A new era of sustainable technology has arrived in Bhutan with the official opening of Ecopha DrukBees Private Limited. This Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) company establishes a world-class hub for research and model development. It focuses on creating an integrated, sustainable bioeconomy. The initiative harnesses the power of non-edible, regenerative …

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) declared the official results for the Fourth Thromde Elections on 16th July 2026. Deepen Ghallay has been elected as the new Thrompon for Phuentsholing. In the capital city, Ugyen Dorji emerged victorious to lead the Thimphu Thromde. A total of four candidates contested for …

Bhutan’s high-altitude landscape is changing at a startling pace as the climate warms. During the press briefing session, the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) presented the state of the nation’s ice and water. These records show that while new lakes are appearing across the mountains, the country’s ancient …

The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) has announced that El Niño conditions have officially developed over the tropical Pacific Ocean. This came during the press briefing held by NCHM with the media on 9th July, 2026. The Centre predicts that there is now an 85% chance of a …

Bhutan is choosing a unique path for its transport sector. Many neighboring Indian states now use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to lower costs and emissions. However, the government has not actively explored this option. During the 29th Meet-the-Press session, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, recently …

Concerns are growing over the potential impact of a “Super El Niño” on Bhutan’s energy production. This weather phenomenon typically brings drier conditions and reduced rainfall across the region. Many fear that lower water levels could hinder the country’s hydropower output. However, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) …

Phuentsholing residents are weighing two distinct futures as the Thrompon election approaches. Candidates Deepen Ghalley and Tashi Wangchuk have released detailed manifestos. Each candidate offers a unique roadmap for Bhutan’s primary economic hub. Voters must now choose between these strategic visions for the commercial town. Deepen Ghalley promises inclusive and …

As the Thromde elections for the post of Thimphu and Phuentsholing Thrompons close in, there seems to be minimal participation in the common forums hosted in each demkhong of the Thromdes. It is an important election that determines Thromde leadership and management for the next five years, and yet, while …

Global climate research institutes urge timely informed decision-making, planning and preparedness measures International sources and news outlets confirm that El Niño has officially begun. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, also addressed it by saying that El Niño “is at our doorstep”. According to the National Oceanic and …

On 13th April, The Bhutanese wrote an article on the crackdown of artificially ripened mangoes in Hyderabad and then immediately reached the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) regarding what safety standards and protocols are being employed by the Authority for checking fruits and vegetables at entry points. The Authority …