High in the remote valleys of Lunana, Bhutan’s efforts to prevent a glacial disaster are underway in real time. The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) has begun the testing phase of a siphoning system at Thorthormi Lake, carefully drawing water into Pho Chhu to reduce the risk of …

The recent flood in Amochhu has left a trail of destruction across Phuentsholing, affecting homes, offices, businesses, and essential services. More than 30 families living in temporary quarantine housing, over 30 police personnel households, and multiple government and private offices were severely impacted. For many residents, the disaster has meant …

For decades, the biggest question haunting Bhutanese farmers was not about adequate rainfall or fertile soil, but about protecting their crops from the wildlife. Could they protect their crops from wild boars, deer, elephants, or monkeys long enough to harvest their grains and fruits? Entire acres of fertile land were …

Bhutan has set its sights on doubling its GDP from USD 2.5 billion (bn) to USD 5 bn by 2029, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) is positioning the country’s farms at the center of this transformation. With an ambitious plan to triple agricultural exports from Nu 3 …

In a groundbreaking moment for Bhutan’s sporting history, the country has been awarded the hosting rights for the 18th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships and Electoral Congress, to be held in Thimphu from 2nd to 8th November 2027. The confirmation was conveyed in a letter dated 18th September 2025, …

Bhutan’s hydropower sector, which drives the national economy, is facing increasing risks from floods and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). The National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM)’s 2025 flood hazard maps have highlighted serious threats across river basins such as Amochhu, Punatsangchhu, and Thimchhu, where key hydropower projects are …

In Thimphu, a three-day art camp has reminded many people, young and old alike, that life beyond screens can be just as exciting. While mobile phones and digital devices have become part of daily routines, they are also taking up more free time than ever before. To address this, local …

Bhutan’s highland mushrooms and spices have stepped onto the global wellness stage with the official launch of Beaubelle Lumina Wholistic Plus – Age Joyfully, a premium herbal skincare and wellness product in Malaysia. The product features Bhutanese-grown Ganoderma (Reishi) mushroom, celebrated for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. The launch follows a …

Gawailing village in Lauri Gewog, Samdrup Jongkhar, has turned to cardamom cultivation as a vital source of livelihood. Once dependent on maize and vegetables, villagers shifted to the spice after traditional crops suffered repeated losses from wildlife and unpredictable weather. Today, cardamom provides many households with their main income, helping …

Bhutan Taekwondo Federation’s building is almost 50 percent complete. Rising in the heart of Thimphu, the circular structure is already beginning to showcase the scale and ambition of the project, a milestone that signals a new era for Taekwondo in the country. The facility, funded by the Korea International Cooperation …