The 1020 MW Tala project which had seen overtopping has no major damage on the dam as it is intact with its integrity not impacted. There is also no scouring of the dam in the visible areas and so it is likely that there will not be scouring in areas …

 The tourism sector in the country is dealing with an imbalance between tourist arrivals and accommodation capacity, a situation that industry representatives say has left hotels overcrowded and struggling for survival. The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB) has said that unless the country meets the government’s annual target …

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 …