Society

Latest society stories from across Bhutanese outlets.

Kuensel

Third child incentive: Can it reverse Bhutan’s declining birth rate?

11 hours ago

A generation ago, large families were the norm across Bhutan. Today, the size of average family has dramatically shrunk. Births are falling, parenthood is increasingly delayed and, for many, foregone altogether.

This week

Kuensel

Surviving cancer: A test of systems, strength, and support

11 hours ago

BBS

Support systems key to recovery, say cancer survivors

YesterdayBy sangye

BBS

Volunteers behind the month-long empowerment

YesterdayBy sangye

Kuensel

Festivals give a fillip to local economy

3 days ago

Kuensel

Homes for all!

3 days ago

BBS

Over 5,400 mothers identified for Third Child Plus allowance

5 days agoBy sangye

Kuensel

RTC conference highlights need for strengthened inclusive education

5 days ago

BBS

Chain-link fence protects over 150 acres of paddy fields from wild boars

5 days agoBy sangye

Earlier

Kuensel
Educated Tshogpa paves way for younger highlanders
10 Jun 2026, 14:48
Bhutan Times
New Mother and Child Hospitals to Boost Neonatal Care
8 Jun 2026, 15:16
Bhutan Times
Elder Population Heading Towards an Uncertain Future
8 Jun 2026, 14:48
Bhutan Times
Reviving a Fading Tradition: Pemaling Wool Heritage Brings New Life to Sheep-Rearing Culture in Samtse
8 Jun 2026, 13:41

BBS

Skills training centre to offer short-term courses without formal qualifications

20 Jun 2026, 15:28By sangye

Kuensel

Business community calls for review of SDF waiver zone in Phuentsholing

20 Jun 2026, 14:30

Kuensel

Bhutan unites volunteers to build a procession of 108 chortens in a single day

20 Jun 2026, 13:25

Kuensel

Turning pain into healing and justice

20 Jun 2026, 13:24

Kuensel

Equal marriage for all and Bhutan’s falling birth rate

20 Jun 2026, 12:59

Kuensel

Their Majesties attend Royal Funerary Rites in Thailand

20 Jun 2026, 12:27

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

The Bhutan Live

Young Innovators Unveil Digital Solutions at National Hackathon

20 Jun 2026, 06:01

The Bhutanese

Their Majesties and the Royal Family offer prayers and butter lamps for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati

20 Jun 2026, 06:00

Kuensel

Their Majesties visited the Biman Rataya Throne Room at the Grand Palace in Bangkok

19 Jun 2026, 11:45

The Bhutan Live

Advancing Infra and Investment Agenda, but Youth Exodus Casts Shadow on Growth

18 Jun 2026, 06:01

Kuensel

Third Child Plus Policy: One less silent tear

13 Jun 2026, 15:40

Kuensel
ACC drops cases against former JDWNRH president; family alleges wrongful implication
8 Jun 2026, 11:57
Kuensel
Transforming cancer care: Bhutan Cancer Society’s decade of impact
6 Jun 2026, 14:49
Kuensel
Geney Eco-Tourism Facility turns into costly white elephant
6 Jun 2026, 13:52
Kuensel
Bhutan’s retired generation still clearing ground
6 Jun 2026, 12:50

BBS

Volunteers collect over 180 sacks of waste along Snowman Trek route

13 Jun 2026, 15:13By Sonam Pem

BBS

Sarpang District Court upholds lower court verdict in death of 16-year-old monk

11 Jun 2026, 19:39By Tshering Zam

BBS

From sleep to social connections: The building blocks of better health

8 Jun 2026, 10:55By Tshering Zam

BBS

NC reviews terminology change in disability rights convention as objections mount

5 Jun 2026, 17:47By Sonam Pem

BBS

Bhutan's first International School hosts experience day and unveils its educational vision

