Bhutan has successfully integrated the National Digital Identity (NDI) platform with the blockchain. His Royal Highness The Gyalsey graced the announcement event held on 13 October 2025 . The integration marks a historic milestone in Bhutan’s progress toward digital sovereignty. Bhutan NDI was launched in October 2023 by His Royal …
Read More »Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen calls for collective responsibility to nurture and protect young minds as Bhutan unveils its first National Mental Health Strategy
Third PEMA symposium champions children and adolescents’ mental health and well-being The Third PEMA symposium on “Empowering Young Minds, Building Futures: Investing in Children and Adolescents’ Mental Health and Well-being” commenced in Thimphu from 6th to 8th October 2025 bringing together national and international experts, policymakers, and development partners to …
Read More »Haa District Court sentences Chablop Passu to two months for sexual harassment
The Haa District Court has sentenced 42-year-old Chablop Passu to two months in prison after finding him guilty of sexual harassment on 6th October 2025. However, the Court has allowed him to pay a monetary fine of Nu 7,500 in lieu of serving the prison term. The Court established that …
Read More »His Majesty announces the launch of Pelsung
As the third group of volunteers begin their work in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) His Majesty The King announced the launch of Pelsung on 7th October 2025. Pelsung, meaning Guardians of Prosperity, is a new national initiative to engage Bhutanese youth in developing creative and practical solutions for the GMC. …
Read More »South and West hardest hit due to flooding
By 10th October evening a more complete picture of the extensive damage caused by the 5th October floods across the country has emerged. These floods caused extensive damage to bridges, roads, farm infrastructure, and residential structures. 3 people are likely dead as two persons are reported missing in Haa Dzongkhag …
Read More »BICMA says BT review still on
The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has said that its review of the Bhutan Telecom (BT) data price cut proposal is still ongoing, and they had asked BT for some more information. The latest update is that BICMA has carried out the technical study on the possible network congestion due …
Read More »Their Majesties blessed the Royal Dassai tika
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen blessed the Royal Dassai tika, which will be sent to dzongkhags across Bhutan for families celebrating the festival on 29 September 2025. Dassai is the most significant festival for the Hindu community in Bhutan. It is celebrated over 10 days with …
Read More »Nazhoen Pelri School brings the epic of Ling Gesar alive to commemorate 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth King
Thimphu’s Nazhoen Pelri School (ECCD to class 6) turned the YDF Hall into a stage for a legend on 20 September, presenting a musical adaptation of the Himalayan epic Ling Gesar. From the tiniest toddlers in the Early Learning Center to the confident performers from PP to Class 6, every student …
Read More »New Indian Ambassador to Bhutan presents credentials
His Excellency Sandeep Arya, the new Ambassador of India to Bhutan, presented his credentials to His Majesty The King on 24 September 2025. His Excellency Sandeep Arya, who served as India’s Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam prior to his appointment as the new Ambassador of India to …
Read More »RMA may introduce surcharge on cash deposit and withdrawal from banks
The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) issued a public notification on 1st September 2025 where it said to reduce the risk of counterfeit banknotes, protect currency from fuel-related damage, and support Bhutan’s transition toward a cash-lite digital economy, the RMA , in close collaboration with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), urged …
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