After the recent flooding on the Amochu river there are concerns being expressed on the safety and viability of the the Phuentsholing Township Development Project (PTDP) with climate change expected to make floods worse and more unpredictable. There were some online even asking for the project to be abandoned. However, …

Suchhu Hydropower Project (18MW) in Haa and Dagachhu Hydropower Project (125MW) in Dagana has sustained damage due to the torrential rains. At the Suchhu Hydropower Project, a section of the head race pipe and access roads has been affected, with erosion of backfill materials exposing sections of the penstock pipe. …

One unit of the Punatsangchu-II Hydropower Project has suffered a breakdown, and restoration works are underway, according to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR). The project is currently generating 934 MW, with attempts being made to maximize power generation depending on water availability. However, with the onset of …

Phuentsholing Township Development Project (PTDP), one of the country’s largest urban initiatives, is set to reshape the country’s commercial hub with a modern township designed to ease housing shortages, reduce congestion, and protect the town from flooding risks. Spread over 160 acres of reclaimed riparian land, the project is introducing …

The Ambassador of India to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, handed over a cheque of Nu 2.5 billion (bn) as the fourth tranche of the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) fund to the Minister of Finance, Lekey Dorji, on 1st October. On behalf of the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB), Lyonpo Lekey Dorji …

With the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) scheduled for January 2026, concerns have been raised by hardware association, automobile dealers, and other businesses with large inventories over potential financial disruptions. Finance Minister, Lekey Dorji, has stated the government’s position and measures to address these issues. On the …

According to the Minister of the Ministry Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE), Namgyal Dorji, plans are underway to develop activities such as river rafting, jet ski services, and bungee jumping, as well as community-based initiatives like tourism development in the Pachu area. The MoICE Minister said these initiatives aim to …

Business owners in the private sector have raised concerns over a new tax measure introduced under the Income Tax Bill of Bhutan 2025, warning that it could affect businesses of all sizes that rely on loans to survive or expand. The provision, known as the “Earnings Stripping Rules”, that limits …

The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) will offer a range of new tourism experiences and infrastructure that are being developed as part of its vision to create a unique destination in Bhutan. Tourism experiences will be based on five pillars which are nature, adventure, wellness, spirituality, and culture. According to GMC, …

Tatjana Krizmanic who got her Buddhist name – Jangchub Dechen from Thrangu Rimpoche, will be the first western artist to hold a solo contemporary art exhibition in Bhutan’s history. Her paintings will be on display at Wangduechhoeling Palace in Bumthang from September to December, and she will donate the entire …