Editor’s Note: The article was published on Friday evening and a major section of the house collapsed on Saturday. The Department of Culture (DOC) under the Home Ministry, responded below to some questions by The Bhutanese (TB) on the status of the Changyul Galem house in Punakha which is Bhutan’s …
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In order to take an informed decision on the 50% data cut, BICMA was tasked to carry out the mobile costing model exercise by the government. The main of the study is to study the real cost and economics of mobile data charges in Bhutan and see if the claims …
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The Third Child Plus Programme (TCPP) applies to eligible Bhutanese families, whether they reside in Bhutan or overseas. Bhutan is experiencing a declining fertility rate, and the TCPP is part of the Government’s broader effort to support families and promote sustainable population growth. The programme reflects the Government’s commitment to …
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The Prime Minister graced the Bhutan Red Cross Society (BRCS) Thimphu Branch Volunteer Appreciation Programme, organized to honor the dedication, compassion, and selfless service of BRCS volunteers. In his address, the Prime Minister expressed deep gratitude to Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen for Her visionary leadership in establishing and nurturing the …
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3iQ Corp. (3iQ), a global pioneer in digital asset investment solutions, and Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a Special Administrative Region in southern Bhutan, announced a strategic partnership to advance GMC’s building of a leading digital asset fund ecosystem. As part of the partnership, 3iQ will manage a dedicated mandate backed …
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His Majesty The King granted Dhar to appoint the new secretary of the National Land Commission, as well as to formally appoint the newly elected Thimphu Thrompon and Phuentsholing Thrompon on 31 July 2026. The new secretary of the National Land Commission Secretariat is Geley Norbu, who was formerly serving …
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His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck and Gyalsem Sonam Yangden Wangchuck were on a Royal visit to Gelephu. On 25 July 2026, Their Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses visited Sarpang Dzong, and offered prayers. Laytshog Lopen, who …
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His Majesty The King granted Dhar to promote 16 officers from the Royal Bhutan Army, Royal Bodyguards, and Royal Bhutan Police from the rank of Lt. Colonel to the rank of Colonel, in a ceremony held at the Tashichhodzong on 22 July 2026. The officers are: Front Row (L-R): Colonel …
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Recent data from the PEMA Secretariat and Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) show increasing demand for support. The PEMA Helpline received more than 2,065 calls, while 869 people accessed counselling services, with mental health challenges, marital issues and gender-based violence being among the most common concerns. The Ministry …
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If you were to walk into Sarpang Dzong today, you would be greeted by a subtle fragrance of saffron and camphor, and the devoted focus of revered hands at work. 20 Zung Lopens and 60 supporting monks are gathered at Sarpang Dzong. Day in and day out, they are crafting …
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