Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Forest Department seize illegal teak on Indo-Bhutan border

A CORRESPONDENT RANGIA: During an ongoing joint operation under the guidance of Commandant H. K. Gupta, the 24th Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Rangia, along with the Forest Department and Border Outpost Guabari, seized 10.94 cft of illegal teak …

Gola Gola Bhutan brings relief to remote communities in Trashigang

While many of us have closets full of clothes, some families in remote parts of the country still struggle to meet basic clothing needs. A youth-led social initiative, Gola Gola Bhutan, is changing that by distributing second-hand clothes to vulnerable …

His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo: Bhutan firm on sovereignty

Bhutanese take great pride in belonging to one of the few states in Asia never to have been colonized. While history often attributes this achievement to geography, this feat was not born of chance. Rather, it was the direct result of masterful statecraft …

No timeline yet for GST refunds to tourists leaving Bhutan

The government is yet to announce when the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund mechanism for tourists and short-term visitors leaving Bhutan will come into effect, despite provisions in the GST law and rules. You must be logged in to make comments. Don…

Workshop on threat identification for Ludlow’s Bhutan Glory

[ Prem Chetry ] SINGCHUNG, 9 Jan: The Bhutan Glory Project (BGP) team organised a threat identification workshop for Ludlow’s Bhutan Glory for the members and staff of the Forest Department and the Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve (SBVCR) at the …

Experts warn Bhutan’s unrated status could deter global investors

Unlike many countries around the world, Bhutan does not yet have sovereign or corporate credit ratings. These ratings provide an independent assessment of a country’s economic strength and credibility, helping attract global investment and access loans …

Bhutan’s first high-altitude hydropower plant to be constructed in Lunana

Lunana in Gasa will soon get a 500-kilowatt mini hydropower project, a flagship project under the 13th Five Year Plan to provide reliable electricity and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The project will be Bhutan’s first hydropower project constructed …

Second Bhutan International ESG Alliance forum kicks off

Women riders' group covers Bengaluru, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan to reach Nathula Pass; internet gets amazed | WATCH viral ...

Home Viral Women riders group covers Bengaluru, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan to reach Nathula Pass; internet gets amazed | WATCH viral video The viral video is of a group named CRF Women on Wheels who reached one of the highest peaks of India, Nathula Pass. …

Bhutan’s cultural identity lives on through Chizhi Goenpa mask dancers

From Genye Gewog in Thimphu to other districts, Chizhi Goenpa mask dancers are keeping a centuries-old tradition alive. They perform not only familiar tshechu dances but also rare sacred mask dances that few others showcase, including the biography of …