A mysterious ‘Sonam Dema’ and ‘Tsering Dolma’ appear repeatedly in the recent Epstein files. These names appear numerous times in the email exchanges between them and their employers. The US Department of Justice released the last largest collection of the files on 30th January 2026, saying it included some 3 …

The ESP Steering Committee has revealed that the Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) approved over 1,865 applications specifically for farmers and livestock owners. Despite high demand leading to an additional Nu 242.88 million (mn) in funding, the Committee maintains strict screening against Non-Performing Loans (NPL). Out of the 3,969 applications …

Panbang Dungkhag, Zhemgang is gearing up to host the second Manas Winter Festival on 23rd and 24th February. It is an event designed to promote and bridge age-old Khengpa heritage with Bhutan’s growing eco-tourism sector. Panbang Drungpa, Sherab Zangpo, said that the event was organized in line with the Royal …

With 930.9 metric tonnes of potatoes currently remaining in Phobjikha and Gangtey, the government has announced a distribution plan targeting schools and Gyalsung Academies. To address broader market gluts, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) is also exploring options for the export of high-quality seed potatoes to Bangladesh under …

The new Annual Tourism snapshot 2025 Tashel Melong released on 23rd January 2025 reveals insightful data on tourist arrivals and annual generated revenue.  In 2025, the sector generated a direct revenue of USD 43.31 million, an increase of 49.1% over 2024 with USD 29.35 million. The revenue was only from …

A total of 155 content creators has been supported in the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 with a Nu 50 mn Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) fund. The Department of Media, Creative Industry, and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) under the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) says that has created 1,137 …

From dominating body building championships to being a writer and also a self-improvement coach, Tshering Dorji alias ‘Mr Bhutan’ returns not as a bodybuilder, but as a mentor for helping people build stronger bodies and resilient minds through mental and physical exercises. Growing up as a kid who was determined …

When dawn clocks in at Thimphu, people from all walks of life awake to prepare for the day in the bustling city.  The cool weather complimented by the lush greenery in the city freshens up the air, leading to people kickstarting their day with a refreshing feeling. As a carbon-negative …

On 30th December 2025, a day before the Meet the Press conference with the Ministers, the Opposition Party called Media houses to deliberate and clarify matters over deliberations held during the fourth session of the Fourth Parliament. The Opposition Leader began the press conference with a brief insight on the …