Elephant intrusions continue to devastate farmlands and rural livelihoods in Samtse, despite ongoing efforts by the Gewog Administration and local residents to safeguard their homes and crops. The situation has reportedly escalated into a matter of grave concern, prompting calls for urgent national attention and coordinated intervention. According to a …

With Reliance (Anil Ambani) increasingly looking unlikely to take part in the 770 MW Chamkharchhu I Hydropower Project the government has to have a plan ‘B.’ That Plan ‘B’ is the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) taking over the project in 2026 and then looking for other partners to replace …

The investment scale of the four approved FDI projects ranges from small-scale to large-scale, two between Nu 1–10 million, one between Nu 10–100 million, and one exceeding Nu 100 million. The projects, backed by investors from Finland, the USA and India, are expected to create about 261 jobs as outlined …

During the sectoral consultation on tax differentials and impact on pre-GST stock at the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI), several sectors, including automobile, ICT, and hardware businesses, have raised concerns over the government’s decision to implement the 5 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) beginning January 2026. According …

The National Council’s Business Plus Committee presented a review report of key economic sectors identified as having high potential to drive growth and employment in Bhutan. Upholding the GMC vision and considering the prevailing economic situation, the committee said the National Council had established a Special Committee for Business Plus …

The Member of Parliament (MP) of Gangzur–Menji constituency, Loday Tsheten, has raised concerns in Parliament over a significant loss of purchasing power for senior diplomats posted in Geneva and Brussels, following the depreciation of the US dollar (USD) against the Swiss Franc (CHF) and Euro. He referred to the July …

Of the total ESP fund of Nu 15 billion (bn), the Government of India (GoI) had released Nu 10 bn to date. Nu 14,960.987 million (mn) of the total fund had already been fully allocated to agencies and financial institutions. As of 31st October 2025, overall expenditure stood at Nu. …

The Member of Parliament (MP) of Gelephu constituency, Harka Singh Tamang, has questioned the government on what he described as growing constraints on Local Government (LG) flexibility and autonomy, despite constitutional and legislative provisions that empower LGs to determine their priorities and utilize annual grants accordingly. He stated that while …

The Member of Parliament (MP) of Bongo–Chapcha, Pempa, raised concerns over the urgent need to restore four bridges that were severely damaged or washed away during the October 2025 floods. He said the Lubichu, Bjimichu, and Togtokha bailey bridges, along with the Bayulkuenzang suspension bridge, were the only lifelines for …

Member of Parliament (MP) Dorji Wangmo of Kengkhar Weringla raised concerns over the delay in the implementation of the government’s pledge to reduce mobile data charges by 50 percent. She questioned the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) on the status of the pledge after the …