With only a few days left for the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) to begin, preparations in Thimphu are almost complete. The grand event, which will take place from 4th to 19th November, is expected to draw more than 2,000 international participants and thousands of Bhutanese devotees. The festival aims …
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The Royal Government of Bhutan, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), is in the final stages of completing the National Housing Strategy (NHS), a comprehensive framework designed to make homeownership more accessible and affordable for all Bhutanese, both in rural and urban areas. According to MoIT Secretary Karma …
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As anonymous social media accounts continue to multiply in Bhutan’s online space, the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Employment Namgyal Dorji has called for greater responsibility and restraint in digital conversations, emphasising that freedom of expression must coexist with accountability and respect for social harmony. The ministyer acknowledged that the …
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The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is implementing wide-ranging reforms in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to make it more attractive, relevant, and globally competitive. The Director of the Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development, Sangay Dorji, highlighted that the curriculum is being diversified to …
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High above the clouds in the mountain village of Laya, cheers echoed across the valley as horse riders raced through the cold October wind. Among them were two brothers from Paro, whose story captured the hearts of many at the 8th Royal Highland Festival. The brothers had brought their horses all …
Read More »Hand sanitizers are popular in Bhutan, especially after the pandemic, and it can be seen everywhere and many people even carry it around in their bags. However, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has raised concerns over ethanol, classifying it as a substance that may pose health risks, including cancer and …
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The tourism sector in the country is dealing with an imbalance between tourist arrivals and accommodation capacity, a situation that industry representatives say has left hotels overcrowded and struggling for survival. The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB) has said that unless the country meets the government’s annual target …
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The Kingdom of Bhutan concluded its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, under the national theme “Saving Lives for a Happy Future,” inspired by Bhutan’s unique development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) today. During its 184-day run, Expo 2025 Osaka attracted a total of 25,578,986 visitors, bringing together people …
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The capital city came alive last weekend as the 14th Bodybuilding & Fitness Championship 2025 turned Thimphu’s Clock Tower Square into a powerful display of strength, dedication, and national pride. Beneath the glowing lights, Bhutan’s finest athletes stepped onto the stage, inspiring a wave of excitement across the fitness community. …
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The youth unemployment rate remains high despite signs of overall stability in the national labour market, according to the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) by the National Statistics Bureau (NSB). The survey for the third quarter of 2025 reports an overall unemployment rate of 3.2 percent, while youth unemployment stands …
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