His Majesty The King conferred National Day Awards on distinguished Bhutanese and international friends in recognition of their exceptional service, sacrifice, and longstanding support to the nation during the 118th National Day celebrations. Karma Kelvin Dorji Among the recipients, Karma Kelvin Dorji was awarded the National Order of Merit (Bronze) …

Jimba Tshewang, 27, from Tangsibji, Trongsa said winning the Drukgi Nyagoe Drendhur (Bhutan’s Strongman Competition) Seaon 6 has filled him with happiness and gratitude beyond words. This was his second time competing in the Nyagoe competition and his first win. In the 2024 Nyagoe competition Season 5, he placed fourth. …

The hotel industry has put up a letter to the Ministry of Information, Commerce and Economics (MoICE) following the discussion on the review report on tourism policy by the Economic and Finance Committee. The letter states the need for a clarification and update on the 4 percent subsidy, and if …

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. …