New Thimphu animal shelter expands care for rescued and abandoned animals
Bhutan has strengthened its animal welfare infrastructure with the opening of a new shelter in Thimphu designed to…
Phuentshogling Pushes to Transform from Gateway into Tourism Destination
Bhutan’s principal gateway town is looking to redefine its role in the country’s tourism landscape, with a series…
Historic Lhuentse Manor Opens a Window Into Bhutan’s Royal Past
In the remote eastern reaches of Bhutan, where monasteries cling to hillsides and centuries-old traditions remain woven into…
India-backed monastic infrastructure projects launched in Bhutan’s Trashigang
New infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening monastic education and religious institutions were launched in Trashigang on Sunday, with…
Embracing the Transition: The Role of Women in Buddhism Today
The contemporary religious landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with gender equality gaining significant recognition and appreciation. Today,…
Dorjee Yangkee Set for Biggest Test at Asian Games
For Bhutanese taekwondo athlete Dorjee Yangkee, months of rigorous preparation are about to culminate in the biggest competition…
Bhutan’s largest dry port set to open in Pasakha
Bhutan is preparing to operationalise its largest dry port, a Nu 1.2 billion facility in Pasakha designed to…
Bhutan’s Four Seventh-Century Temples
Bhutan’s four oldest temples were built in the 7th century, and each one comes wrapped in the same…
Bhutan Adds Nature to the National Balance Sheet
Bhutan has long argued that a country’s progress cannot be understood through economic growth alone. Now, the Himalayan…
Spinning Nettle into New Livelihoods
For women trying to rebuild their lives after domestic and gender-based violence, economic independence can be an important…