The National Medical Services, in collaboration with the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital has launched Bhutan’s first Peritoneal Dialysis Service at JDWNRH, marking a major milestone in the country’s renal care programme and expanding treatment options for people living with kidney failure. Peritoneal dialysis allows eligible patients, following appropriate …
Read More »JSW and DGPC sign agreement for Nu 78 bn P-III project
The Prime Minister this week graced the signing ceremony of the Shareholders’ Agreement between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) and JSW Neo Energy Limited for the joint development of the 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III Hydroelectric Project, marking another important milestone in Bhutan’s growing energy partnership with the Indian private sector. …
Read More »Her Majesty and Her Imperial Highness at sweet-making workshop
Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa graced a traditional Japanese sweet-making workshop on 11 August 2026. Two chefs from Kyoto Wakuden, a renown culinary establishment in Japan, showed Her Majesty, Her Imperial Highness, and participants from SELWA, the art of making wagashi, traditional Japanese …
Read More »Her Imperial Highness receives audience from Their Majesties
Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa received an Audience with His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen at Tashichhodzong on 11 August 2026. Her Imperial Highness was escorted to the dzong in traditional Chhipdrel procession, and received Audience with Their Majesties in the Golden Throne Room. Their …
Read More »Department of Culture says preserving Changyuel Galem’s House is a priority
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 …
Read More »BICMA submits mobile costing mobile data to Ministry
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 …
Read More »Third child program to apply to Bhutanese overseas
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 …
Read More »PM attends BRCS appreciation program
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 …
Read More »3iQ and Gelephu Mindfulness City’s Bitcoin Reserves in New Strategic Partnership
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 …
Read More »His Majesty grants Dhar to new NLC Secretary and Thimphu and Phuentsholing Thrompons
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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