THE NATION

The Ugyen Norlha Chorten in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), formerly known as the Tabab Chorten, is nearing completion and is expected to be inaugurated on the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King. The Lam Neten of Gelephu said that the chorten holds high religious significance, highlighting that the sculptures …

The concreting of the right bank of the Punatsangchhu Hydropower Project I dam is expected to start in March this year. Construction of the Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project started in 2008 and was planned to be completed by 2016, with an estimated cost of over Nu 35 billion. However, geological problems …

A 27-year-old, Phuntsho Dema from Mongar Chali, who only discovered yoga after finishing Class XII and began teaching it in 2019, has become Bhutan’s newest source of pride. This heartfelt fitness champion, founder of GaZum FITNESS, clinched a surprise gold at the  Universal Yoga Sports Federation  (UYSF) World Yoga Cup …

Bhutan’s Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) has warned the public, importers, distributors, pharmacies, and retail outlets against the use, sale, and distribution of the herbal product Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler Formula 2 after concerns emerged over microbial contamination that could pose potential health risks. The BFDA advised all businesses involved …

The chain-link fencing program, which began only a few years ago, has now reached an estimated 40 to 50 gewogs and around 60 to 100 chiwogs across the country, making almost 4,500 to 7,000 households feel safer, and improving rural livelihoods and food production. So far, the project has protected …

When dawn clocks in at Thimphu, people from all walks of life awake to prepare for the day in the bustling city.  The cool weather complimented by the lush greenery in the city freshens up the air, leading to people kickstarting their day with a refreshing feeling. As a carbon-negative …

From borrowed boards to certified coach, Singye Rinchen’s journey reflects resilience, passion, and the growing dream to shape Bhutan’s skateboarding culture At 19, Singye Rinchen’s life has already taken more falls and recoveries than most people see in a lifetime. Each scar on his hand tells a story, not of …

During recent parliamentary sessions, the Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, stated that students who have failed four to five times in a single grade or repeatedly across different grades should consider alternative education pathways, particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Encouraging such students to opt for skills-based education, …

To ease the transition for the 2026 intake, the Education Minister Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa said that Thimphu Thromde extended accommodation by allowing PP admission for children aged five years, four months, and twenty-five days as of 1 March 2026. “This adjustment advances the earlier cut-off date of 5 February, …

The Department of Tourism, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), together with the Trashiyangtse Dzongkhag Administration, announced that the Black-necked Crane Farewell Festival (BNCFF) 2026 will be held on 5th to 6th February 2026 in Bumdeling valley and Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtse. The festival provides travelers with a rare opportunity …