Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a Special Administrative Region is built on Bhutan’s reputation for stability and peace. As a Vajrayana kingdom, GMC’s vision of mindful living in the 21st century is guided by a profound spiritual heritage. On the question of what is mindfulness, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, a renowned …

The panel discussion on the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) in Bhutan, included AI’s role in enhancing efficiency and personalization, and AR’s ability to bridge digital and physical worlds. The panelists highlighted the importance of ethical AI, aligning with Bhutan’s values of Gross National Happiness (GNH), …

During the Day-1 of Bhutan Innovation Forum, one the key discussions was on leadership and transformation. Keith Ferrazzi Founder and CEO of Ferrrazzi Greenlight shared that Bhutan has as a true asset that he has never seen happen in any organization or any other country. He said that the brand …

Dechencholing Higher Secondary School (DHSS) teachers have shown a great enthusiasm by initiating a mid-day meal for 57 flood affected students. After the flood, which swept through Dechencholing, Thimphu on 10 August, affected students were seen missing classes, and those attending were seen disturbed. Teachers came together for discussions as …

The Anti-Corruption Initiative (ACI) Regional Seminar 2024 on Government Incentives for Corporate Anti-Corruption Compliance saw a strong emphasis on the crucial role of business integrity in Bhutan’s development.  Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, Minister of Finance, said that business integrity is not just a regulatory requirement, but a foundation of sustainable economic …

29-year-old para-athlete Kinley Dema has made the nation proud by securing top 10 ranking in the world for women’s 10m Air Rifle at the recent Paralympic Games in Paris.  She scored an impressive 616.8 points. Despite being born with a disability that prevents her from walking, Kinley discovered her passion …

In the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad held in Budapest, Hungary, the Bhutanese women’s team and Bhutanese men’s team are doing well so far. The women’s team secured 2 wins and men’s team drew after the 7th round. On 19 September 2024, the women’s team had 3v1 win against Saint Kitts …

On 17 September 2024, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) forwarded the Phuentsholing accident case to Office of Attorney General (OAG), charging the 18-year-old excavator driver with negligent homicide. At around 8:30 am, a devastating incident occurred on 16 August 2024, when an excavator hit a 32-year-old woman along with her …

Wangdue Police have apprehended three suspects in connection with the burglary of Masikha Public Lhakhang that occurred on August 21st, 2024.   The incident came to light when Mangmi of Gase Tshogom, reported the theft of several Antique items, including a pair of red copper Dung (Zang Mar) and three silver …

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) have charged 26-year-old Tshering Cheten (Choiten), the main accused in  the murder of 13-year-old Sumitra Chhetri in Pamtsho, Thimphu with felony murder. The case was forwarded to the District Court in Thimphu, and is currently ongoing. The police …