“Age did not define him; vision and purpose did,” said the former Chief Justice Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye, remembering how the Fourth Druk Gyalpo led Bhutan with wisdom beyond his years. Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye began his distinguished career in the royal household, first serving as Ziminangma (Master of the Household) to His …
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From the birth of Radio NYAB on his birthday in 1973 to the rise of private press, Bhutan’s media journey reflects His Majesty’s foresight and enduring legacy On 11th November 1973, as Bhutan celebrated the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, a small group …
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Since Bhutan’s first monarch was elected in 1907, the royal succession has unfolded with remarkable grace. For more than a century, each King has ascended to the throne at a young age, seamlessly embracing the mantle of leadership and the challenges that accompany it. These youthful ascensions have become a …
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By Monideepa Banerjie Wedged between the giants of China and India, Bhutan has long walked a diplomatic tightrope to preserve its peace. One of its gravest tests came in the 2003, when armed Indian separatists in years past had slipped across the border and built camps along its 669-kilometre frontier. …
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Punakha Dzongkhag Court on 6th November 2025 sentenced Ugyen Tshering to life imprisonment for the murder of former Dorji Lopen Yonten Gyeltshen that occurred on 2nd July 2025. Ugyen Tshering was charged with murder under Section 138(a) of the Penal Code of Bhutan which states that a defendant shall be …
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As concerns mount over the growing misuse of AI-generated Deepfake images targeting women in Bhutan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to holding perpetrators accountable, even those hiding behind fake online identities. During the 21st Meet-the-Press session, the chief program officer, Department of Law and Order …
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The government has confirmed that the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme (NCLIS) will officially roll out on 11th November, coinciding with His Majesty The Great Fourth’s 70th Birth Anniversary. Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) said Nu 800 million will be used through the Economic Stimulus …
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Team Bhutan has officially arrived in Bahrain to take part in the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025, marking the country’s third participation in the continental event. The young athletes are set to represent Bhutan with pride, determination, and the spirit of sportsmanship on the international stage. The delegation, consisting …
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The National Education Policy (NEP), set to be implemented from the academic session of 2026, brings significant reforms across all levels of education. Under the new NEP, the government has reaffirmed that education will remain free up to Grade X for all school-going children, in line with constitutional provisions. The …
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A new project has been launched to enhance the disaster resilience of critical urban infrastructure in Thimphu, Phuentsholing, and Samtse, where flood risks are high and urban populations continue to grow. Heavy rainfall over the weekend swept through Bhutan, Nepal, and India, triggered floods that caused loss of lives and …
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