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  • Indian petrochemical shortage may impact Bhutan
  • Bhutan’s GDP growth revised down by 0.2 percent amid global oil surge
  • His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and Their Royal Highnesses join 6th volunteer Zhabto round in GMC
  • Severe assault in hostel leaves Norbuling Rigter College student with brain damage, injuries and loss of speech
  • Brain surgery controversy patient passes away
  • Bhutan and India agree to Nu 5.10 tariff for P II
  • Fuel shortage hits parts of Eastern and Central Bhutan due to invoice issue
  • No Bhutanese harmed in Gulf, government closely monitoring situation
  • ESP 4 percent subsidy to focus on viable hotels: Government explores measures for distressed properties
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His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and Their Royal Highnesses join 6th volunteer Zhabto round in GMC
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His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and Their Royal Highnesses join 6th volunteer Zhabto round in GMC

His Majesty visited the site designated for an 18-hole Golf Course at Barshong Her Majesty graced th…

Severe assault in hostel leaves Norbuling Rigter College student with brain damage, injuries and loss of speech
6 days ago

Severe assault in hostel leaves Norbuling Rigter College student with brain damage, injuries and loss of speech

In an incident that has raised concerns over student safety and hostel security, a 22-year-old first…

Brain surgery controversy patient passes away
6 days ago

Brain surgery controversy patient passes away

The patient at the heart of the MRI scanning and brain surgery controversy that led to neurosurgeon …

Bhutan and India agree to Nu 5.10 tariff for P II
6 days ago

Bhutan and India agree to Nu 5.10 tariff for P II

After much delay, Bhutan and India have officially announced the tariff at Nu 5.10 per unit for the …

Fuel shortage hits parts of Eastern and Central Bhutan due to invoice issue
1 week ago

Fuel shortage hits parts of Eastern and Central Bhutan due to invoice issue

There are report of fuel shortages in Trashigang, Bumthang and Trongsa. A source explained that shor…

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

  • BQPCA revises eligibility criteria for medical and health professionals in Bhutan

    6 days ago

    The Bhutan Qualifications and Professional Certification Authority (BQPCA), under the Ministry of Education and Skills …

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  • Gender disparities continue in the workplace in Bhutan

    6 days ago

  • Students say RUB phone ban improves focus, but restricts real-time learning

    2 weeks ago

  • Haa spring festival to blend heritage, tourism and community spirit

    2 weeks ago

  • Government reviews DSA support for ex-country referrals as costs continue to rise

    2 weeks ago

BUSINESS

  • GST registrations reach more than 4,000 as of April

    6 days ago

    The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) has reported that the total number of GST …

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  • GST to not be reversed but can be improved: MoF

    2 weeks ago

  • Finance Minister highlights risks to economic outlook

    2 weeks ago

  • Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji addresses access to information and media support

    2 weeks ago

  • Govt may go for 3rd operator if BT does not relent

    2 weeks ago

ABOUT TOWN

  • Dr Sonam Dorji wins prestigious UTS Thesis Award in Australia and comes back home to contribute

    6 days ago

    At a time when many Bhutanese are pursuing studies and careers abroad, one academic has …

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  • OAG chargesheets Kelden Dorji and Dorji Ganzin in Thimphu stabbing case: Paro stabbing case still pending

    2 weeks ago

  • Nu 800 million fund, only six enrolled: Slow start for National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme

    2 weeks ago

  • Foreign teachers to continue and PGDE graduates to strengthen teacher pool

    2 weeks ago

  • Subject teachers of Classes 9 and 11 say new Cambridge-aligned textbooks make learning more engaging, practical, and student-centered

    3 weeks ago

THE NATION

  • Bhutanese tourist guide Tashi Dorji summits 6,119m Lobuche Peak

    6 days ago

    A 42-year-old man from Lhuentse has successfully summited Lobuche East Peak in Nepal, standing at …

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  • 4% subsidy only for hotels who agree to start paying loans

    6 days ago

  • How much is Thimphu Thromde and private contractors earning from parking fee collections?

    6 days ago

  • Nu 1.5 billion affordable housing fund reallocated to chiwog roads

    2 weeks ago

  • Tourism numbers dip following the Middle East conflict

    2 weeks ago

EDITORIAL

  • The GST problem

    6 days ago

    There can be no doubt about the sincerity and good intentions of the two Governments, …

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  • Going electric

    2 weeks ago

  • Balancing Relief and Reality

    3 weeks ago

  • Fuel shock

    4 weeks ago

OPINION

  • On Dr. Ahmad, White Lotus, and the GST We Actually Live With

    6 days ago

    By Phub W. Dorji Let me begin with what should be an uncontroversial observation: the …

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  • The Road to De-Escalation With Iran

    6 days ago

  • GST in Bhutan: Reform It Properly or Roll It Back

    2 weeks ago

NEWS

  • Bhutan’s GDP growth revised down by 0.2 percent amid global oil surge

    6 days ago

    Bhutan’s projected GDP growth for Financial Year (FY) 2025/26 has been revised downward by 0.2 …

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  • No Bhutanese harmed in Gulf, government closely monitoring situation

    2 weeks ago

  • PGDE training duration reduced to one year at Samtse College

    3 weeks ago

  • New schools in Phuentsholing to ease admission pressure, while admission challenge continue in other dzongkhags

    4 weeks ago

  • PM meets Japanese PM on official visit to Japan

    03/14/2026

LOCAL NEWS

  • Indian petrochemical shortage may impact Bhutan

    6 days ago

    India is facing a major petrochemical shortage following the escalation of conflict in the Middle …

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  • ESP 4 percent subsidy to focus on viable hotels: Government explores measures for distressed properties

    2 weeks ago

  • Small businesses squeezed as plastic prices rise and profits fall

    3 weeks ago

  • A Thimphu doma “pan” shop owner’s struggle to survive

    4 weeks ago

  • Rising gold prices and GST threaten Bhutan’s jewelery stores

    03/14/2026

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