Bangkok – Artificial intelligence is moving beyond being a technological tool and becoming part of the infrastructure through which governments,…
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Beyond expectations: CSO leaders return to their organisations with a renewed sense of purpose
Phuentsholing, August 15 — When the 21 civil society executives arrived for the first cohort of the Leadership Development Programme…
Read MoreNational dialogue calls for inclusive and responsible digital transformation
THIMPHU, August 5 – More than 60 representatives from government agencies, civil society organisations, corporations, academia, the media, the private…
Read MoreMedia marketing executives complete digital marketing training
Paro, July 30: Twenty-four media marketing executives successfully completed the country’s first training programme dedicated to strengthening the digital marketing…
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Filling the Gap?
THIMPHU – The United Nations (UN) in Bhutan appears to be opening a space that many say has gradually narrowed—a…
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Read MoreCSO leaders undergo organisational behaviour management training
Paro, June 16: Leaders and senior managers from 20 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and two Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) are attending…
Read MoreFrom partners to gatekeepers: Media and institutions seek to rebuild trust
Consultation urges renewed collaboration as journalists raise concerns over growing barriers to information access Thimphu — More than a decade…
Read MoreJournalism remains heartbeat of democracy, says Australian Ambassador
Thimphu – Ambassador of Australia to Bhutan, Philip Green, highlighted the critical role of independent journalism in safeguarding democracy and…
Read MoreJAB honours 22 journalists with 28 awards at landmark 10th edition
THIMPHU – The Journalists’ Association of Bhutan (JAB) honoured 22 journalists with a total of 28 awards at the 10th…
Read MoreEarth Day goes plant-based in Thimphu
April 23 – A vibrant display of plant-based Bhutanese cuisine took center stage in Thimphu as the Karzay Foundation celebrated…
Read MoreConnected generation: CST students reflect on their daily social media use
Students share how social media shapes their routines, communication, and access to information in an increasingly connected world Phuentsholing –…
Read MoreCST students share views on access to information and transparency
During a media literacy and RTI awareness session, students discussed how reliable information contributes to education, transparency, and public understanding…
Read MoreClimate reporting grants send 11 journalists into the field across various regions in Bhutan
THIMPHU – In a significant effort to promote in-depth, accurate, and impactful journalism, eleven journalists have been awarded reporting grants…
Read MoreMPs emphasise careful review of stalled 2014 RTI Bill
THIMPHU – In a quiet meeting hall arranged in a U-shape, Members of Parliament listened as journalists returned to a…
Read MoreRight to know, still on hold: Stakeholders push for action on RTI Bill
THIMPHU, February 15 – Calling for urgent action to operationalise constitutional right to information, the Journalists’ Association of Bhutan (JAB)…
Read MoreRTI: A constitutional right still out of reach
CSOs and former lawmakers urge action on Bhutan’s stalled Right to Information Bill THIMPHU, February 3 — On a quiet…
Read MoreJAB rolls out digital advocacy training for youth and women
Paro — The Journalists’ Association of Bhutan (JAB) on Monday began its second capacity-building training on digital advocacy and engagement…
Read MoreBeyond the carbon-negative story
Journalists return to the field to tell climate story with depth and human voices LOBESA, Punakha – Over the last…
Read MoreAre we ready to revisit the Right to Information?
A constitutional promise, an everyday struggle THIMPHU – At a recent open forum on access to information and the possibility…
Read MoreHis Majesty to address the Nation from Bumthang
17 December — His Majesty The King will address the Nation today from the historic Lingkathang at Wangduechhoeling Palace in…
Read MoreNine journalists awarded grants to strengthen climate and environmental reporting
THIMPH, November 20 — In a move aimed at deepening the country’s journalistic engagement with Bhutan’s rapidly evolving environmental landscape,…
Read MoreParticipant reflections: Voices from the Haa training on climate change reporting
THIMPHU – Over the three days in Haa, surrounded by the calm rhythm of mountains and shifting skies, journalists from…
Read MoreTelling the climate story: Journalists find new purpose in Haa’s changing landscape
THIMPHU – When Yeshey Lhadon returned to Haa after more than a decade, the valley felt both familiar and foreign.…
Read MoreLegal reporting training strengthens journalists’ confidence
THIMPHU – Reporter Kinzang Lhaden still remembers the uneasiness she felt whenever she was assigned to cover legal stories for…
Read MoreBhutan leads global call to end childhood lead poisoning at UN General Assembly
NEW YORK, September 23 – Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has called on world leaders to urgently step up efforts to…
Read MoreBhutan Launches First-Ever Media Perception Index Survey Report
Thimphu, August 14 — In a milestone moment for Bhutan’s media landscape, the Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce…
Read MoreLyonchhen urges values of integrity and wisdom
THIMPHU, August 11, 2025 – A historic milestone was marked yesterday as 182 graduates of the Royal Institute of Management…
Read MoreBhutan’s media landscape faces challenges but shows resilience, says new survey
THIMPHU – Bhutan’s media sector stands at a crossroads, balancing constitutional guarantees of press freedom with mounting practical challenges, according…
Read MoreMedia Landscape in Bhutan: Findings of Rapid Assessment Survey, 2025
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Read MoreFreedom in Chains: Why Bhutan’s media laws are holding back journalism in the digital era
Abstract Bhutan Press Mirror – This paper analyses Bhutan’s media regulatory framework, highlighting the challenges faced by traditional media in…
Read MoreRed Dot Patron calls for sanitary pad disposal bins in all public toilets
Gelephu, May 28 — Her Royal Highness Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck, Royal Patron of Red Dot Bhutan, has called on…
Read MoreLocal news in the digital age: Can community journalism survive?
