His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, along with Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, and Gyalsem Sonam Yangden Wangchuck, graced the opening of the second edition of the Rhododendron Festival at Sheytemi, Merak, on 3 April 2026. His Royal Highness Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji …
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In what will come as a relief to the medical community and the public alike, neuro-spine surgeon Dr Sonam Jamtsho has withdrawn his resignation, which he had submitted to the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) on 20th March 2026 More details have since emerged about the series of …
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A quiet tug of war has been unfolding between the government and Bhutan Telecom (BT) over the mobile data price reduction since 27th February 2025, when the Cabinet approved the internet cost reduction strategy. The directive called for a 50 percent reduction in mobile data prices for packages ranging from …
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His Majesty The King on 24 March 2026 visited Gelephu Mindfulness City to inspect the site identified for the construction of 108 Jangchub Chorten, a landmark project announced last month at the launch of the 5th Zhabtog voluntary programme. His Majesty was accompanied by His Royal Highness The Gyalsey and …
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His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the participants of the 18th Golden Youth Award (GYA), an annual flagship programme of the Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF), in Thimphu on 17 March 2026. The programme, being held from 12 to 20 March at the Nazhoen Pelri Youth Development Centre, …
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The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan (RMA) in close collaboration with the National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS) officially launched the Integrated Collateral Management System (iCoMS), a national platform designed to improve collateral verification, strengthen financial integrity, and enhance public service delivery through a unified digital architecture on 17th March. The …
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Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the Salhang Tendrel of the Kurukulee Centre in Gelephu Mindfulness City. Her Royal Highness Princess Deki Yangzom Wangchuck, Her Royal Highness Princess Dechan Wangmo Wangchuck, and Ashi Yeatso Lhamo accompanied Her Majesty for the Salhang Tendrel on 13 March 2026. The Kurukulle Centre, presided over …
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Yangsel Wangyel from the Royal Academy in Pangbisa, Paro has won the 18th Golden Youth Award. He received a fully funded scholarship from Bhutan Youth Development Fund (BYDF) in United World College in Thailand to pursue higher education. The first runner up is Ugyen Rigsel from Lamgong Higher Secondary School, …
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The Prime Minister met with Takaichi Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, during his official working visit to Japan from 13–17 March 2026, where the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Bhutan and Japan. The meeting holds special significance as 2026 marks the 40th …
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Though the GST is an important tax there has been a largely negative reaction to the GST in the backdrop of land tax in the past, the economy still recovering, especially for the private sector, rising cost of living, and lack of customers for businesses as many Bhutanese head abroad. …
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