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 …
Read More »Bhutan to launch National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme on 11th November
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 …
Read More »Team Bhutan arrives in Bahrain for the Asian Youth Games 2025
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 …
Read More »The overall National Education Policy and a focus on inclusive education
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 …
Read More »USD 640,000 project to strengthen flood infrastructure in Thimphu, Phuentsholing, and Samtse
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 …
Read More »Anxiety and depression account for 55 percent of mental health cases
Bhutan has launched its first comprehensive National Mental Health Strategy 1.0, signaling an urgent national commitment to combat the rising burden of mental health conditions. As per the strategy, recent data underscores this urgency with anxiety and depression disorders constituted approximately 55 percent of the total reported mental health related …
Read More »Govt says OAG to prosecute undelivered EVs
At the 20th Meet-the-Press session held on 1st October 2025, the government assured that subsidies for undelivered electric vehicles (EVs) under the Sustainable Low Emission Urban Transport Systems project will be recovered and redirected to eligible taxi drivers to meet the project’s target of 300 EV taxis. Providing an update, …
Read More »Flood and GLOF preparedness for hydro projects
Bhutan’s hydropower sector, which drives the national economy, is facing increasing risks from floods and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). The National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM)’s 2025 flood hazard maps have highlighted serious threats across river basins such as Amochhu, Punatsangchhu, and Thimchhu, where key hydropower projects are …
Read More »Bhutan’s Ganoderma mushroom powers a new global skincare brand in Malaysia
Bhutan’s highland mushrooms and spices have stepped onto the global wellness stage with the official launch of Beaubelle Lumina Wholistic Plus – Age Joyfully, a premium herbal skincare and wellness product in Malaysia. The product features Bhutanese-grown Ganoderma (Reishi) mushroom, celebrated for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. The launch follows a …
Read More »Jangchub Dechen to be first western artist to hold a solo contemporary art exhibition in honor of The Great Fourth
Tatjana Krizmanic who got her Buddhist name – Jangchub Dechen from Thrangu Rimpoche, will be the first western artist to hold a solo contemporary art exhibition in Bhutan’s history. Her paintings will be on display at Wangduechhoeling Palace in Bumthang from September to December, and she will donate the entire …
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