Tshering Dorji, Freelance journalist and co-founder of OxMedia Bhutan Press Mirror – Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Alex Jones, in his book…
Read MoreBhutan’s print media: Dying or Adapting?
Sangay Rabten, Business Bhutan Bhutan Press Mirror – In the digitally dominated and fast-paced world we inhabit, the fate of…
Read MoreDigital Dawn: How traditional media navigates a transforming landscape
In an age dominated by digital platforms, traditional media—newspapers, radio, television—faces a pivotal moment of adaptation Kinzang Lhaden, Reporter, BBS…
Read MoreTraditional vs. Social Media: Trust under scrutiny
A comparative study of credibility, misinformation, and audience trust Yangyel Lhaden, Reporter, Kuensel I was once traveling to Paro in…
Read MoreLet’s hope for a peaceful and collaborative future
April 12, 2025 Dear Media Colleagues, In these challenging times, we find ourselves amid a global trade war that has…
Read MoreMeet the Editors: A Productive Conversation
THIMPHU, 11 April 2025: Access to public information is improving, but it’s still challenging for journalists to obtain the information…
Read MoreMeet the Editors: A Productive Conversation
THIMPHU, 11 April 2025: Access to public information is improving, but it’s still challenging for journalists to obtain the information…
Read MoreRapid assessment for media landscape in Bhutan begins
THIMPHU, Bhutan – The Journalists’ Association of Bhutan (JAB) and Center for Local Governance and Research (CLGR) signed a Memorandum…
Read MoreJAB to Conduct Rapid Assessment of Media Landscape in Bhutan
The next plan is to assess Bhutan’s media and information literacy rate THIMPHU, Bhutan – In response to a significant…
Read MoreJAB Successfully Completes COMDEKS Strategy for Highland Communities
Thimphu, Bhutan – The Journalists’ Association of Bhutan (JAB), with technical support from Green Bhutan Corporation Limited (GBCL), has successfully…
Read MoreAnnual Journalism Conference in Paro focuses on unity, ethical challenges, and national language
THIMPHU, BHUTAN – The Journalists’ Association of Bhutan (JAB) hosted its Annual Journalism Conference from November 26 to 27, 2024,…
Read MoreEmpowerHer: Amplifying the Voice of Women Journalists
July 20, 2024, THIMPHU: Around 25 women journalists from various media outlets and freelancers have registered with the Journalists’ Association…
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Journalists’ Association of Bhutan warmly welcomes Mr. Rinzin Wangchuk as its Executive Director
It was a joyous moment for the JAB family to welcome Mr. Rinzin Wangchuk as the Executive Director. We are…
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Vacancy Announcement
Post Title: Executive Director Journalists’ Association of Bhutan is pleased to announce the above vacancy. Qualification/Experience: Bhutanese nationals with a…
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Familiarization Visit to India
Journalists from various media outlets including Bhutan Times, Business Bhutan, The Journalists, Kuensel, Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS), The Bhutanese, Bhutan…
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Sangay Rabten
Board Director Business Bhutan
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Jigme Wangchuk
Board Director Kuensel Corporation Limited
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Needrup Zangpo
Board Director Bhutan Media Foundation
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Tshering Yangzom
Finance & Administrative Officer
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Yeshi Pelmo
Programme & Communication Officer
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JAB appoints its new Executive Director
It gives us great pleasure to extend our warmest and sincere congratulations to Mr. Passang Norbu on his appointment as…
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Announcement of Rural Reporting Grant 2020
The Journalists’ Association of Bhutan (JAB) is pleased to invite proposals for the Rural Reporting Grant from print, television and…
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Long-form Narrative and Story Writing
JAB’s five-day training on Long-form Narrative and Story Writing took place in the last week of October. The training was…
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Updates from the Executive Director on World Press Freedom Day
Dear colleagues and members, It is World Press Freedom day today and also the day when we have our Annual…
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A message from the President on World Press Freedom Day 2020
Dear media friends, As you all are aware that we, Bhutanese media fraternity, come together on May 3 every year…
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