Despite years of policy efforts and rural programs, farming in Bhutan continues to lose its young hands. Many youths still see agriculture as a path of hardship rather than opportunity. But Sonam Pelgen, the Senior Planning Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) says this image is changing, …

Team Bhutan has officially arrived in Bahrain to take part in the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025, marking the country’s third participation in the continental event. The young athletes are set to represent Bhutan with pride, determination, and the spirit of sportsmanship on the international stage. The delegation, consisting …

This year’s Druk Tshongrig Gatoen took a fresh approach to fostering Bhutan’s entrepreneurship culture, introducing a “Reverse Pitch” that placed investors and support agencies at the center of the discussion. Instead of entrepreneurs presenting business ideas, investors shared their funding interests, challenges, and expectations, bridging a long-standing communication gap in …

Bhutan’s new Income Tax Act 2025 effective from 1st January 2026 brings major changes to make the tax system simpler, fairer, and easier for everyone. The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) says the reforms are designed to modernize Bhutan’s taxation and align it with international standards. Under the new …

The government has strengthened its excise tax system to further promote public health, protect the environment, and encourage responsible spending among the people. The revised system focuses on certain goods such as alcohol, tobacco, supari, pan masala, vehicles, fuels, and aerated drinks, which are known to have negative impacts on …

Continuous heavy rainfall in Dagana on 4th and 5th October triggered flash floods that damaged the main water supply line, leaving residents without water for nearly a week. The floods washed away large portions of the pipeline and destabilized water distribution points, cutting off the main source of supply to …

After six long days of darkness and freezing temperatures, electricity was finally restored to Laya Gewog on the evening of 11th October. The highland community had been cut off since a heavy and unexpected snowfall on 5th October brought down power lines and blocked several trails leading into the area. …

The capital city came alive last weekend as the 14th Bodybuilding & Fitness Championship 2025 turned Thimphu’s Clock Tower Square into a powerful display of strength, dedication, and national pride. Beneath the glowing lights, Bhutan’s finest athletes stepped onto the stage, inspiring a wave of excitement across the fitness community. …

Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Global Peace Prayer (Monlam Chhenmo) to be held at Changlimithang Stadium and Buddha Point from 4th to 10th November 2025. The large-scale spiritual gathering, expected to bring together thousands of devotees and monks, is being organized with coordinated efforts from various agencies …

In the quiet bends of Bhutan’s rivers, where mist meets water, a rare shadow still glides, the White-bellied Heron. Once found across the Himalayan foothills, the bird now teeters on the edge of extinction, with fewer than 60 left in the world. Nearly half of them live in Bhutan, where …