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The Royal Botanical Park at Lamperi in Punakha is seeing a decline in rhododendron blooming. The park is said to have some 40 different species of rhododendrons, which usually bloom around this time of the year. Observers during the recent Lamperi Rhododendron Festival attribute the delayed and incomplete blooming to various factors, including climate change, although this is not yet...

Bhutan’s debt-to-GDP ratio stayed at 93 per cent in the first two quarters of the 2024–2025 financial year, down from about 100 per cent in the previous financial year. This means the size of Bhutan's economy compared to its debt has slightly improved. By February, external debt was around Nu 279bn. While still high, the drop suggests better economic and...

The Bhutan Medical Relief Team was warmly welcomed home after completing a vital humanitarian mission in earthquake-affected Myanmar. Deployed under the Command of His Majesty The King, the team delivered emergency medical care and humanitarian support in one of the worst-hit regions of the country. The deployment came in response to the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28....

Residents of Thimphu and the nearby districts can anticipate a cinematic treat under the stars. For the first time ever, the Film Association of Bhutan, with support from the government, is introducing an outdoor cinema experience in the heart of the capital. Starting tomorrow, Thailand’s renowned outdoor cinema and film distributor, Master Picture, will bring some of the most popular...