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NC debates Bhutan-Thailand FTA amid job and reserve concerns

During today’s National Council deliberation on the Free Trade Agreement between Bhutan and Thailand, MPs raised concerns over potential job losses and the impact...

Over 8,000 volunteers to take part in Fourth Phase of GMC works

More than 8,000 registered volunteers will take part in large-scale environmental and infrastructure works across Gelephu, as the fourth phase of the Gelephu Mindfulness...

Paro turns up the volume with Bhutan’s first Asia Rock Festival

As prayer flags fluttered in the evening breeze and the sun set behind Paro’s dzong, monasteries and temples, a new sound rose in the...

Agriculture and livestock production rise in Q3

The country’s agriculture and livestock sector recorded a strong performance in the third quarter of this year. There was an increase in the production...

Killer of Tshewang Choden in Australia sentenced to 30 years and reveals his reason

Jude Wijesinghe (29 when arrested) was sentenced to 30 years in prison by the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Supreme Court for the murder of...

Bumthang: spiritual heart and Royal birthplace welcomes National Day celebration

Bumthang is believed to be the first place visited by Guru Rinpoche and is revered as the birthplace of the Wangchuck Dynasty. Steeped in...