The first whispers of winter are stirring in the mountains, but the true story may be unfolding thousands of kilometers away. In the central and eastern Pacific, a subtle drop in sea surface temperatures has scientists on high alert. This cooling could signal La Niña, a climate phenomenon capable of …

In the crisp mountain air of Bumthang, where the hills turn gold with ripened barley and the wind carries the scent of pine, every apple blossom still whispers a story, of a King who believed that Bhutan’s prosperity must begin in the soil. In the 1970s, as His Majesty King …

Long before the world spoke about climate change or carbon neutrality, Bhutan quietly walked a path of balance between progress and nature, a path shaped by the deep foresight of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. His Majesty did not frame the environment as a matter of policy or political …

As Bhutan prepares to celebrate the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, the nation reflects not only on the extraordinary leadership that shaped modern Bhutan, but also on the lesser-known story of a King whose athletic spirit and love for basketball changed …

Before dawn broke over the Thimphu valley, thousands of devotees, draped in traditional robes and clutching prayer beads, made their way toward Changlimithang. By the time the first light touched the mountains, the stadium had transformed into a vast expanse of devotion. In a moment that stirred deep emotion across …

More than a decade after geological challenges brought Bhutan’s largest hydropower project to a halt, the government has finally cleared the way for the resumption of the 1,200-megawatt (MW) Punatsangchu-I Hydroelectric Project (PHPA-I). As per an Authority meeting held on 27th August 2025, the decision was made to proceed with …

The government has confirmed that the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme (NCLIS) will officially roll out on 11th November, coinciding with His Majesty The Great Fourth’s 70th Birth Anniversary. Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) said Nu 800 million will be used through the Economic Stimulus …

The flood that struck several parts of Bhutan on 5th October destroyed homes, washed away bridges, and disrupted infrastructure, leaving many residents in shock and confusion. In the days that followed, questions emerged over whether early warnings were communicated to the public before the disaster unfolded. The National Centre for …

With only a few days left for the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) to begin, preparations in Thimphu are almost complete. The grand event, which will take place from 4th to 19th November, is expected to draw more than 2,000 international participants and thousands of Bhutanese devotees. The festival aims …

As anonymous social media accounts continue to multiply in Bhutan’s online space, the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Employment Namgyal Dorji has called for greater responsibility and restraint in digital conversations, emphasising that freedom of expression must coexist with accountability and respect for social harmony. The ministyer acknowledged that the …