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 …
Read More »DHI posts record profit and highest-ever contribution to Govt
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, …
Read More »Former Nepal Deputy PM, Home Minister, Home Secretary and others convicted in fake ‘Bhutanese Refugee’ scam
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 …
Read More »RMA says don’t fall for Telegram group impersonating it
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 …
Read More »How climate hazards affect Bhutanese children
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 …
Read More »ICCR Scholarship 2026 awarded to Bhutanese Students
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 …
Read More »GMCA and SATO sign LoI for renewable energy-powered AI data center campus
The Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority (GMCA) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with SATO Technologies Corp (“SATO”) on July 6, 2026 to explore the phased development of a renewable energy-powered AI data center campus within Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). GMCA said the proposed collaboration reflects GMC’s broader aspiration to tap …
Read More »De-suups contribute 22 mn to 108 Jangchub Chortens
The word De-suung means Guardian of Peace. It is more than a title. It is a commitment to serve with courage, compassion and selflessness whenever the nation calls. So when His Majesty The King envisioned the construction of 108 Jangchub Chortens as a sacred offering for world peace and the …
Read More »National High Level Committee on Super El Niño Preparedness meets second time
The National High Level Committee on Super El Niño Preparedness convened its second meeting on Friday to review Bhutan’s preparedness for the potential impacts of a projected Super El Niño event. The Committee reviewed national preparedness measures covering agriculture and water resources, essential commodity stockpiles, household water security, forest fire …
Read More »Road closures and blockages going up over time due to climate change as snow blockages come down
The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Chandra Bahadur Gurung gave a comprehensive analysis of road closures in Bhutan and what is being done about it. Five-year road closure duration analysis Comprehensive analysis of road closure data across five fiscal years reveals a deeply concerning trajectory of increasing closure durations. This …
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