The Amochhu Temporary Shelter (ATS) in Phuentsholing continues to face significant risks from flooding and fire, with the government stating that there are no plans to renovate, rebuild or replace the existing structures. Responding to a question during the 29th Meet-the-Press session held on 3 July 2026, the Minister of …
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Recurring flooding in Phuentsholing is being driven by a combination of climate-induced changes and large-scale landslides, according to the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport. Responding to a question during the 29th Meet-the-Press session held on 3rd July 2026, Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung said that increased rainfall intensity and frequency linked …
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Following the recent seizure of counterfeit United States Dollar (USD) 100 notes in Bhutan, The Bhutanese sought guidance from the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) on how members of the public can distinguish genuine USD 100 currency from counterfeit notes, particularly as more Bhutanese use USD for overseas education, travel, medical …
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A 17-year-old student of class 10 from Dechencholing Higher Secondary School was found dead at her residence in Thimphu on 12th June 2026. According to sources, the student had been absent from her midterm examination on the same day, prompting an internal check by the school. During this process, it …
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The Detailed Project Report (DPR), including full engineering designs for the Gelephu–Tareythang Road and Bridges Project, is expected to be completed by late 2026, with construction tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-2027 according to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT). Responding to a question during the 29th Meet-the-Press session …
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Following The Bhutanese’s recent coverage on the Royal Bhutan Police seizure of counterfeit Indian currency worth INR 1.77 million, this reporter examined a confirmed counterfeit ₹500 note alongside a genuine note to highlight the key security features that help distinguish real currency from fake notes. The case, involving two Bhutanese …
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The mother of a deceased 16-year-old monk appealed the case to the High Court on 16 June 2026. In her appeal, the mother stated that her son was brutally beaten by the Kudrung while four monks restrained him. She alleged that he was later confined in a closed room and …
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The government has announced a wide-ranging set of initiatives aimed at strengthening socio-cultural resilience and community vitality through enhanced digital governance, decentralized development, cultural preservation, and disaster preparedness measures. The initiatives were outlined in the Third Annual Report on the State of the Nation (SOTN) presented to the Joint Sitting …
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More than 700 civil servants have undergone specialized training under the Enlightened Entrepreneurial Bureaucracy Program The government and the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) are jointly developing and implementing the national Diamond Strategy to transform Bhutan’s civil service, with over 700 officials already trained under the Enlightened Entrepreneurial Bureaucracy (EEB) …
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Several other school violence videos have surfaced online, raising concerns over student welfare, social media use, and child protection On 15th June 2026, videos showing an incident of violence involving students from Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School (MSS) in Thimphu began circulating on social media platforms, including Facebook. The video allegedly …
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