Since Bhutan’s first monarch was elected in 1907, the royal succession has unfolded with remarkable grace. For more than a century, each King has ascended to the throne at a young age, seamlessly embracing the mantle of leadership and the challenges that accompany it. These youthful ascensions have become a …

The Passing Out Parade (POP) for the Second Cohort of the 2025 batch of Gyalsung was held on friday, with simultaneous ceremonies taking place at the four Gyalsung Academies in Pemathang, Gyalpozhing, Khotokha, and Jamtsholing. His Majesty The King addressed the 1992 Gyalsups across the four Gyalsung Academies from Thimphu. …

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen were in Thailand on 29 October to pay respects to Her Late Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand, and to convey personal condolences to His Majesty The King of Thailand. Their Majesties offered a wreath and signed the book …

This year’s edition of the Royal Highland Festival was all the more special with the presence of Their Majesties The King and Gyaltsuen, and Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel, Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, and Gyalsem Sonam Yangden Wangchuck. The Royal Highland Festival was initiated in 2016 upon Royal Command, to …

Three new spiritual projects have been officially approved by His Majesty The King, Chairman of the Board of Directors (BOD) of Gelephu Mindfulness City on October 16, 2025 . These projects are in addition to the eight that were approved earlier this year. The Royal Kashos (Royal edicts) were formally …

The Kingdom of Bhutan concluded its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, under the national theme “Saving Lives for a Happy Future,” inspired by Bhutan’s unique development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) today. During its 184-day run, Expo 2025 Osaka attracted a total of 25,578,986 visitors, bringing together people …

Bhutan has successfully integrated the National Digital Identity (NDI) platform with the blockchain. His Royal Highness The Gyalsey graced the announcement event held on 13 October 2025 . The integration marks a historic milestone in Bhutan’s progress toward digital sovereignty. Bhutan NDI was launched in October 2023 by His Royal …

Third PEMA symposium champions children and adolescents’ mental health and well-being The Third PEMA symposium on “Empowering Young Minds, Building Futures: Investing in Children and Adolescents’ Mental Health and Well-being” commenced in Thimphu from 6th to 8th October 2025 bringing together national and international experts, policymakers, and development partners to …

The Haa District Court has sentenced 42-year-old Chablop Passu to two months in prison after finding him guilty of sexual harassment on 6th October 2025. However, the Court has allowed him to pay a monetary fine of Nu 7,500 in lieu of serving the prison term. The Court established that …

As the third group of volunteers begin their work in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) His Majesty The King announced the launch of Pelsung on 7th October 2025. Pelsung, meaning Guardians of Prosperity, is a new national initiative to engage Bhutanese youth in developing creative and practical solutions for the GMC. …