The Paro District Court on 12th August 2025 has sentenced 34-year-old Faizal Jalaluden, an Indian national, to six years in prison for illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs after he was found guilty of possessing and importing 7.301 kilograms of cannabis into Bhutan. The District Court held that the offence was …

In a significant move to strengthen democratic transparency and accountability, Bhutan’s Parliament and the media have officially signed a comprehensive engagement strategy designed to enhance collaboration, improve information flow, and promote responsible journalism. The strategy, developed through an open dialogue during the Media-Parliament Symposium held from 11th to 13th August …

On 14th August 2025, the Human Rights and Foreign Relations Committee (HRFRC) of the National Assembly (NA) made a special visit to the Changangkha Middle Secondary School (MSS), Bhutan’s first inclusive school. The visit was prompted by an appeal from the school’s Principal, Nyendo, who recently shared with the MPs, …

Phajo Nidup owes an estimated Nu 1 billion to various banks and private individuals. Of the above, Phajo is liable to pay the principal and interest payment of Nu. 657.759 million (mn) to various banks. There is then loan interest and penalty amounting to Nu. 129.154 mn. Phajo also owes …

The National Council (NC) in a press release alleged that the National Assembly (NA) had unilaterally removed the Priority Development Fund (PDF) from the Annual Budget Appropriation Bill after the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional but the NA did not consult with the NC or seek consensus before submitting for …

Voters in Trongsa’s Nubi-Tangsibji constituency will soon choose their next representative, with a bye-election set for 4th September 2025. The contest follows a voluntary resignation of former MP Tashi Dorji following his conviction for child molestation. It has drawn two seasoned candidates, each bringing distinct experience and pledges to the …

The government is taking decisive steps to address chronic overcrowding at Chamgang Central Prison by expanding Open-Air Prisons (OAPs), new sites across dzongkhags have already been identified, and planning decentralizing to regional correctional facilities. As of July 2025, Chamgang houses 660 inmates in a facility designed for only 400, operating …

After years of anticipation and uncertainty, the Sunkosh hydropower project is back in the spotlight, with renewed momentum and strategic alignment under the country’s long-term infrastructure vision. With an estimated installed capacity of 4,060 megawatts (MW) and a projected cost of over Nu 323 billion (USD 3.8 billion), the project …

Nu 627 mn in site development estimated as feasibility reassessment confirms operational potential After years of uncertainty and technical setbacks, the proposed airstrip in Mongar may finally see the light of day. A comprehensive feasibility reassessment carried out by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has found the Pemacholing …

On 22nd July 2025, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) Paro forwarded the attempt to rape and battery case involving two men in their 30s to the Office of Attorney General (OAG). The two men, a 31-year-old bus driver and 39-year-old army personnel, during the early hours of 11th June 2025, …