals up more than 28 per cent in September
The country received more tourists in September this year than in the same month last year. According to the Department of Tourism’s (DoT) monthly tourism bulletin, tourist arrivals last month…
India Transfers ₹290 Crore to Boost Bhutan’s Development Projects
The Indian Embassy in Thimphu announced on Tuesday that India has handed over ₹290 crore (2.90 billion Ngultrum) for various development projects under the Himalayan nation of Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year…