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Bhutan’s passport ranking in the 2025 Henley Passport Index has dropped to 90th, down from 87th last year. The Henley Passport Index ranks passports from around the world based on how many countries their holders can visit without a visa. The index uses data from the International Air Transport Association, which is the world’s most reliable source of travel information....

While most officer-goers in urban areas seek comfort and luxury when it comes to housing, life in remote areas paints a different picture. For officials working in Gakiling Gewog in Haa, the reality is far from ideal. Their office doubles as their residence due to lack of housing in the locality. The RNR office, consisting of four units, serves as...

Residents of Dhamzhasa-Tsaphelthang Chiwog in Norbugang Gewog, Samtse are excited about the long-awaited blacktopping of their farm road. The 4.6-kilometer stretch is one of the district’s oldest roads and serves about 300 households. Work is set to begin later this year, promising better connectivity for the gewog’s largest chiwog. For years, the farm road, constructed in 2005, has remained in...

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay met with several global leaders. The meetings discussed and explored investment opportunities in Bhutan and cooperation and partnership across diverse fields, including health, education, and wellness. The prime minister is on an official visit to Europe until the 1st of next month to participate in the...