THE NATION

The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) will offer a range of new tourism experiences and infrastructure that are being developed as part of its vision to create a unique destination in Bhutan. Tourism experiences will be based on five pillars which are nature, adventure, wellness, spirituality, and culture. According to GMC, …

Following the National Education Assessment (NEA) 2024 findings, discussions have emerged about the possible reasons behind the decline in student well-being.  Among Grade III students, those reporting they “always” feel happy at school fell by 16 percent, from 44 percent in 2021 to 28 percent in 2024. The NEA 2024 …

The National Education Assessment (NEA) 2024 for Classes III and VI was launched on 12th September by the Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA) under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD). Conducted every three years, the previous NEA was released in 2021. The initiative, funded by …

The country recorded a total of 10,010 tourist arrivals in August 2025, showing an increase of 96.6 percent compared to August 2024, when only 5,092 tourists visited during the same month. This growth is highlighted in the Monthly Tourism Bulletin published by the Department of Tourism. Of the arrivals in …

High in Lunana, where icy winds cut through valleys and yaks are the only steady companions, a quiet but daring experiment is underway. It may decide the safety of thousands living far below. Thorthormi Lake, Bhutan’s most feared glacial giant, has become increasingly restless. Once a glacier studded with pockets …

24/7 safe drinking water and irrigation to benefit 2,000 residents and revive fallow farmland For decades, residents of Zhemgang town have lived with water scarcity, turning on taps only to find them dry every other day. Farmers in Trong-Dangkhar chiwog have watched their once-productive paddy fields lie barren, abandoned to …

The meat retail sector is entering a new era of competition, promising better choices, fairer prices, and improved customer service, and giving retailers greater flexibility to grow their businesses. For years, the Bhutan Meat Vendor’s Association (BMVA) maintained uniform pricing across its members. While this approach was intended to ensure …

Last year, the group supplied its largest consignment yet, 1,000 kg of dried turmeric marking steady growth in production In the quiet village of Tama, perched on the rugged hills of Zhemgang, eight farmers (seven women and one man) are rewriting their community’s story with the golden root of turmeric. …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is preparing a national teacher training program as Bhutan transitions toward the Cambridge Curriculum, an internationally benchmarked framework designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. MoESD stressed that the reform does not replace Bhutan’s national curriculum but integrates international best practices …

Government reinforces zero-tolerance on misuse of TikTok and online gambling The government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on the misuse of TikTok and the rising trend of online gambling, warning that repeated offenders will now face prosecution. Responding to questions during the Meet-the-Press session on 29th August 2025 the Minister …