Hishey Tshering once hoped football would keep his children away from drugs and alcohol. He did not expect it to become their passion, or that keeping a football club alive would one day force him to sell his property to pay players. As President of Thimphu City Football Club, he …

For Bhutanese families managing household budgets, food and fuel costs are central to everyday spending. The rising cost of essential goods has prompted government measures aimed at supporting vulnerable households amid external economic pressures. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 17.42 million (mn) to support Bhutan’s Anti-Crisis Action …

Bhutan is strengthening school sports through a system that begins with mass participation and could help identify and develop the country’s next generation of athletes. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) says school-based Sports and Physical Activities (SPA) are being integrated into the curriculum to promote physical fitness, …

Bhutanese archers Sonam Penjor and Lam Dorji returned from the World Archery Asia (WAA) President Challenge Cup and Joint Training Program in Bangladesh without medals, but their performances highlighted the country’s steady progress against some of Asia’s strongest archers. Facing experienced competitors from across the region, the pair gained crucial …

For generations, Bhutanese have travelled to remote hot springs seeking relief from aching joints, chronic illnesses and spiritual healing. Today, the government is exploring whether the heat beneath those same waters could one day strengthen Bhutan’s energy security and support future clean energy development. Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay …

Public toilets remain one of the common concerns raised by tour operators and tourists visiting Bhutan, despite continued government investment in tourism infrastructure and the development of more than 103 toilet facilities across the country. The Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), Tashi Wangmo,  said the …

The Bhutan Esports Association (BeSA), in partnership with DK Bank, has launched the Bhutan International Ludo Championship on 25 July 2026, a cross-border digital esports tournament featuring a guaranteed Nu 500,000 prize pool. The championship is part of BeSA’s broader effort to grow esports in Bhutan while pursuing its long-term …

A football match intended to celebrate competition turned tense when a fight broke out between supporters of Thimphu FC and Drukpa FC during their match at Changlimithang Stadium on the night of 7 July 2026. A video of the incident, which circulated widely on social media, showed a group of …