“If gay is an act, be one,” this candid statement, shared by a member of Pride Bhutan, summarizes the resilience and courage required to exist as an LGBTQI+ individual in country. Yet, beneath this bold sentiment lies a tragic reality, where the Members of Pride Bhutan say that the most …

The electricity sector plays an important role in the country’s economic growth, contributing 11.61% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. As per the Environmental Accounts Statistics of 2024 in 2023, the total electricity supply reached 11,157.60 GWh, marking a modest 1.42% increase from the previous year’s supply. The …

The 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Shigatse region of Tibet, China, on 7th January 2025 caused two avalanches from the Table Mountain above Bechung Glacier in Lunana. While the glacier’s gentle slope absorbed the avalanches and prevented them from reaching the Bechung Glacial Lake, such events highlight the potential …

Thimphu residents awoke to a thick blanket of smoke as two devastating forest fires engulfed parts of Kawang and Naro Gewogs, burning over 656 acres of forest and leaving eight homes destroyed in Naro. Authorities suspect human activity in one fire, while the other was caused by a fallen tree …

Invisible disabilities, such as deafness, often remain overlooked in society. Unlike physical disabilities that draw immediate attention and support, the struggles of those with hearing impairments are frequently unseen, leading to systemic neglect and societal misconceptions. In country, where awareness about disabilities is still growing, the story of Tshering Wangzom …

Residents of Thangza and Toenchoe Chiwogs in Lunana, Gasa, face freezing temperatures and inadequate shelter as they struggle to rebuild their lives after relocating last June to escape the looming threat of a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF). The relocation, aimed at protecting them from the dangers posed by the …

Forced into sex work by financial necessity, some section of the Bhutanese women are navigating a minefield of stigma, exploitation, and systemic neglect, with many expressing a deep desire to leave the profession if viable opportunities were available. Two sex workers in Bhutan, aged 24 and 33, on the condition …

Bhutan has reached a significant milestone in biodiversity research with the identification of over 200 mollusc species, including more than 100 endemics in the country. This achievement is the result of collaborative efforts by the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), the Naturalis Biodiversity …

During the Meet the Press, when asked how the Diamond Strategy would bring transformative changes to the country’s governance and economy particularly in fostering a private sector-friendly system and ensuring a facilitative bureaucracy, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for a fundamental shift in approach. He called for adopting a …

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) is actively addressing the concerns raised in the Royal Audit Authority (RAA)’s Audit Report 2023-24, which identified 139 defective and sub-standard construction works across 62 projects. 91 cases have already been rectified due to RAA’s intervention. MoIT Minister, Chandra Bdr. Gurung, emphasized enhancing …