Border towns currently benefit from a 24-hour SDF waiver, introduced during the previous government after repeated lobbying by the business community. But industry leaders say the measure has ...

The Thimphu Dzongkhag Court has annulled a series of land ownership transfers in a long-running dispute and upheld the legality of a public auction conducted by Bhutan National Bank (BNB), ruling that ...

Bumthang—For many Bhutanese living abroad, physical distance from home has only deepened their sense of belonging and their ...

The government has also announced that all agricultural support and subsidies will now be streamlined and delivered through the FRS, guaranteeing assistance reaches only verified, registered farmers.

For the third consecutive year, a Bhutanese spiritual practitioner has completed a month-long saffron water offering in Bodhgaya, dedicating the ritual to the success of His Majesty the King’s vision ...

Despite repeated lobbying by hoteliers for loan deferments and Economic Stimulus Programme loans, citing low occupancy rates, industry practices are undermining service delivery. Employees are often ...

Kuensel is the national newspaper of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It was the only local newspaper available in Bhutan until 2006 when two more newspapers were launched. The government of Bhutan owns 51% of ...

Twenty-eight national footballers, comprising 14 each from both genders, are representing the country at the first South Asian Football Federation’s (SAFF) Futsal Championship 2026 in Thailand, ...

The overall number of crimes reported in the country rose to 2,462 cases in 2025, up from 2,107 cases in 2024. This is an increase of 355 cases or 16.8 percent rise year-on-year. However, data from ...

National footballer Pema Zangpo is making headlines both domestically and internationally following his outstanding performance for his new club, Yarmanya United FC, in the Myanmar National League on ...

Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women (RENEW) conducted a five-day winter youth engagement programme in Thimphu from January 10 to 14, bringing together more than 80 youths from across the ...

Despite these technical challenges, officials expect the issue to be temporary. "Most old stock is anticipated to sell out within three months, after which fresh inventory is expected to stabilise ...