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 …

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has acknowledged public concerns that the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) may lead to higher service costs and place small businesses just above the Nu 5 million turnover threshold at a competitive disadvantage. Addressing these concerns, the Finance Minister, Lekey Dorji, said …

The Financial Services Amendment Act of Bhutan 2025 was introduced as an urgent bill in the National Assembly on Friday. Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, the Finance Minister, said that the rationale for the amendment is grounded in regulatory alignment, fair competition, private sector development, alignment with international practice, and the introduction …

Following the torrential rains and flooding on 5th October 2025, assessment and restoration works are ongoing at the Dagachu Hydropower Project, while operations have resumed at the Suchhu Hydropower Project after successful repairs. According to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), the current assessment is complete in itself …

Since the launch of the revised FDI Rules & Regulations in August 2025, the Ministry Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has approved a total of four Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects, according to MoICE. In addition, 15 FDI projects have been approved in principle and issued FDI Registration Certificates since …

There is a strange phenomenon going on these days with the prices of alcohol and tobacco going up as the Excise Tax for both products are set to push up prices in 2026. It is suspected that hoarding of the two products are going on as the profit margins will …

Registration for the third cohort of the Pelsung/Innovate for GMC program was announced earlier this week. So far, more than 600 people have joined the Pelsung program. During the registration for the first cohort, more than 1,700 people initially registered, out of which over 300 were selected and began their …

He arrived at the Nyagoe competition as the outsider, the American who had trained alone, watched clips online, and wondered how he would be received. But as soon as he stepped onto the grounds, any worry about belonging faded. Strangers walked up to offer rope, water, and help. By the …

Camp Rural Urban Friendship (RUF), in collaboration with BCMD is organising a camp to empower children to interpret, imagine, and articulate their vision of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) through participatory community mapping, reflection, and foster a sense of civic ownership in the nation-building process. A team from GMC will …