Bhutan leads in digital sovereignty with Ethereum-based national identity

Bhutan leads in digital sovereignty with Ethereum-based national identity TIL BDR GHALLEY | Thimphu Bhutan has become the world’s first nation to migrate its National Digital Identity (NDI) platform to the Ethereum blockchain, marking a historic...

Bhutan strengthens palliative care services

DAWA ZANGMO | Thimphu o mark World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, the Ministry of Health, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB), and Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), in collaboration with the...

World News | Mobile Signal Spillover, ICPs Among 7 Key Issues Discussed at India-Bhutan Border Security Talks

New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): India and Bhutan discussed mobile signal spillover, the future roadmap for Integrated Check Posts (ICPs), and the maintenance of boundary pillars among seven key issues at the recently held 14th India-Bhutan...

Bhutan Agro Industries Expands Natural & Organic Beverage Outlet in Phuentsholing

Bhutan Agro Industries Limited (BAIL), operating under the renowned Royal Bhutan brand, has inaugurated the expanded Natural & Organic Beverage Outlet in Phuentsholing, marking a significant step in promoting sustainable agriculture and healthier...

entertainment Shirley Kwan reportedly in stable condition after weeks in hospital

Retired Hong Kong singer Shirley Kwan is said to be in a stable condition after weeks of hospitalisation, reported Hong Kong media on Tuesday (Oct 21). The 59-year-old has been receiving medical care after she was admitted to the intensive care...

Assam: Elephant calf rescued near Bhutan Border in Udalguri

A CORRESPONDENT ORANG: In a moving tale of compassion and conservation, forest officials in Udalguri district rescued a baby elephant separated from its herd along the Indo-Bhutan border on the auspicious day of Diwali. The incident took place at...

Environmental Steward Reaffirms Position

Bhutan has unveiled its most ambitious climate commitment to date, the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), during the Highland Festival. Building upon the nation’s longstanding carbon neutrality pledge, the plan places local communities...

How many monkeys are on the loose in MS after truck crash? The latest 

How many monkeys are loose in Mississippi? What are rhesus monkeys and where are they from? Can rhesus monkeys survive in Mississippi? What should I do if I see a monkey in Mississippi? A truck transporting rhesus macaques, often called rhesus...

Volunteer contributions strengthen Bhutan Health Trust Fund, 11 districts raise over Nu 9 M

In a show of solidarity, communities from the country came together to raise funds for the Bhutan Health Trust Fund. The fund continues to assist the government in providing free healthcare services. In the last three years, 11 districts raised...

iCTG technology transforms rural maternal healthcare

DAWA ZANGMO | Thimphu n the remote gewogs of Genyenkha, expectant mothers no longer need to endure long and difficult journeys for essential prenatal check-ups. The introduction of Mobile Cardiotocography (iCTG) services at the Genyenkha Primary...

WHO South-East Asia commits to healthy ageing

TENZIN LHAKI | Thimphu The Member States of WHO South-East Asia Region on 14 October adopted Colombo Declaration on ‘Healthy ageing through strengthened primary health care’, aimed at health and well-being of its ageing population, expected to...

Bhutan Makes History as the World’s First Nation to Launch a National Digital ID on Ethereum

Bhutan becomes the first country in the world to anchor its National Digital Identity (NDI) system on the Ethereum blockchain. The historic milestone, graced by His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, marks a new era of digital sovereignty and secure,...

Bhutanese people must safeguard their nation’s security

The continued presence of the ULFA and Bodo militants has become an increasingly serious threat to the security and sovereignty of the country and could take away the peace and happiness that the Bhutanese people have always enjoyed. had...

‘Tougher but Fairer’: Graduates Share Mixed Reactions to BCSE 2025 Changes

KINZANG DORJI TSHERING | Thimphu The Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE) 2025 has drawn strong reactions from graduates after the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) introduced key changes this year, including a higher Preliminary...

Bhutan celebrates His Majesty's Coronation anniversary

As incessant rain gave way to clear blue skies this week the spirit of the Bhutanese people could not have been higher, or their hearts more elated. It was a special event in Bhutanese history and a precious moment for men, women, and children...

Bhutan expresses concern over His Majesty the King’s personal safety

Despite impassioned and repeated pleas, the people of Bhutan have not been able to dissuade His Majesty the King from taking high risks to personally check on the security of the remote border areas and the well being of the people, the chimis...

Healthy ageing in South-East Asia: Opportunities ahead

The South-East Asia Region is undergoing one of the most profound demographic shifts in its history. By 2050, the proportion of people aged 60 years and above will nearly double — from 11.3% in 2024 to 20.9%. That means, 441 million older people —...

The Smog Economy: How Pollution Is Reshaping Travel And Healthcare In India

Last Updated:October 19, 2025, 17:30 IST Poor air quality in Delhi is not just a health hazard it is changing how people travel, increasing hospital visits and creating an inescapable “smog economy” Smog blankets Delhi as rising pollution reshapes...

Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases nears structural completion in Thimphu

A topping-out ceremony at the construction of the Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases (RCID) was held in Gidakom in Thimphu today. It is a ritual that marks when the last beam is placed at the top of a building’s structure. It is a traditional...

The Price of Hubris: India lost friends, Air bases, and credibility

DND Special Report The slain U.S. President John F. Kennedy once said, “Victory has a hundred fathers, and defeat is an orphan.” His phrase is rooted in the Stoic era. The famous historian Tacitus once remarked, “This is an unfair thing about war:...