Bhutan Foundation Maps Human–Snow Leopard Conflict Hotspots

In a pioneering effort to safeguard both wildlife and livelihoods, the Bhutan Foundation has launched a scientific initiative to map human–snow leopard conflict hotspots across the country. The project marks a significant step in Bhutan’s...

Nehu students & faculty attend climate workshop in Bhutan

North Eastern Hill University (Nehu) students and faculty are participating in a Bhutan-India Friendship Workshop focused on climate action. The event, held in Bhutan and funded by the India-Bhutan Foundation, involves knowledge sharing on using...

NEHU students and faculty attend Bhutan-India friendship workshop on climate action

SHILLONG, OCT 30: A delegation of selected students and faculty members from North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, is participating in the “Bhutan-India Friendship Workshop Empowering Climate Action: AI, IoT, Robotics, and Artistic...

India and Bhutan to Deepen Economic Ties During Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Bhutan Visit

The visit includes meetings with Bhutan’s King, Prime Minister, and Finance Minister, and reviews of key projects like Kurichhu Hydropower and Gelephu Mindfulness City. New Delhi, October 30, 2025 — Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs...

Colorectal Cancer Profile in Bhutan: Key Insights

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the most formidable health challenges worldwide, ranking as the third most prevalent malignancy and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Despite global advancements in cancer diagnosis and treatment,...

Bhutan’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution unveiled

The Prime Minister unveiled Bhutan’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution or NDC during the 8th Royal Highland Festival at Laya in Gasa yesterday. This latest national climate action plan reaffirms the country’s pledge to remain carbon...

Fourth India-Bhutan Youth Summit 2025 concludes at Royal Global University

GUWAHATI, Oct 29: Strengthening the bonds of friendship and collaboration between India and Bhutan, the 4th India-Bhutan Youth Summit 2025 concluded successfully at The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) here on Sunday. The Summit was jointly...

Rising Costs Abroad Do Not Deter Bhutanese Students from Studying in Australia

KIMNZANG DORJI TSHERING | Thimphu Despite significant increases in tuition fees, visa costs, and living expenses, Bhutanese students continue to pursue higher education in Australia, drawn by its globally recognized universities, high academic...

Bhutan’s new climate pledge from the mountains

Laya, Gasa: High in the northern reaches of Bhutan, where the wind hums across snow-laden peaks and yaks graze beneath the gaze of towering glaciers, the village of Laya has always lived in rhythm with nature’s heartbeat. But this October morning...

Chuadanga farmers count ‘hundreds of crore’ in losses as climate change devastates livelihoods

The western district of Chuadanga has been reeling from the escalating impacts of climate change, with farmers suffering losses worth "hundreds of crores of taka" over the past five years. Prolonged droughts, devastating storms and extreme cold...

Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction Reveals 20 Winning Projects of the 2025 Holcim Awards

Barrio Chacarita Alta Housing. The project blends quality housing with vibrant public spaces. Image © Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

The Root of Suffering Is in Our Own Mind

The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few.* As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in...

AI lab program marks first year, unveils two major tools for mental health and climate alert

Bhutan’s journey toward becoming an intelligent nation has taken a major leap forward. The AI Lab Program, launched last year, completed its first year of operation. The lab is now developing two major AI tools: the DrukCare Mental Health...

Vietnam attends Second World Summit on Social Development in Qatar

Doha (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang attended the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025 that was held in Doha, Qatar, from November 4-6. Speaking at the event, Hang affirmed that...

Climate Finance Student Chimi Dorji Hopes to Represent the Global South on the World Stage

Chimi Dorji has spent the last seven years working on climate action, environmental conservation and community development in Bhutan—his home country and the world’s first carbon-negative nation. In his most recent role, Dorji has focused on...

Holcim Foundation Awards celebrate sustainability with 20 winners; Sou Fujimoto explains all

The Holcim Foundation Awards have just announced 20 winning projects for the honour's 2025 cycle. The accolade, which flags ambition and inspiration in ongoing schemes in the realm of architecture and sustainability, was designed to highlight work...

When Atal Bihari Vajpayee Fell in Love with Bhutan

In the crisp late-November air of 1977, then Indian Foreign Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Bhutan. He was unaware that his visit would leave an enduring literary and emotional imprint on the kingdom. What began as a diplomatic journey soon...

Drinchengang to Become Bhutan’s First Innovative Model Village

Discover Drinchengang, Bhutan’s “village of gratitude” in Wangdue Phodrang — a centuries-old heritage settlement now being transformed into the nation’s first Innovative Model Village, blending traditional architecture, rural livelihood, and...

Birdwatching, harvests, and local cuisine: Chhukha’s tourism goes beyond monuments

Chhukha is taking a fresh approach to boost tourism in the district. Moving away from the usual focus on monuments and viewpoints, the district is now promoting travel experiences through human connection, local participation, and sustainability....

DoL and HRAB Partner to Promote Decent Work and Strengthen Labour Compliance in Bhutan’s Hospitality Sector

TIL BDR GHALLEY | Thimphu In a move to strengthen labour standards and workplace harmony in Bhutan’s hospitality sector, the Department of Labour (DoL) under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) and the Hotel & Restaurant...