On 13th June 2025 during the Question-Hour session of the National Assembly, Member of Parliament (MP), Tashi Tenzin, from Radhi-Sagteng constituency raised concerns over the ongoing toll fee challenges faced by Bhutanese vehicles traveling along Indian highways, particularly in Assam and West Bengal, India. MP Tashi Tenzin questioned the Minister …
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Thimphu records 22 cases Burglary cases have dropped sharply to just 58 incidents reported as of 9th June 2025. However, Thimphu continues to register the highest number of burglaries. According to Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) statistics, the Thimphu recorded 22 burglary cases so far in 2025 which is still the …
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In response to growing concerns over housing affordability and emigration, the government has announced a major push toward housing reform through a Nu 1.5 billion (bn) strategy aimed at promoting homeownership and improving the national housing situation. During the 16th Meet-the-Press session, the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), …
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In response to rising public concern over alcohol abuse and the spread of bars across Bhutan, the National Assembly (NA) has directed the Women, Children and Youth Committee to conduct a thorough review of the existing bar licensing system for the Winter Session. This move follows a petition submitted by …
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The final Supreme Court civil verdict in January 2025 meant that Phajo owes the banks and private individuals around Nu 1 billion (bn) to be paid back by auctioning his properties. Phajo is liable to pay the principal and interest payment of Nu. 657.759 million (mn) to various banks. The …
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Following the High Court’s (HC) judgement on 2nd June 2025 sentencing Member of Parliament (MP) Tashi Dorji from Nubi-Tangsibji Constituency (Trongsa), for child molestation, the MP has been arrested and detained until the Supreme Court (SC) hearing. 43-year-old MP Tashi Dorji appealed to the SC on 4th June 2025 on …
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714 EVs registered with only 75 charging stations in the country During the National Assembly’s question-hour session, the Minister for Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), Gem Tshering, revealed that Bhutan currently has 714 registered electric vehicles (EVs) but only 75 charging stations across the country. Of these, four are non-operational, …
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During the question-hour session, on 27th May Khamdang Ramjar Constituency’s MP Namgay Dorji highlighted that eastern Bhutan has enormous potential for the promotion of tourism due to its rich cultural heritage, diversity, unspoiled natural beauty and unique experiences. However, the lack of reliable airstrip and the region’s remote location discourages …
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Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed serious concern over the backlog of corruption cases, with 32 cases still pending in court some dating as far back as 2007. The issue was highlighted during the presentation of the action taken report (ATR) on the resolutions related to the Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) Annual …
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Construction Association of Bhutan (CAB) said that the revised procurement reforms will address the lopsidedness in the contract documents particularly favoring the procuring agency, in terms of transparency, accountability and legal obligations. The Executive Director of CAB, Sonam Wangchuk, shared that it is expected that this revision will bring about …
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