Bhutan is setting an ambitious course to transform agriculture into a climate-resilient and economically rewarding pillar of its economy. By 2035, the sector is expected to contribute Nu 70 billion (bn)  to GDP, with annual agri-exports projected to reach Nu 6 bn by 2029. The vision aims to catalyze sustainable …

High in Lunana, where icy winds cut through valleys and yaks are the only steady companions, a quiet but daring experiment is underway. It may decide the safety of thousands living far below. Thorthormi Lake, Bhutan’s most feared glacial giant, has become increasingly restless. Once a glacier studded with pockets …

The meat retail sector is entering a new era of competition, promising better choices, fairer prices, and improved customer service, and giving retailers greater flexibility to grow their businesses. For years, the Bhutan Meat Vendor’s Association (BMVA) maintained uniform pricing across its members. While this approach was intended to ensure …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has secured a decisive victory in the National Assembly bye-election for the Nubi-Tangsibji constituency in Trongsa, according to provisional results released by the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB). PDP’s candidate Phuntsho Dendup emerged as the winner with 1,452 votes, representing 57.37 percent of the total …

A high-level Project Monitoring Mission from the Adaptation Fund (AF) Board Secretariat is in Bhutan from 31st August to 9th September to review the country’s climate adaptation projects and draw lessons from Bhutan’s experience as one of the few nations with direct access to AF. The delegation, made up of …

The Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited (RICBL) has launched two new social security policies that aim to bring greater security and peace of mind to Bhutanese families. The Deferred Annuity Scheme and the Kuenphen Tshe-sog Ngenchoel Policy are not just financial products, but commitments to safeguard citizens’ futures and …

Despite concerns over waterlogging and sewage overflow during the monsoon season in Thimphu, the Thimphu Thromde has claimed that the city’s drainage systems function well under normal conditions and that comprehensive upgrades are on the way. Lyonpo Chandra Bahadur Gurung reading out a reply by Thimphu Thromde said that while …

Bhutanese farmers are poised to gain stronger institutional and financial support as the government prioritizes cooperatives under the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP). The move is expected to not only enhance rural incomes, but also give farmers better tools to manage their groups and access bigger markets. Across the country, more …

Bhutan has marked a historic sporting achievement after a Bhutanese athlete, Chencho, secured a bronze medal at the 57th Asian Bodybuilding & Physique Sport Championship 2025 held in Thailand. Chencho earned third place in the Men’s Athletic Physique Over 182cm category, making him the first Bhutanese athlete to reach the …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is pressing ahead with its plan to strengthen Thromde Health Centers (THCs), or filter clinics, in Thimphu to address chronic overcrowding at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH). Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk said that three THCs are already operational in the capital, each staffed …