The upcoming Thromde elections on 15th July 2026 will decide the future of Bhutan’s capital. Residents must choose between two distinct visions for the city’s growth. Sonam Choden and Ugyen Dorji are the final two candidates vying for the post of Thimphu Thrompon. The race presents a significant moment for …

As the election for the new Thrompons and Thromde Tshogde Tshogpas approach, the final candidates for both thromdes have been selected in the Dhamngoi Zomdu process. From Thimphu, Former Thimphu Thrompon Ugyen Dorji from the Jungshina-Kawajangsa Demkhong secured 107 votes from 1,663 eligible voters. Sonam Choden from the Changangkha demkhong …

Villages in Samtse are slowly declining as there is no effective long-term solution to the elephant problem that has haunted residents for decades. Despite trying a wide range of mitigation measures, none have succeeded in stopping wild elephants from entering fields and threatening livelihoods. A resident of Tashicholing Gewog, Dhanapathi …

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 …