In a major step toward modernizing Bhutan’s livestock sector, the Department of Livestock (DoL) has completed the first phase of training for the newly developed pig and poultry Farm Registration System (FRS). The digital platform is set to transform how pig and poultry farms are documented and monitored nationwide, laying …

In a discovery that feels like nature’s own gift to the nation, Bhutan has added 19 flowering plant species to its official botanical records, a remarkable moment that brings fresh pride and wonder to a country already celebrated for its rich biodiversity. The study, led by Phub Gyeltshen and a …

In the hills of Chhoekhorling Gewog, Pema Gatshel, coffee is doing more than just filling empty fields left behind by dying orange orchards, it is reviving local hope and livelihoods. What began as a small pilot project two years ago, supported by the Bhutan Ecological Society and the gewog administration, …

Bhutan’s karate team proved that quality can matter more than numbers, returning from the 9th South Asia Karate Championship and the inaugural South Asia Karate Cup in Colombo with a total of three medals this month. Competing against around 650 athletes from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, …

In the quiet slopes of Rollong, Mongar’s Narang Gewog, mango trees planted years ago by parents and grandparents are doing more than bearing fruit, they are quietly transforming household incomes and local routines. For 27-year-old Pema Dechen of Pangkhang village, the mango season is not just a few weeks of …

Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) uncovered a troubling issue during routine market inspections: cement bags failing to meet the required weight standards. This discovery has triggered further investigations and opened discussions with manufacturers to protect consumers and maintain market fairness. The issue first emerged during an inspection at a …

Bhutan’s long-delayed Goods and Services Tax (GST) will finally take effect from 1st January 2026, following the National Assembly’s endorsement of the GST (Amendment) Bill 2025 recently. Lawmakers rejected the National Council (NC)’s proposal to implement the tax immediately, citing the need for proper preparation and public awareness to avoid …

The National Assembly passed the Income Tax Amendment Bill 2025, confirming a higher tax exemption for interest income from fixed deposits compared to dividends. Under the new law, interest income from fixed deposits will be exempt up to Nu 400,000 per year, while dividend income will remain tax-free up to …

As presented in the State of the Nation report delivered by Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on 3rd July, the government has set out a detailed plan to raise the sector’s contribution from around 15 percent of GDP to Nu 50 billion (bn) by 2029, while keeping the heart of …

Internet fluctuations continue to affect daily life across Bhutan, driven by a combination of rugged geography, rising data consumption, and the financial realities of network expansion. The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) Namgyal Dorji explained that these challenges are deeply linked to both physical and economic constraints. In …