Betrawati after the flood. I am writing this after taking a short break from the campaign to support the government in this disaster. What began in Rasuwa is not the kind of ordinary landslide or flood Nepal sees every y…
The Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) reported a significant improvement in profitability during the first half of 2026, with net profit rising by 33.2 percent despite a sharp decline in net interest income and over…
The Department of Tourism (DoT) has tightened regulatory requirements for tourism accommodation, directing hotels, village homestays and nature-based operators to secure approval and certification before providing overni…
The proposed 180MW Bunakha Hydropower Project will require the permanent acquisition of private land and affect the livelihoods of dozens of households, but only one household is expected to be physically relocated, acco…
Nepal floods rekindle Bhutan’s GLOF concerns as Himalayan disaster risks intensify The catastrophic flooding along the Nepal–Tibet border this week has brought renewed attention to a risk Bhutan has confronted for decade…
A nation pauses in prayer as Their Majesties lead a thousand-butter lamp offering for victims of the Himalayan tragedy There are moments when words become too small for grief. And there are moments when nations do not ne…
Civil pensioners and beneficiaries will receive a 4.84 percent annual pension increase, with the adjustment taking retrospective effect from July 2026, according to the National Pension and Provident Fund (NPPF). The rev…
Serving women local government leaders are urging aspiring female candidates not to be discouraged by the revised Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test (FLT), warning that fear of the examination could furthe…
The Department of Human Settlement (DHS) has announced that Building Permits issued through the Construction Approval System (CAS) will now serve as the official construction approval for all building projects in Bhutan,…
The nation’s immigration system handled nearly 1.8 million human movements and more than 631,000 vehicle movements in July 2026, highlighting the growing scale of cross-border mobility and the increasing demands on the c…
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has adopted a results-oriented Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for 2026-2027, placing stronger emphasis on measurable performance, accountability, digital transformation, institutional capac…
Annual inflation rate in the country climbed to 6.83 percent in July 2026, driven by continued increases in both food and non-food prices, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI). The July inflation figure rep…
The crematorium in Tsirang is coming under growing pressure as limited space, inadequate parking and a narrow access road make it increasingly difficult for families to perform final rites with ease and dignity. The issu…
Producer prices in Bhutan increased by an average 2.73 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting higher prices across key productive sectors, particularly transport and manufacturing, while a decline…
Member states may discuss Bhutan’s nomination at a SAARC meeting on September 25 in New York Bhutan has proposed Dasho Sonam Topgay, former Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan, as the next Secretary General of the Sout…
Bhutan’s economy is projected to grow 6.21 percent in 2026, as a surge in private investment, energy projects and tourism is expected to offset slower hydropower development and weaker government construction. The latest…
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) recovered Nu. 2.789 million for aggrieved consumers during FY2025–26, as complaints over refunds, undelivered goods and other market practices increased. According to…
A study commissioned to assess the financial and operational sustainability of the country’s industrial parks has found that several parks and estates face weak cost recovery and operational challenges, including idle pl…
Only 653 women, or 17.6 percent, of the 3,696 aspiring Local Government candidates have registered for the new Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test (FLT), raising concerns that the revised requirements could…
Kamal Chaudhary Kamal Chaudhary, 46, never imagined that he would leave Nepal for foreign employment, build a company abroad and eventually create jobs for others. Growing up in Budhiganga Municipality-4 of Morang, Chaud…