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Latest society stories from across Bhutanese outlets.

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Same choice, same result: A letter to someone in recovery

22 Aug 2026, 13:29

There are two simple reminders from the recovery community that are worth bearing in mind: “Whatever the problem, drugs and alcohol are never the solution,” and “For an addict, one tablet is one too many, and a thousand is never enough.”

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Development gaps persist despite improved health and public spending

19 Aug 2026, 12:23

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Leopards co-exist with growing tiger population, nationwide study finds

15 Aug 2026, 14:36

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Kalu Rinpoche faces legal action over Perth community centre allegations

15 Aug 2026, 11:12

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Y-VIA marks International Youth Day with nationwide youth initiatives

12 Aug 2026, 19:20

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Years of restoration delays end in collapse of historic Galem house; family demands accountability

12 Aug 2026, 13:29

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Tsirang business community presses for regulatory overhaul to unlock growth

8 Aug 2026, 17:03

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‘Made in Nepal’ tells Nepal’s journey through changing times

8 Aug 2026, 16:59

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Tergola Red Panda Trail: A community-led wildlife tourism model in Haa

8 Aug 2026, 16:58

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Wangdue court fines couple, accomplices over fraudulent divorce used for Australia migration
11 Jul 2026, 16:02
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Nearly four in 10 elderly citizens face economic insecurity beyond income poverty: NSB
8 Jul 2026, 15:15
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Rebuilding hope, reviving Bhutan
8 Jul 2026, 15:10
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Police investigate death of 21-year-old in Paro hotel
8 Jul 2026, 15:10

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CSOs seek stronger grassroots engagement through local governments in Samtse
31 Jul 2026, 14:16
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Paro FC Academy receives AFC elite youth two-star rating
7 Jul 2026, 14:14
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Bhutanese monk disappears in France, family in despair
4 Jul 2026, 13:35
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Sunday brunch draws families, travellers and food lovers in Paro
2 Jul 2026, 14:40
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Third child incentive: Can it reverse Bhutan’s declining birth rate?
27 Jun 2026, 15:19
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Surviving cancer: A test of systems, strength, and support
27 Jun 2026, 15:15
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Festivals give a fillip to local economy
24 Jun 2026, 16:36
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Homes for all!
24 Jun 2026, 16:35
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RTC conference highlights need for strengthened inclusive education
22 Jun 2026, 19:14
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Business community calls for review of SDF waiver zone in Phuentsholing
20 Jun 2026, 14:30
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Bhutan unites volunteers to build a procession of 108 chortens in a single day
20 Jun 2026, 13:25
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Turning pain into healing and justice
20 Jun 2026, 13:24
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Equal marriage for all and Bhutan’s falling birth rate
20 Jun 2026, 12:59
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Their Majesties attend Royal Funerary Rites in Thailand
20 Jun 2026, 12:27
Also covered by The Bhutan Live
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Their Majesties visited the Biman Rataya Throne Room at the Grand Palace in Bangkok
19 Jun 2026, 11:45
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Third Child Plus Policy: One less silent tear
13 Jun 2026, 15:40
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Pelsung programme prepares nearly 1,000 youth for GMC and nation’s future
13 Jun 2026, 15:36
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Goongtong emerges as major development challenge
13 Jun 2026, 15:35
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The house that must never be empty
10 Jun 2026, 15:19
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Educated Tshogpa paves way for younger highlanders
10 Jun 2026, 14:48
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ACC drops cases against former JDWNRH president; family alleges wrongful implication
8 Jun 2026, 11:57
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Transforming cancer care: Bhutan Cancer Society’s decade of impact
6 Jun 2026, 14:49
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Geney Eco-Tourism Facility turns into costly white elephant
6 Jun 2026, 13:52
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Bhutan’s retired generation still clearing ground
6 Jun 2026, 12:50
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A stronger path for smoker's future
30 May 2026, 15:18
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Reflections from the first six months in Bhutan
30 May 2026, 15:16
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National rollout of HAT programme to strengthen adolescent resilience
30 May 2026, 15:09
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CVEC campaign promotes mental well-being, inclusion, and gender equality in schools
29 May 2026, 18:02
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MoHA drafts national guidelines to strengthen museum and heritage management
28 May 2026, 21:26
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Women turn abandoned Dogak school into farming project
27 May 2026, 14:07
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Bhutan Cancer Society launches colorectal cancer awareness campaign in eastern dzongkhags
25 May 2026, 16:35
Also covered by International
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Sakteng losing its soul as change reshapes highland life
24 May 2026, 14:42
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NC endorses dedicated fund for Yenlag Thromde development
23 May 2026, 14:11
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NA defers raising building heights in Yenlag throm
21 May 2026, 15:33
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NC calls for dedicated pension and provident fund Act
20 May 2026, 13:38
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Triple demographic crisis could undermine 10X national economic vision
16 May 2026, 14:27
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Great Yeti Quest festival draws thousands, boosts Sakteng’s economy
16 May 2026, 14:23
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Bhutan’s rising suicides deepen economic and demographic strain
9 May 2026, 13:23
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Family problems major driver behind rise in youth substance abuse: Education Minister
9 May 2026, 00:56
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Earlier

Wangdue court fines couple, accomplices over fraudulent divorce used for Australia migration

Nearly four in 10 elderly citizens face economic insecurity beyond income poverty: NSB

Rebuilding hope, reviving Bhutan

Police investigate death of 21-year-old in Paro hotel

More headlines

CSOs seek stronger grassroots engagement through local governments in Samtse

Paro FC Academy receives AFC elite youth two-star rating

Bhutanese monk disappears in France, family in despair

Sunday brunch draws families, travellers and food lovers in Paro

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

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

Festivals give a fillip to local economy

Homes for all!

RTC conference highlights need for strengthened inclusive education

Business community calls for review of SDF waiver zone in Phuentsholing

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

Turning pain into healing and justice

Equal marriage for all and Bhutan’s falling birth rate

Their Majesties attend Royal Funerary Rites in Thailand

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

Third Child Plus Policy: One less silent tear

Pelsung programme prepares nearly 1,000 youth for GMC and nation’s future

Goongtong emerges as major development challenge

The house that must never be empty

Educated Tshogpa paves way for younger highlanders

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

A stronger path for smoker's future

Reflections from the first six months in Bhutan

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

Bhutan Cancer Society launches colorectal cancer awareness campaign in eastern dzongkhags

Sakteng losing its soul as change reshapes highland life

NC endorses dedicated fund for Yenlag Thromde development

NA defers raising building heights in Yenlag throm

NC calls for dedicated pension and provident fund Act

Triple demographic crisis could undermine 10X national economic vision

Great Yeti Quest festival draws thousands, boosts Sakteng’s economy

Bhutan’s rising suicides deepen economic and demographic strain

Family problems major driver behind rise in youth substance abuse: Education Minister