31 May 2026, 15:21By Sonam Pem

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

BBS

Local handicraft sector expands with Chimi Lhakhang tourism boom

30 May 2026, 15:05By Sonam Pem

BBS

Junior Tennis Championship encourages passion for sport among youth

26 May 2026, 18:28By Sonam Pem

BBS

Smart pregnancy monitoring service covers 50% of pregnant women

22 May 2026, 20:15By sangye

More headlines

The Bhutanese
GMC’s Project 108 seeks to build monuments of peace through collective effort
6 Jun 2026, 06:00
The Bhutan Live
Bhutan Battles Rising Stroke Threat: New Initiative Targets Monastic Communities
6 Jun 2026, 06:00
Bhutan Times
The New Bhutanese Dream: Youths Go Beyond Government Jobs
1 Jun 2026, 14:47
Bhutan Times
Tarayana celebrates 20 Years of Community Empowerment
1 Jun 2026, 10:43
Kuensel
A stronger path for smoker's future
30 May 2026, 15:18
Kuensel
Reflections from the first six months in Bhutan
30 May 2026, 15:16
Kuensel
BNB observes International Menstrual Hygiene Day at Pemacholing Nunnery
30 May 2026, 15:10
Kuensel
National rollout of HAT programme to strengthen adolescent resilience
30 May 2026, 15:09
Kuensel
CVEC campaign promotes mental well-being, inclusion, and gender equality in schools
29 May 2026, 18:02
Kuensel
MoHA drafts national guidelines to strengthen museum and heritage management
28 May 2026, 21:26
Kuensel
Women turn abandoned Dogak school into farming project
27 May 2026, 14:07
Bhutan Times
From addiction to aftercare: a 25-year struggle and gradual recovery
26 May 2026, 16:14
The Bhutan Live
A Hidden Paradise Bets on Eco-Tourism for Survival
26 May 2026, 05:59
Kuensel
Bhutan Cancer Society launches colorectal cancer awareness campaign in eastern dzongkhags
25 May 2026, 16:35
Also covered by International
Bhutan Times
Youth health concerns drive Vape Ban proposal
25 May 2026, 13:55
Kuensel
Sakteng losing its soul as change reshapes highland life
24 May 2026, 14:42
Kuensel
NC endorses dedicated fund for Yenlag Thromde development
23 May 2026, 14:11
The Bhutanese
PM third-child incentive to begin from June this year
23 May 2026, 06:00
Kuensel
NA defers raising building heights in Yenlag throm
21 May 2026, 15:33

This week

Earlier

Educated Tshogpa paves way for younger highlanders

New Mother and Child Hospitals to Boost Neonatal Care

Elder Population Heading Towards an Uncertain Future

Reviving a Fading Tradition: Pemaling Wool Heritage Brings New Life to Sheep-Rearing Culture in Samtse

ACC drops cases against former JDWNRH president; family alleges wrongful implication

Transforming cancer care: Bhutan Cancer Society’s decade of impact

Geney Eco-Tourism Facility turns into costly white elephant

Bhutan’s retired generation still clearing ground

More headlines

GMC’s Project 108 seeks to build monuments of peace through collective effort

Bhutan Battles Rising Stroke Threat: New Initiative Targets Monastic Communities

The New Bhutanese Dream: Youths Go Beyond Government Jobs

Tarayana celebrates 20 Years of Community Empowerment

A stronger path for smoker's future

Reflections from the first six months in Bhutan

BNB observes International Menstrual Hygiene Day at Pemacholing Nunnery

National rollout of HAT programme to strengthen adolescent resilience

CVEC campaign promotes mental well-being, inclusion, and gender equality in schools

MoHA drafts national guidelines to strengthen museum and heritage management

Women turn abandoned Dogak school into farming project

From addiction to aftercare: a 25-year struggle and gradual recovery

A Hidden Paradise Bets on Eco-Tourism for Survival

Bhutan Cancer Society launches colorectal cancer awareness campaign in eastern dzongkhags

Youth health concerns drive Vape Ban proposal

Sakteng losing its soul as change reshapes highland life

NC endorses dedicated fund for Yenlag Thromde development

PM third-child incentive to begin from June this year

NA defers raising building heights in Yenlag throm