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 …

The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) seized counterfeit Indian Rupees (INR) worth INR 1.77 million and arrested two Bhutanese individuals in connection with the case on 14th May 2026. The arrests were made by the South Thimphu Police Station (STPS) following investigations into the circulation of fake INR notes. The two …

6 individuals arrested The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has arrested six individuals, including two suspected receivers of stolen property, in connection with a series of chorten vandalism cases reported across multiple dzongkhags between January and May this year. Police said the arrests are following months of investigation into offences involving …

The Bhutan Taxi Association (BTA) has called for urgent reforms and stronger government intervention to accelerate Bhutan’s electric vehicle (EV) transition, warning that the continued rise in fossil-fuel vehicle imports could threaten the country’s carbon-negative status. The BTA said Bhutan’s EV transition cannot succeed through vehicle imports alone, and stressed …

The feasibility of the proposed Pongchola Airport in Mongar, long proposed by residents since 2008, came under discussion during the Question Hour of the 1st Sitting of the Fifth Session of the Parliament, when Naiten Wangchuk, Member of Parliament (MP) from Mongar constituency, questioned the government on its status, technical …

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) says it is mobilizing funds to support critical infrastructure development in Damphu Town’s Local Area Plan (LAP) areas, where private construction activities have remained stalled for years due to infrastructure gaps and planning delays. The response came during the 27th Meet-the-Press session held …

The recent Changzamtog fire on 26th April not only reduced homes to ashes but also destroyed the quiet independence many young working residents had spent years building for themselves. For 27-year-old “Pema” (name changed), the trauma of watching everything disappear within minutes still lingers days after the fire. He had …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has warned that colleges could face closure if they fail to ensure student safety and follow institutional norms, following the recent assault case at Norbuling Rigter College (NRC), where a student suffered severe brain injuries after a violent hostel attack. During the …

Weeks after the brutal assault at Norbuling Rigter College (NRC) left a 22-year-old student with severe brain damage and loss of speech, the case has now moved into the prosecution stage. Paro Police, on 1st May 2026, forwarded the investigation report to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). Police …

Following last week’s report on a mother’s appeal to the Sarpang Dzongkhag Court seeking recognition of a link between her 17-year-old son’s death by suicide, and an alleged assault at his monastery, new developments indicate that the monastic body will initiate its own disciplinary proceedings. The Child Care and Protection …