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 ...

The tourism sector, which typically sees a surge in visitors during this time of year, is witnessing an unusual slowdown, with a growing number of cancellations and reduced future bookings due to the ...

Declining student enrolments has forced 42 schools to close across the country in the last five years, and more closures could follow. In some primary schools, enrolment has dropped to as low as eight ...

The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support beyond seed funding remains limited, making it difficult for existing startups to ...

Trongsa—Perched on a hillock overlooking Trongsa Dzong, the Ta Dzong – a 17th-century watchtower once built to defend the ...

As the Saga Dawa month ended on Tuesday, meat vendors across the country are preparing for a gradual return to normal sales. The sale of meat is prohibited during the holy month, while many Bhutaneae ...

Phuentsholing—The climate-resilient Omchhu river basin project, which began in Phuentsholing last year, is expected to address monsoon floods that have repeatedly damaged infrastructure, disrupted ...

Yangsel Wangyel from the Royal Academy in Pangbisa, Paro has won the 18th Golden Youth Award (GYA). The award ceremony, held ...

Sarpang—With the early  rains starting in the region, the Boxcut section along the Gelephu–Trongsa highway is once again ...