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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Kaja Throm is the largest fresh food market in Thimphu, comprising vendors dealing in fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Given its scale and importance to consumers, an ad hoc inspection was conducted on 8th July 2026 by the Consumer and Competition Affairs Authority (CCAA) to verify vendor compliance with …
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The month-long Khathrid Empowerment at Kuenselphodrang concluded with thousands of devotees attending the sacred event, supported by an extensive network of monks, government agencies, armed forces, volunteers, and benefactors working largely behind the scenes. According to the Khathrid Committee, the empowerment was held under the blessings of His Holiness the …
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Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) reported record financial results for the financial year 2025, contributing Nu 24.83 billion to the Royal Government through dividends, taxes and royalties, the highest annual contribution since its establishment. According to DHI’s FY2025 performance report, Group income increased by 23.38 percent to Nu 91.81 billion, …
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According to reports by l The Kathmandu Post, Nepal News and NEPSEtrading the Kathmandu District Court on 14 July convicted former deputy prime minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, former home minister Bal Krishna Khand and 14 others in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam, finding them guilty of conspiring to send Nepali …
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The RMA alerted the general public to a fraudulent Telegram group falsely representing itself as an official RMA channel, offering investment schemes with guaranteed returns within 2-3 days. This fraudulent communication unlawfully invokes the name of the RMA and the Governor to deceive the public and solicit investments under false …
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In Bhutan, about 85.7 per cent of children are exposed to drought, largely linked to changing rainfall patterns. Overall, 89.6 per cent of children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, while 19.6 per cent are exposed to two hazards, according to the Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026 released …
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The Embassy of India announced award of the prestigious Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarships 2026 to 57 meritorious and deserving students from Bhutan. These students are scheduled to join Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate programmes in India across a wide range of disciplines including management, science, engineering, economics, environmental …
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