As Bhutan doubles down on securing its digital future against potential blackouts and single-route vulnerabilities, the much-anticipated Third International Internet Gateway (3IIG) project is navigating regulatory checks with an eye toward an early 2027 operational rollout. While the strategic project is primarily built to safeguard e-resilience, particularly for national nodes …

After making significant strides towards creating a tangible impact among the youth in Bhutan, youth-led group YUMRA (Youth Upliftment through Media, Reflection and Advocacy) is now on its way to begin a nationwide assessment on child protection, cyberbullying and technology-facilitated violence and abuse. Under the stewardship of the Bhutan Media …

Bhutan is preparing to make musical history as the nation identifies its first-ever representative for the international stage. The Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation (BBS) will broadcast the Grand Finale of the National Selection Show live on 11th August 2026. This event marks the culmination of a nationwide search to find …

Official rules from the Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) are clear: overcharging passengers carries strict penalties, from fines to license cancellations. But away from the rulebooks, the daily reality on Thimphu’s streets reveals a more complex narrative where commuters face shifting fare expectations, and drivers are grappling with the …

Six months after its establishment, the Antifragile Temple, opened by former Mr. Bhutan, Tshering Dorji, is seeing strong positive uptake from the youth and enthusiasts. The temple has 115 students, of whom 36 are part of the Antifragile education program and log in each day to train their minds and …

Bhutan’s native fish species called Yue Nya (Snow Trout and also known asla/asala) has seen a significant decline in the years after the introduction of the invasive fish species called the Brown Trout. Dasho Benji Dorji shares a story from his younger days about how the yue nya population has greatly declined over the span of decades after the Brown Trout was introduced to Bhutanese rivers. He said that the Brown Trout species had …

Bhutan expects to meet its national monthly egg demand by August 2026. This target depends on the current day-old chicks successfully reaching the laying stage. Recent data shows a fluctuating production trend over the last few years. The country produced 84.85 million eggs in 2025, a decrease from 98.17 million in 2024. Bhutanese consumers are paying the highest retail prices for eggs in South Asia at Nu 18 per egg, …

Residents and commuters in Thimphu are increasingly frustrated with how some parking fee collectors allegedly use underhanded means to charge inflated parking fees. Drivers and commuters who have had bad experiences of being overcharged or encountering issues such as ticket misuse and extended parking times shared their experiences. Dorji said he experienced ticket collectors overcharging him even though he had parked in a town area for only thirty minutes. “I was sure that …

Thimphu and Phuentsholing are set for a period of significant urban transformation. The newly elected Thrompons have released detailed manifestos to guide their respective cities. Ugyen Dorji begins his second term as Thimphu Thrompon with a focus on resilience and transparency. Deepen Ghalley takes the lead in Phuentsholing with a …

For years, the traditional practice of hoisting Lungtas (prayer flags), meant to carry blessings on the wind, has left a hidden trail of ecological debris in the Laya highlands. But one local homestay owner, Karma Tenzin, is turning the tide by clearing away the suffocating synthetic strings that threaten the …