THE NATION

As the Himalaya bears the brunt of accelerated warming and erratic monsoons, catastrophic cloudbursts and glacial lake outbursts have transitioned from theoretical models to grim regional realities. Following devastating flash floods in neighbouring Nepal, where transboundary data gaps and sudden wall-of-water events overwhelmed communities, Bhutan faces an urgent reckoning. With …

People struggling with dependence on opioids such as Spasmo Proxyvon Plus (SP+) and heroin, commonly known as brown sugar, can seek free and confidential treatment through Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH). Opioids are a group of drugs that act on the brain and …

The Bhutanese: What were your feelings after being elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly? Speaker Tempa Dorji: The moment the election results were announced, and I was elected Speaker with the support of 24 Members of Parliament (MPs), I was both shocked and overwhelmed by the immense responsibility …

Close to 400 Bhutanese workers have returned from overseas over the past 12 to 18 months, but the government’s structured efforts to reintegrate them face hurdles ranging from under-registration to inter-agency bottlenecks, according to data from the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship (DoEE). In response to queries from The Bhutanese, …

As Bhutan’s 10X Journey continues to reshape the national economy, Druk Holding and Investments is actively strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem to support a science, technology, and innovation driven future. This comprehensive strategy brings together national and international stakeholders to collaborate on practical problem-solving, skills development, applied research, and the …

Child protection office says all forms of violence against child monks or nuns are unacceptable Earlier this year this paper had reported about a case in a monastery in Sarpang in October 2025 where a Kudrung (senior monk/teacher) severely beat a 17-year-old monk as four other monks restrained him for …

It has been over eight months since the rollout of the National Crop and Livestock Scheme (NCLIS), with a total of 149 households now enrolled under the initiative. As of 6th August, 98 households across seven dzongkhags have insured agricultural commodities, specifically paddy, maize, and potato. Mongar leads registrations with …

The developing social media landscape in Bhutan has spurred the growth of videographers and content creators bringing out immense creativity using audiovisuals. Today, it has also brought confusion among young content creators and videographers that are starting out whether they need a formal license from the national media regulator. The …

Rising patient numbers, safety concerns and the need for specialised care drive the relocation from the hospital’s oldest ward structure This paper reported that the Psychiatric Ward at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) accounted for 34 of the 53 incidents reported across the hospital between July 2025 and …

As social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook evolve into strong channels for doing business, the Department of Trade (DoT) is grappling with the significant challenge of bringing Bhutan’s rapidly transforming informal online economy into the formal sector. While digital entrepreneurship is surging, the DoT admits that tracking and monitoring …