TB: With the current Gypsum mines winding down, what is the capacity left in the current mines and what are the expansion plans? DGM: Khothakpa Gypsum Mine (KGM) is located under Shumar Gewog, Pemagatshel Dzongkhag in the eastern part of Bhutan. The gypsum deposit was first discovered by GSI with …
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The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has named Ms Lizam Dorji, chief executive of MICE Bhutan, the country’s business-events specialist, Grand Winner of its Face of the Future 2026 Award. The recognition arrives in PATA’s 75th anniversary year, lending extra weight to an award that spotlights emerging Asia-Pacific tourism leaders …
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TB: What is your reaction to and assessment of the Speaker election result? Was it a failure of communication and coordination? PM: The result is a triumph of democracy. The Members exercised their right to vote freely, and I fully respect the outcome. I congratulate the newly elected Speaker and …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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