THE NATION

The Asia Visionary Summit (AVS) 2026 is set to conclude its inaugural three-day run with a grand public finale, the Raven Concert, scheduled for 8th November at Changlimithang Stadium. The event will merge international performances, Bhutanese musical collaborations, and the country’s first-ever large-scale drone show. Held under the tagline “A …

A 24-year-old teacher, Pema Rinchen, never expected his contribution to a community initiative would earn him a Guinness World Records certificate. At the time, he was a trainee teacher helping Heart Chorus Association International Inc. organise an event in Paro. His intention was simply to support the initiative. Months later, …

For Bhutan’s women footballers, the question is not just how much they earn from the game, but whether football can provide a sustainable livelihood. While current players say their income is enough to cover their basic needs, accounts from former players and coaches point to financial challenges and the search …

Egg prices have shot up as high as Nu. 600, raising widespread public concern. Some have even gone as far as asking whether vendors are now selling “eggs of gold” for that price. However, the underlying reasons are more nuanced, driven by a series of factors determining the jump in …

The 16th Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on the Bhutan-China Boundary Issues was held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from 13th to 15th October 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Mr. Letho T. Tangbi, Head of the Bhutanese delegation and Secretary of the International Boundaries of Bhutan, and H.E. Ms. Hou Yanqi, …

Regular teachers with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), trained to teach Classes VII to XII, have raised concerns over being assigned to teach lower grades, raising questions about teacher deployment, and whether their assignments align with their training and expected teaching levels. The issue comes as growing concerns over …

Owner seeks transparency and fair explanation from DoT after selection, preparations and payment for participation in Tokyo tourism fair The Department of Tourism (DoT) cancelled the participation of Ugyen Tours and Travels in the Japan Expo, held in Tokyo from 24 to 27 September 2026. In a letter dated 4 …

The government has not implemented performance-based financial incentives for civil servants due to resource constraints, while employees rated Partially Meeting Expectations (PME) are to receive feedback, training and guidance to address their performance gaps. The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) Commissioner Dr Tshering Cigay said the Performance-Based Variable Incentive (PBVI), …

Police recover 45 of 64 Phurpas stolen from Thadra Goenpa, with two Singaporean nationals voluntarily returning three An investigation into the vandalism of chortens (stupas) and burglaries of lhakhangs (monasteries) across five dzongkhags has linked 18 suspects to 35 cases dating from 2015 to 2026, with the cases forwarded to …

MoIT says the relocation plan remains unchanged, with detailed design works scheduled for completion in FY 2026–2027 The proposed relocation of Thimphu’s crematorium from Hejo to Hongtsho remains unchanged, with construction targeted for completion by 2029, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) Secretary Karma Wangchuk said during the 32nd …