THE NATION

Bhutan’s native fish species called Yue Nya (Snow Trout and also known asla/asala) has seen a significant decline in the years after the introduction of the invasive fish species called the Brown Trout. Dasho Benji Dorji shares a story from his younger days about how the yue nya population has greatly declined over the span of decades after the Brown Trout was introduced to Bhutanese rivers. He said that the Brown Trout species had …

Most of the funding will support development projects, while the remaining borrowings will finance government reform programs The government has planned to borrow Nu 5.6 billion (bn) from external sources during the 2026–27 fiscal year to finance project-tied and program borrowings. According to the budget document, project tied borrowings amount …

If you were to walk into Sarpang Dzong today, you would be greeted by a subtle fragrance of saffron and camphor, and the devoted focus of revered hands at work. 20 Zung Lopens and 60 supporting monks are gathered at Sarpang Dzong. Day in and day out, they are crafting …

Thimphu and Phuentsholing are set for a period of significant urban transformation. The newly elected Thrompons have released detailed manifestos to guide their respective cities. Ugyen Dorji begins his second term as Thimphu Thrompon with a focus on resilience and transparency. Deepen Ghalley takes the lead in Phuentsholing with a …

The month-long Khathrid Empowerment at Kuenselphodrang concluded with thousands of devotees attending the sacred event, supported by an extensive network of monks, government agencies, armed forces, volunteers, and benefactors working largely behind the scenes. According to the Khathrid Committee, the empowerment was held under the blessings of His Holiness the …

Before 2023, knee replacement surgeries had to be referred to Kolkata, India with the cost per knee coming to around Nu 200,000 plus and two knees coming to around Nu 500,000.  In Vellore it can cost Nu 600,000 per knee. After the successful first total knee replacement surgery in Bhutan …

Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) reported record financial results for the financial year 2025, contributing Nu 24.83 billion to the Royal Government through dividends, taxes and royalties, the highest annual contribution since its establishment. According to DHI’s FY2025 performance report, Group income increased by 23.38 percent to Nu 91.81 billion, …

There were some reports last year and this year claiming that Bhutan’s coal reserves are depleted, and the reports are mainly based on the Environmental Accounts Statistics 2024 and 2025. However, the Department of Geology and Mines (DGM) under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources disputed this claim and …

The RMA alerted the general public to a fraudulent Telegram group falsely representing itself as an official RMA channel, offering investment schemes with guaranteed returns within 2-3 days. This fraudulent communication unlawfully invokes the name of the RMA and the Governor to deceive the public and solicit investments under false …

Farmers say the livestock insurance scheme came too late to protect animals already reared, while poor awareness and rising feed costs left many unable to insure their pigs before the devastating outbreak The ongoing pig disease outbreak in Samtse has left farmers facing devastating financial losses, with livestock worth tens …