Bhutan grapples with alarming youth drug crisis
The report, focusing on youth and substance abuse, highlighted inhalants, marijuana, sedatives, and opioids as the most commonly abused substances among young people.
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Bhutanese archer Kinley Tshering wins gold for Bhutan at Incheon archery championship
Fellow Bhutanese archer Sonam Penjor shared third place with a Russian archer, rounding off a strong showing for the national team.
Bhutan set to host South Asian Bodybuilding Championship after 14 years
This not only highlights the growing popularity of the sport in the country but also underscores Bhutan's emergence as a credible venue for international sporting events in Asia.
Bhutan tops South Asia Youth Judo Tournament, bags 23 medals
Nepal finished with six medals-four gold, one silver, and one bronze-while India took home five medals (four gold and one bronze). Bangladesh secured four medals, comprising two…
Bhutan loses US$76.5 million annually to alcohol-related harm
The lost amount represents about 2.6 per cent of Bhutan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) according to internationally accepted costing models.
Press freedom in South Asia faces steep decline
Between 2024 and 2025, at least 250 violations of media rights were recorded in the region. A total of 69 journalists were jailed or detained, while 20 lost their lives in the…
Bhutan’s press freedom tumbles to historic low, ranking 152nd globally
Among South Asian nations, Bhutan now lags behind Nepal (90th), the Maldives (104th), Sri Lanka (139th), Bangladesh (149th), and India (151st), ranking only ahead of Pakistan…
Bhutan-Thailand celebrate friendship through football
The majority of the spectators were students, symbolising the strong friendship between the two countries and its promising future.
Bhutan’s first private helicopter operator to begin operations this month
Headquartered in Ramtokto, Thimphu, Heli Bhutan will provide an alternative to the existing state-owned Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services Limited, which currently faces limitations…
Bhutanese boxers dominate Four Nations Boxing Championship
All members of the 16-boxer-strong team, comprising eight women and eight men, bagged medals.