Gift of Enlightened Monarch
Bhutan, a constitutional democratic monarchy, is preparing for its fourth primary lower house elections since its transition from absolute monarchy 15 years ago. The anticipated polls will determine t...
His Majesty The King attends JOCV’s 35 years in Bhutan celebration
Courtesy: Kuensel 28th October 2023 His Majesty The King graced the celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) in Bhutan yesterday. The JICA Volunteer progr...
Her Majesty Tseyring Pem Wangchuck receives Environmental Champion Award
Bhutan's Queen Mother Her Majesty the Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck was presented the Champion of Rising Leaders Award by Teton Science School on October 17, 2023....
A seed bank to help Lumang farmers
Neten Dorji, Kuensel 20th October 2023, Lumang Her Majesty the Gyalyum, Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck laid the foundation stone for a Community Seed Bank in Lumang gewog, Trashigang yesterday. The seed bank ...
Time-bound SDF Discounts
31st May 2023, to come in effect from 1st June 2023, a new discount scheme for the Sustainable Development Fee or the SDF was announced this evening, by the Department of Tourism, with the approval of...
Bhutan to Join WTO
Thukten Zangpo, Kuensel – the National Newspaper of Bhutan April 28th, 2023 The government has approved the country’s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The decision was announce...