Police in Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom famed for its happiness index, have detained a top general and two judges over an alleged plot to …
BNCA not aware of firm selling hemp extracts
Officials from the Bhutan Narcotics Control Authority (BNCA) claims they were not aware of the existence of a commercial firm in Thimphu that produces and sells hemp extracts. Following Kuensel’s …
BNCA not aware of firm selling hemp extracts
Officials from the Bhutan Narcotics Control Authority (BNCA) claims they were not aware of the existence of a commercial firm in Thimphu that produces and sells hemp extracts. Following Kuensel’s …
Vietnamese family celebrates New Year Bhutan
In the last days of the year, when Vietnamese families prepare for the Lunar New Year, in Da Lat City, Diem’s family is also preparing to welcome the Bhutanese New Year Losar. Ms. Nguyen Thi Diem, …
Vietnamese family celebrates New Year Bhutan
In the last days of the year, when Vietnamese families prepare for the Lunar New Year, in Da Lat City, Diem’s family is also preparing to welcome the Bhutanese New Year Losar. Ms. Nguyen Thi Diem, …
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Kyoto Temple Plans Outer Space Location
A Buddhist temple in Kyoto plans a satellite location, Bhutan reports its first COVID death, and monks protest against the coup in Myanmar.
Sports continued to entertain Bhutanese in 2020
The Year of the Rat saw several strides in the field of games and sports in the country. If not for the Covid-19 pandemic, Bhutan would have been in the Olympics for the tenth time last year. Karma, …
Bhutan’s food security status exposed
The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have tested Bhutan’s food security goals envisioned decades ago. It has also forced people to dig their backyards to grow vegetables and even triggered …
King and Queen of Bhutan send Chinese New Year greetings
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan have sent their well wishes on the occasion of the Chinese New Year. Their Majesties shared a Losar Card on their social media …
How Bhutan has kept COVID-19 at bay
Bhutan, a tiny and poor nation in South Asia, has had only one COVID-19 death since the pandemic began, thanks in part to a public-health focus on prevention.