With a looming Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risks that haunts the people living in Thangza and Toenchey villages in Lunana, the need for the planned village relocation is extremely urgent to avert a catastrophic disaster. In the event of the outburst of Thorthomi Lake, people living in Thangza and …

As Bhutan embarks on its ambitious 13th Five-Year Plan, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising the nation’s agrifood systems, viewing the sector as a cornerstone for achieving high-income status. Central to this effort is ADB’s strategy to catalyze private sector co-financing, positioning the bank as …

Various Members of Parliament (MPs) raised concerns over high legal fees charged by lawyers and Jabmis, and how it makes equitable justice inaccessible to the financially modest people of the country. This came during the introduction and deliberation of the Jabmi (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan which was tabled during the …

Lungta (wind horse) prayer flags have long been a significant symbol of culture and religion in the Himalayas. These colorful flags are hoisted with the spiritual meaning of peace, compassion, good fortune, and wisdom to flourish. Hoisting prayer flags along monasteries, forests, hills, mountain passes, and trails has been a …

Residents of Lunana can look forward to relief from high commodity prices as the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has confirmed the re-establishment of a Farm Shop in the remote highland gewog. The decision comes after the Member of Parliament for Khamaed-Lunana Pema Drukpa, raised concerns regarding the severe …

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) is currently developing a national relief and compensation framework to address human-wildlife conflict. This came during the  Meet-the-Press session held on 5th June 2026. This initiative follows the requirements of Section 119 of the Forest and Nature Conservation Act of 2023. The …

Construction of renewable energy projects in Bhutan edges closer to enjoying reduced costs as the National Assembly adopted the Renewable Energy Exemption Bill unanimously on 4th June 2026. Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, Minister of Finance and the Member-in-charge of the Bill moved the motion for the adoption of the Renewable Energy …

The issue regarding long immigration lines and the lack of toilet facilities in tourist spots has been reached Parliament as the Member of Parliament (MP) of Lamgong-Wangchang constituency, Sonam Tashi, raised a question to the Home Minister during the Question Hour session on Friday, 5th June. MP Sonam Tashi said …

The lack of inclusive infrastructure in the capital city is a pressing concern for elderly citizens and persons with physical disabilities. While there have been efforts in maintaining footpaths and pavements for ease of passage, infrastructure in core areas, roads, and buildings lack inclusive design, making everyday life distressing for …

On 26th May 2026, the Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS) in collaboration with the Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) hosted an inception workshop on a pilot forest certification initiative with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a reputed and globally recognized forest certification body. The project has been allocated USD 4.7 …