Kingdom of Bhutan

24/12/2023

King of Bhutan unveils masterplan for Mindfulness City, designed by BIG, Arup and Cistri

The King of Bhutan has announced plans for a new economic hub immersed in nature and designed by architecture firms Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Arup, and Cistri.

Referred to as the Mindfulness City, the masterplan for the future Gelephu Special Administration Region (SAR) is informed by Bhutanese culture and its strong spiritual heritage, as well as the country's Gross National Happiness (GNH)* index.

The goal is for the SAR to lay the foundation for the country’s future growth and create economic opportunities for its citizens through investments in green technology, education and infrastructure.

While presenting the vision during the country's 116th National Day address, King Wangchuck described the future city as an "economic corridor connecting South Asia with Southeast Asia via India’s northeastern States".

Realised by BIG’s Landscape and Urban Design Team, the masterplan includes a Vajrayana spiritual center, an international airport, railway connections, a hydroelectric dam, public spaces and a language for local building typologies, based on the nine domains of GNH.

10/11/2023

🎉 Happy Birthday to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo! 🎂
On this joyous occasion, we, the citizens extend our heartfelt wishes for a day filled with love, laughter, and moments of reflection. May the coming year bring you continued health, wisdom, and the fulfillment of all noble aspirations.
Your Majesty, your steadfast dedication to the people of Bhutan has been a beacon of inspiration for us all. As we celebrate your birthday, we express our deepest gratitude for your visionary leadership and the positive transformations your Majesty have brought to our beloved nation.
May the years ahead be adorned with peace, prosperity, and the enduring happiness of the Bhutanese people. Your Majesty, your legacy is a testament to the profound impact of your reign, and we are privileged to be part of a nation guided by your wisdom.
Happy Birthday, Your Majesty!

12/10/2023

WC qualification
4:0 hongkong :Bhutan
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12/10/2023

Bhutanese rank 𝟒𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 out of 190 countries

The Bhutanese students' team has secured the 40th position in the 2023 edition of the First Global Challenge.

The results were announced today.

The team of five students competed against teams from about 190 countries.
competition was held in Singapore, for four days

The challenge is an alliance game, where competitors compete using robots constructed by themselves.

We ranked 73rd in the previous edition of the competition.

The alliance team comprising members from China, Eritrea, Hope, and Vietnam won the competition.

11/10/2023

The Bhutanese football team will play against Hong Kong, China in the first preliminary round of the Asia Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The match will be played at Hong Kong Stadium tomorrow at six in the evening.

Bhutan had lost 7-0 to Hong Kong in the group stages of the World Cup qualifiers, in 2015 at the Mong Kok Stadium in Hong Kong. However, the Dragon boys are hopeful to do better this time.

28/09/2023

View of Tashichoedzong, Thimphu. The 17th-century fortress-monastery on the northern edge of the city, has been the seat of Bhutan's government since 1952.
Bhutan is one of the few countries which has been independent throughout its history, never conquered, occupied, or governed by an outside power (notwithstanding occasional nominal tributary status). From the time historical records are clear, Bhutan has continuously and successfully defended its sovereignty.

25/09/2023

. Bhutanfootball SAFF-U 19

17/09/2023

16/09/2023

31/03/2023

Can Gelephu be same in future?