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Expanding Global Reach with Record Farm Exports
Bhutan’s agricultural exports recorded a strong start this year, with the country shipping more than 10,000 metric tonnes…
May 12, 2026
Ura Yakchoe Faces Uncertain Future as Villagers Leave Home
In the quiet highlands of Bumthang, the rhythmic clash of cymbals and the deep beat of drums still…
May 12, 2026
Dorjilung Hydropower Project Enters Construction Phase
Work on the 1,125-megawatt Dorjilung Hydropower Project officially entered its pre-construction phase yesterday, with ground-breaking ceremonies held in…
May 11, 2026
Birth Rate Collapse a Growing Problem?
Dear Mr. Kinley, Bhutan is facing a quiet but profound crisis: the collapse of our birth rate. Official…
May 11, 2026
‘Lunana’ Becomes Bhutan’s Cultural Ambassador in the Sky
Bhutan’s acclaimed film Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom has found a new audience far above the Himalayas,…
May 10, 2026
Nation Focuses on Resilience as Disaster Risks Grow
As Bhutan continues to face increasing risks from climate-related disasters, district leaders are intensifying efforts to improve preparedness…
May 10, 2026
The Last Shangri-La Reimagined: Bhutan’s Quiet Luxury Revolution
Luxury in Bhutan does not announce itself—it reveals itself gradually, like morning light lifting off a Himalayan valley.…
May 9, 2026
Phuentshogling to Host Bhutan’s First Modern Stadium
Phuentshogling is poised to enter a new era of sports and public entertainment with the construction of Bhutan’s…
May 8, 2026
Cancer Referrals to Guwahati, India to Improve Patient Access
Cancer patients in Bhutan will now increasingly be referred to hospitals in Guwahati, India, marking a major shift…
May 8, 2026
Apple Market Deal Set to Benefit Farmers in Haa District
Farmers in Haa District are set to benefit from improved market opportunities for their apple harvests following a…
May 7, 2026