The Bhutanese (TB): It has been nearly two years since the Thimphu Design Code came into effect in late 2024. How far along is the implementation roadmap, and what major milestones have been achieved across the core, urban, and suburban zones thus far? Department of Human Settlement (DHS): The Design …
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Bhutan has successfully completed the WHO Independent Mission for Malaria Elimination Certification, conducted from 24–31 August 2026. The independent mission brought together experts from TAG-MEC, Pre-certification and Certification of Elimination, WHO Headquarters and the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO). The mission assessed Bhutan’s progress in sustaining zero indigenous malaria …
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His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at Tashichhodzong on 2 September 2026. Dr. Amarasuriya is in Bhutan on the invitation of the Royal Government, to attend the first Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, held in Paro from …
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A 3-year-old child succumbed to injuries following a car accident on 4th September 2026. The accident occurred at Changangkha Lhakhang parking area in the afternoon. The accident happened while a taxi was coming out from the parking after dropping off the passengers at the Changangkha parking. The taxi was moving …
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The Bhutanese: What were your feelings after being elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly? Speaker Tempa Dorji: The moment the election results were announced, and I was elected Speaker with the support of 24 Members of Parliament (MPs), I was both shocked and overwhelmed by the immense responsibility …
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The Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority (GMCA) has signed its first hospitality development agreement with BTCL Pte Ltd for the development and operation of ChoeGo Boutique. Expected to begin operations in November 2026, ChoeGo Boutique will offer 27 premium rooms, helping establish the standard of hospitality and guest experience envisioned for …
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The Prime Minister expressed his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Nepal following the recent floods, extending his thoughts and prayers to those who have lost their lives and loved ones in the tragic crisis. Addressing the 2nd Hindu Kush Himalaya Parliamentarians’ Meet, the Prime Minister said that …
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The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan (RMA) has commenced implementation of the Financial Sector Cybersecurity Strategy 2026 – 2028, establishing a coordinated, risk-based framework for managing cyber risks across the financial sector from August 27. In collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the RMA conducted capacity building, sector-wide preparedness, and …
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His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Her Majesty The Queen, Their Majesties the Queen Mothers, and Members of the Royal Family lit a thousand butter lamps at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong for the victims of the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and China on 28 …
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A study was done on 31 small-scale craft retailers located in Thimphu and Paro, two of Bhutan’s most popular tourist destinations and the primary hubs of craft retail activity in the country, by the Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (CCAA). These two locations were selected given their high concentration of …
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