Monggar’s Mother and Child Hospital Set to Open After Final Works
The 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Monggar is nearing completion, bringing eastern Bhutan closer to a major boost in maternal and child healthcare. Gifted by His…
Bhutan’s ‘Mountain Man’ Completes Snowman Trek in Record Five Days
Bhutanese ultramarathon runner Jigme Tenzin has completed the country’s legendary Snowman Trek in just five days, covering 268.04 kilometres across some of Bhutan’s highest and most challenging mountain trails. The…
New Horizons for Digital Learning in Bhutan Empowering Students with Accessible Educational Tools
UNICEF, in partnership with Bhutan’s Ministry of Education and Skills Development, is transforming the country’s educational landscape through scalable digital learning initiatives. By introducing interactive digital platforms, offline-accessible learning modules,…
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Bhutan Arrive in Gelephu for Official Royal Visit
Their Majesties King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema have arrived in Gelephu for an official royal visit, warmly received by local officials, community leaders, and enthusiastic residents…
Bhutan to host inaugural Asia Visionary Summit in 2026
Bhutan will host the inaugural Asia Visionary Summit from 6 to 8 November 2026 under the patronage of His Majesty The King, bringing together fewer than 500 global leaders to…
Christopher Nolan’s film ‘The Odyssey’ leaked online days after release
Piracy remains a major challenge for both the Indian film industry and Hollywood. Christopher Nolan’s film ‘The Odyssey’ has also fallen victim to online piracy. Despite being released just a…
Bhutan Gears Up for First-Ever Asia Visionary Summit
Bhutan will host the first Asia Visionary Summit (AVS) from November 6 to 8, 2026, bringing together global leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, investors and policymakers for an invitation-only forum on innovation,…
Sacred Zung Preparations Presented to Royal Family in Gelephu
His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, and Gyalsem Sonam Yangden Wangchuck are on a Royal visit to…
RUB tightens admission rules to reduce student withdrawals
Every year, some students accept a place at a college but later decide not to join. Others enrol and then withdraw soon afterwards, leaving seats vacant after the admission process…
Regulators Struggle to Act as Crowdfunded Tech Startup Vanishes With Millions
A prominent tech startup that raised millions through public crowdfunding has abruptly gone quiet, leaving thousands of backer accounts frozen and government agencies locked in a jurisdictional debate. Investors grew…