THE NATION

For decades, the biggest question haunting Bhutanese farmers was not about adequate rainfall or fertile soil, but about protecting their crops from the wildlife. Could they protect their crops from wild boars, deer, elephants, or monkeys long enough to harvest their grains and fruits? Entire acres of fertile land were …

The Ambassador of India to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, handed over a cheque of Nu 2.5 billion (bn) as the fourth tranche of the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) fund to the Minister of Finance, Lekey Dorji, on 1st October. On behalf of the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB), Lyonpo Lekey Dorji …

According to the research, in urban areas, testing of 13,640 water samples for E. coli, which signals fecal contamination, showed that only 52.8 percent met the national safety standard of zero bacteria per 100 milliliters A recent study published by the Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC) has revealed that …

Thimphu’s Nazhoen Pelri School (ECCD to class 6) turned the YDF Hall into a stage for a legend on 20 September, presenting a musical adaptation of the Himalayan epic Ling Gesar. From the tiniest toddlers in the Early Learning Center to the confident performers from PP to Class 6, every student …

Thimphu Thromde will construct a bridge over the road in Dechencholing Satellite Town, a long-requested measure following last year’s flood that caused widespread concern in the area. Thimphu Thrompon, Ugyen Dorji, said the project has already been planned. “We cannot build the bridge overnight. While it is evident that a …

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 …