In a historic moment for Bhutanese sports, a NBA exhibition match was held on 3rd August at the Jungshina Multipurpose Complex (JMC), marking the first-ever visit by NBA players to the country. The event was not just about slam dunks and fast breaks—it became a celebration of hope, purpose, and …

As Bhutan prepares to join world leaders at COP30, the country is ready with strong goals to fight climate change and protect its environment. Bhutan has been part of the UN climate talks since 1995 and is known globally for being one of the few carbon-negative countries, meaning it absorbs …

The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Chandra Bahadur Gurung said the Thimphu Thromde is taking new steps to ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety as public concern grows over recent road accidents, including the Zilukha incident where a medical student was run over on a Zebra crossing. The city …

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) represented by the Director of Department of Geology and Mines Phuntsho Namgyal confirmed that the government has prioritized the Mines and Minerals Bill for the upcoming session of Parliament. The Bill is currently undergoing a legal review by the Office of the …

In the quiet town of Paro, far from the buzz of international music scenes, a young Bhutanese man is trying to rewrite the story of music in Bhutan. His name is Jamyang Singye, a 26-year-old entrepreneur who returned from Australia, not to pursue a career abroad, but to start something …

Bhutan has not yet tapped into the USD 40 million (mn) disaster resilience fund approved by the World Bank in December 2024, but the government says the money remains a critical line of defense against future climate and health emergencies. The financing, formally known as the Climate and Disaster Resilience …

Zhemgang, the district with the highest poverty rate in Bhutan at 41.4%, is seeing many farmers struggle to access government rural development programs because of the current cost-sharing requirements. Trong Gewog Gup, Wangay, says his proposal has been pending for over a year because farmers cannot afford to pay the …

In the eastern district of Pema Gatshel, the rolling hills of Khar Gewog have taken on a golden shade. But this is not just a seasonal burst of beauty; it is a sign of something deeper stirring in the ambition of farmers. For the first time, farmers in Khar have …

In a world grappling with climate emergencies, Bhutan is emerging as a beacon of hope. At the high-level UN Climate Ambition event titled “Now is the Hour: Bringing the Energy Back to the Climate Agenda,” Bhutan once again reminded the global community of the power of political will, environmental responsibility, …

Bhutan’s boxing aspirations are beginning to take shape on the Asian sporting stage, as the Bhutan Boxing Federation (BBF) prepares to send a team of young and promising athletes to compete in the prestigious Asian Boxing U19 & U22 Championships 2025. Scheduled to be held from 1st to 12th August …