Kuensel

Basic Details

Queensell is the national magazine of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It was the only local newspaper in Bhutan until 2006 when two more newspapers were launched. The Bhutanese government owns 51% of Queensland and 49% to the public


Kuonsel is published in two language versions: Jangkha (national language) and English, more than 15 copies per day except Sundays and an average weekly readership of 130,000.


The paper is distributed across the country through a string of string agents employed in all Zanzibar, Dangkhag and cities, while overseas customers are fed via mail service / e-mail. Customers also get a PDF version of the paper.

Brand Details
Brand Name Kuensel
Founded 1967
Founders Kuensel Corporation
Type National newspaper
Editor-in-chief Sonam Pelden
Language Dzongkha and English
Headquarters Thimphu
Circulation