A 38-year-old Bhutanese man has been extradited from Perth, Western Australia after failing to appear in court on assault and property damage charges. The case dates back to April 2025, when police were called to a disturbance at a home in Scullin in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Following initial …
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The Prime Minister’s Office announced that His Holiness the Je Khenpo has consented to administer the sacred Kathrid Empowerment and the Kyilchog Dorji Threngwa. This follows the earlier announcement made during the Kyilchog Dorji Threngwa Empowerment at Autshog Genzin Dratshang, that a similar empowerment would also be conducted in the …
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The Member from Drametse–Ngatshang Constituency sought clarification on actions taken following the Anti-Corruption Commission’s investigation into the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), including measures to address the misuse of funds and strengthen accountability. The Finance Minister informed the House that the funds associated with all three projects found by ACC had …
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The National Assembly held the re-deliberation on the Livestock Bill of Bhutan 2025 on 11th June. The Member-in-Charge of the Bill, the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, moved the motion for re-deliberation. The Bill was adopted by the National Assembly on 3 December 2025 and transmitted to the National Council. …
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It all started with a Rimdro conducted in a home at Chubar Chiwog under Doteng Gewog a few days before the fateful night of 31st March 2026. The suspect, a college student of Norbuling Rigter College (NRC), who was staying in the building of the complainant’s uncle, misunderstood the Rimdro …
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Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the inauguration of Her Expression Festival and Her Expression Vol. IX, an annual exhibition featuring artworks by women, at VAST Bhutan Gallery on 4 June 2026. Her Majesty officially opened the festival and viewed the artworks contributed by 73 women for this year’s edition of …
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His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck graced the consecration of a newly commissioned Guru Tshengye Thongdrol and the opening of a special exhibition at the Royal Textile Academy (RTA) on 2 June 2026, as part of the nationwide celebrations marking the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth …
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His Majesty The King recognised a team of 21 traditional Tit Tar practitioners from Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Singapore, led by Master Chris Leong and Master Erik Leong, for their compassionate and selfless service to the people of Bhutan on 4 June 2026. The medals were awarded during a …
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His Majesty The King graced the Passing Out Parade ceremony of the Gyalsung Training 2026 Batch – Cohort 1 at Gyalsung Academy, Gyalpozhing, Mongar on 27 May 2026. From Gyalpozhing, His Majesty addressed Gyalsups across all four Academies: Pemathang, Khotokha, and Jamtsholing. With the passing out of this cohort, which …
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Bhutan is charging toward its ambitious 25,000 MW target by 2040. The FY 2026-27 budget allocates Nu 1.58 billion (bn) to the energy sector, aiming to nearly double its GDP contribution. Key investments include the Nu 25.0 million (mn) for a 1 MW turbulent micro hydropower pilot, Nu 568.2 mn …
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