Featured News
State funeral held for late Dasho Zimpon Dorji Gyeltshen, late Dasho chooses incineration over open-air cremation
The state funeral for late Dasho Zimpon Dorji Gyeltshen was held today. His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over the...
Veteran archers compete one last time in spirit of tradition and tribute
As a heartfelt farewell to the sport they once dominated, some of Bhutan’s finest former archers returned to the archery...
Gyalsup homecomings spark joy and unity across Bhutan, with heartfelt reunions going viral on social media
In a wave of emotion sweeping across Bhutan, thousands of families are experiencing a homecoming unlike any other. Their sons...
From the King’s hand to the family’s altar
As the Gelephu Mindfulness City rises from vision to reality, it is not only bulldozers and blueprints that are shaping...
Thousands gathered at Kuenselphodrang to receive blessings from His Holiness the Je Khenpo and sacred relics from Thailand
Thousands of devotees flocked to Kuenselphodrang from as early as 3 AM today, eager to catch a glimpse of Their...
One rocket, thousand dreams; Pema Tsho Sakhu rewrites future for young Bhutanese innovators
At just 13 years old, Pema Tsho Sakhu, a Bhutanese student living in Australia, is already breaking barriers in space...
Bhutan prepares to welcome King and Queen of Thailand on state visit
Preparations to welcome Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand are in full swing. Their Majesties will...
Centuries-old Londha festival in Dagana celebrates life, tradition and community
Bhutan's deep-rooted traditions and cultural heritage continue to thrive through vibrant local festivals, preserving the nation’s unique identity. Among them,...
RSPN’s drone initiative offers new hope for White-bellied Heron conservation
Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously...
Breaking barriers in woodturning craft, Sangay Dolma’s journey of craftmanship
Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma,...
Politics
Tashi Samdrup from BTP and Phuntsho Dendup from PDP to face off in Nubi-Tangsibji’s by-election
The Bhutan Tendrel Party has fielded former councillor Tashi Samdrup for the upcoming Nubi-Tangsibji by-election. He will be up against...
Popular
-
Nine-year-old boy’s death in pond raises safety concerns over unfenced water bodies in Tsirang
-
Civil servants with vehicle quota fear losing benefits as GST replaces sales tax
-
Bhutan’s C-section rate higher than international acceptance rate, finds National Health Survey
-
Bhutanese films “I, the Song” and “Zampa” head to Osaka Asian Film Festival
-
Road discipline sets pace in GMC
Obesity in pregnancy linked to increased risk of heavy bleeding, warns health experts
Bleeding during childbirth is normal, but excessive bleeding can pose serious risks to both mother and baby. The Mother and...
No fix in sight for sinking road at Yudiri in Trashigang; school access and travel affected
A 30 to 40-metre stretch of the Phongmey District Centre road at Yudiri in Trashigang has sunk, cutting off access...
Candidates vow to improve farm roads in Trongsa’s Nubi-Tangsibji constituency
Like many farm roads across the country, those in Nubi and Tangsibji Gewogs in Trongsa suffer during the monsoon. Heavy...
Matsutake Festival strengthens Genye Gewog’s economy and tourism appeal, Thimphu
The aroma of freshly picked mushrooms and the sound of music filled the air at the two-day Matsutake Mushroom Festival,...
Zakar
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) is Bhutan’s primary national broadcaster, delivering diverse news and entertainment in multiple languages, fostering cultural understanding and public knowledge.