Three community projects launched to promote human-tiger coexistence
Nubi in Trongsa is one of the country’s major human-tiger conflict hotspots. As the area lies within the migratory paths and biological corridors connecting two national parks, residents frequently lose…
Iran Claims Missile Attack on US Bases in Jordan
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its Aerospace Force targeted a US military command center and airbase with ballistic missiles on Wednesday. This claim was made in…
Ageing Bhutan Faces Rising Mental Health Challenges Among Senior Citizens
As Bhutan prepares to become an ageing society next year, health experts are raising concerns over the growing mental health challenges faced by older adults. Psychiatrists at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck…
Discover The Flavours Of Thimphu
Known for its iconic dishes such as ema datshi, Bhutan’s capital is steadily gaining recognition for a diverse and vibrant culinary scene that extends far beyond traditional chilies and cheese.…
Local and Parliamentary Polls to Proceed in GMC-SAR, Confirms Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission has formally confirmed that both Local Government (LG) and Parliamentary elections will proceed as planned in the Gelephu Mindfulness City Special Administrative Region (GMC-SAR). The announcement settles…
Bhutan 2026 H1 Tourism Update: Strong Growth, New Air Links and Hotel Openings
Bhutan welcomed 149,141 visitors in H1 2026, up 48.14 percent year on year, as Drukair expanded regional services and new hotels opened in Paro and Gangtey. Bhutan welcomed 149,141 visitors…
Khenda Adventure Pioneers Private Eco-Tourism in Panbang
Khenda Adventure, Panbang’s first private eco-tourism and rafting company, is emerging as a key attraction for adventure seekers visiting the gateway to Royal Manas National Park. Founded in October 2024…
Bhutan Unveils Conservation Initiatives to Protect Tigers and Local Livelihoods
Bhutan marked Global Tiger Day by launching three innovative conservation initiatives aimed at strengthening human-tiger coexistence and supporting communities living in conflict-prone areas. The Tiger Impact Certificate (TIC), RiKhaNET, and…
Bhutan’s Mountain Man Takes on the World’s Toughest Trails
Bhutanese ultramarathon runner Jigme Tenzin completed the legendary 268km Snowman Trek in just five days and is now preparing for the UTMB World Series Finals in France. In recent years,…
Severe Landslides and Slope Failures Threaten Nu 134M Rinchending Bypass, Escalating Repair Costs
Repeated landslides, tension cracks, and heavy debris flows along Bhutan’s newly constructed 1.6-kilometer Rinchending bypass are expected to add millions of ngultrum in unexpected expenditures as government authorities race to…