The Bhutan Live
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As Flights Take Off, Hearts Stay Behind at Paro Airport
As the afternoon light settles over Paro valley, cars begin to line the narrow road leading to the…
January 21, 2026
New Lhakhang to Rise in Pungtenchhu Gewog
Monks of the Ugyen Choeling Goenzin Dratshang and residents of Pungtenchhu Gewog are set to receive a long-awaited…
January 21, 2026
The Dance of Emptiness: How Thrangu Nuns Broke Tradition and Made History
In the tranquil town of Lumbini, where the whispering winds carry tales of enlightenment and spirituality, a profound…
January 20, 2026
Roadside Market Brings New Opportunities to Farmers and Vendors
A newly constructed market shed at Suntalakha Chewog has begun transforming rural livelihoods and strengthening local trade since…
January 19, 2026
Clarifying Taxes in Gelephu Mindfulness City
As Bhutan moves forward with the development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), authorities are working to dispel uncertainty…
January 19, 2026
Phuentsholing Hoteliers Seek Longer SDF Waiver to Revive Border Town Economy
Hoteliers in Phuentsholing have renewed calls for an extension of the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) waiver, arguing that…
January 18, 2026
Bhutan Secures Nu 2.15bn Boost for 13th Five-Year Plan
Bhutan has received Nu 2.15 billion in financial assistance to support priority programmes under the 13th Five-Year Plan,…
January 18, 2026
Central Monastic Body’s Ancient Journey Endures
For nearly four centuries, Bhutan’s spiritual calendar has been marked by a sacred movement between two dzongs and…
January 17, 2026
Young Hands Sustain Ancient Sha-Gi Looju Ritual in Wangdue Phodrang
Once every three years, the quiet villages of Wangdue Phodrang come alive as families return home to observe…
January 16, 2026
Wangchhu Hydropower Project Moves Forward with Local Consultations
As Bhutan advances plans to expand its renewable energy capacity, preparations for the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project are gaining…
January 16, 2026