Member of Parliament (MP) Kinzang Wangchuk from Drametse-Ngatshang constituency in Mongar has questioned the recurring pavement failures on Bhutan’s Primary National Highways (PNH) at high-altitude passes, despite repeated expenditure on repairs and resurfacing works. During the ongoing National Assembly’s session on 9th June 2026, the MP sought written clarification from …

Mother says she will take her fight for justice to higher courts A grieving mother who lost her 16-year-old son, a monk from a monastic institution in Sarpang Dzongkhag, says she will continue her pursuit of justice in higher courts after the Sarpang Dzongkhag Court upheld the earlier ruling in …

Member of Parliament (MP) from Thrimshing constituency, Trashigang, Damchoe Tenzin, raised concerns in the National Assembly on 5th June 2026 over vacant Drungpa positions in some drungkhags, questioning the impact on local administration and service delivery. The MP noted that while Bhutan currently has 14 drungkhags following the upgrading of …

The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is preparing for one of the most ambitious spiritual and community initiatives in Bhutan’s recent history, with plans to construct 108 Jangchub Chortens simultaneously along the banks of the Mau Chhu on 1st November 2026 under what is known as Project 108. The initiative, inspired …

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has announced that a comprehensive study on taxi supply and demand, which will guide future decisions on the issuance of taxi licenses, is expected to begin in the next fiscal year under a World Bank-supported project. The update was provided during the 28th …

Concerns over the safety and welfare of Bhutanese living and working in the Gulf region were raised both in the National Assembly and during the 28th Meet-the-Press session on 5th June 2026, as the government detailed measures being taken to monitor the situation and prepare for any potential deterioration in …

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has defended the ongoing stormwater and roadside drainage improvement works in Thimphu Thromde, stating that the interventions are based on detailed master planning and climate-resilient design considerations intended to address both current flooding issues and future urban demand. The clarification came in response …

Member of Parliament (MP) of the Radhi-Sakteng constituency, Tashi Tenzin,  raised concerns over the recurring Yudhiri landslide along the Trashigang–Phongmey Dzongkhag Road, questioning the government on long-term mitigation plans for the vulnerable area. According to the MP, the Yudhiri area remains highly prone to recurring landslides, particularly during the monsoon …

The government has allocated Nu. 622 million for monsoon restoration and disaster response works in the current financial year. According to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), the allocation includes the regular annual monsoon restoration budget of Nu. 350 million along with an additional Nu. 272 million sanctioned following …

The government has sought parliamentary approval for ratification of amendments to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, with the aim of strengthening Bhutan’s participation in global aviation governance and expanding its representation within the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The proposal was introduced in the National Assembly on 18th May …