The Bhutanese

Egg prices have shot up as high as Nu. 600, raising widespread public concern.

The 16th Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on the Bhutan-China Boundary Issues was held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from 13th to 15th October 2026.

Regular teachers with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), trained to teach Classes VII to XII, have raised concerns over being assigned to teach lower grades, raising questions about teacher deployment, and whether their assignments align with the…

By Dorji Dhradhul In my recent article, Beyond Employability: Are We Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow?

A blockchain project involving 21 households in Rukha village under Athang Gewog, Wangdue Phodrang is exploring how digital technology could support rural transactions and address community needs.

Bhutan’s imports of petroleum products continued to rise in 2025, with petrol imports increasing by 38.74 percent and diesel imports by 27.54 percent, according to the National Statistics Bureau’s Annual Environmental Accounts Statistics 2025.

Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the consecration of the PEMA Centre, the country’s apex mental health hospital on 10 October 2026: The Centre brings together outpatient, inpatient and day-care services under one roof, along with child protection services,

The Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) eyes introducing a consolidated smart card to replace the traditional Registration Certificate (RC), commonly known as the blue book.

Police said a 13-year-old student who allegedly stabbed a classmate with a pocket knife at a school in Wangdue will be referred for diversion probation, with the students involved having undergone counselling following the incident.

Bhutan recorded 26,040 tourist arrivals in September 2026, up by 5,789 from the same month last year, but the impact on tourism businesses remains to be established Bhutan recorded 26,040 tourist arrivals in September 2026, an increase of 5,789 compared w…

Gewog initiative aims to reduce reliance on imported oil as farmers expand mustard cultivation Metakha Gewog in Chukha has stepped up efforts to produce mustard oil locally as part of an initiative to reduce dependence on imported edible oil and strengthen

By Dorji Dhradhul Bhutan is talking about jobs more than ever.

For generations, high-altitude and rural households across Bhutan have relied on traditional biomass, firewood burned in bukharis (wood-burning stoves) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to get through biting winters and daily meal preparations.

The Annual Cordyceps Auction 2026 recorded the transaction of 300.16 kilograms (kgs) of cordyceps across eight auction centers, with 73.02 kgs sold through auction and 227.15 kgs withdrawn.

By Kinley Tenzin Wangchuk Its September again, a graceful bridge between the vibrant energy of summer and the quiet cozy, reflective pace of autumn.

Air quality in the capital remained well within prescribed national environmental standards throughout the month of August, according to data released by the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC).

During heavy rainfall, particularly during the monsoon season, drains along the stretch from Changzamtog school to NoNo Furniture shop in Thimphu tend to overflow as increased surface runoff puts additional pressure on the existing drainage system.

Dorji Namgyal Rinchhen has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer of Bhutan National Bank (BNB), assuming leadership of one of Bhutan’s established commercial banks as the financial sector undergoes rapid digital transformation and faces changing custo…

Project targets roads, pedestrian facilities, water services, utilities and sewerage across 17 urban centers, with activities scheduled from January 2027 to June 2028 The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has proposed a Nu 480 million (mn) p…

Students in Classes IX and XI are piloting Bhutan’s revised school curriculum this year using digital copies and printed chapter-wise materials, as the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) continues to develop and test the full textbooks b…

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A growing cloud of concern hangs over the settlements near Samtse’s Norbugang Industrial Park and the Daina area, as residents and local observers flag periodic, heavy plumes of smoke billowing from newly established factories.

The South Thimphu Police Station arrested four individuals on 15th September 2026 in connection with an alleged assault on a Royal Thimphu College (RTC) student and a security guard at the college.

With the latest increase in fuel prices, the government is now supporting diesel prices by Nu 20.50 per liter.

Annual Performance Agreements (APAs) for 2026–2027 were signed by six Ministries, central agencies, 19 Dzongkhags and three Thromdes with the Honourable Prime Minister, Honourable Finance Minister and Chairperson of the Royal Civil Service Commission.

The General Secretary of the Traders Association of Bhutan, Tshering Gyeltshen, has raised concerns over differences in tax regimes between Sarpang and the other 19 dzongkhags, saying the disparity has created an uneven playing field for importers outside…

With support from RENEW Community Service Center in Phuentsholing, the women rebuilt their lives 30-year-old Karma (name changed) believed enduring the pain was easier than facing an uncertain future.

Bhutan’s health workforce has expanded in recent years, with the number of doctors and nurses reaching their highest levels in seven years, according to the Annual Health Bulletin 2026.

The Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay will be travelling to New York, United States of America for the High-Level Week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which is scheduled from 22-28 September 2026.

The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan (RMA) and NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) launched the second phase of the Bhutan-India cross-border QR payment interoperability project on 17th September, enabling Bhutanese users to make QR payments at m…