THE NATION

The 117th National Day celebrations created unforgettable memories, with the highlight being the much-anticipated lottery draw that featured an electric vehicle. Rinchen Pelmo, a 40-year-old housewife residing in Lungtenphu, Thimphu, was overwhelmed with joy when she was announced as the winner of the electric vehicle. The grand prize, valued at …

After stepping into the job market, finding nothing except for your battered shoe soles and running out of mobile data is a common scene among every class 12 pass outs and  graduates. After spending almost 18 to 25 years of life in education, landing nowhere at the end is a …

For the first time in National Day history, the Gyalsups and the National Workforce in will join in the grand parade. In response to the growing excitement and past instances of people queuing up overnight to get a spot, this year’s National Day Committee are opening the stadium doors as …

Every volunteer working on the stadium’s maintenance is very excited about the National Day celebrations, and work is in full swing to make the celebration a grand success. Around 45 Indian laborers are currently working on maintaining stairs, building toilets, and maintaining other stadium infrastructure. Mrinal Hohhain who has been …

With the 117th National Day approaching on 17th December, Bhutanese citizens from all walks of life are gearing up for a celebration that goes beyond just festivities. For civil servants, like Choki Nima and Tshering Choden, the National Day is not only a time to reflect on the nation’s progress, …

While there are signs of recovery in the tourism sector, however, Bhutan’s hotel industry is still facing difficulties, in terms of occupancy and staff retention. In response to the readiness of the hotels in paying their loans next June when the deferment period comes to an end, the Chairman of …

Chang Yul Park witnessed an unprecedented rush for De-Suung registration coinciding with the International Volunteer Day.  People started gathering as early as 4 AM, hoping to secure their spot, but many left disappointed due to the overwhelming turnout.   The excitement seemed fueled by rumors circulating that the current batch …

Businesses in Bhutan are required to register, obtain a license, and follow various tax laws. This applies to the ones operating online as well. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has guidelines for online businesses and as of now, there are 185 businesses licensed to sell online using …

Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), during the 10th Meet-the-Press session shared that the ministry has started work on Phase One of the Thimphu Structure Plan (TSP). These projects include renovations to the Clock Tower and its surrounding area, mobility improvements along Norzin Lam, and the …

In the National Council Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC) report on the State of Media in Bhutan, the Right to Information (RTI) Bill was discussed in the context of its importance for improving transparency and ensuring public access to government information. The report emphasizes that the RTI Bill has …