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, …

MoESD cites declining national enrolment, approves kitchen and dining hall for 2025–26 During the 18th Meet-the-Press session held on 1st August 2025 the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) shared that despite developmental activities taking place in Lingmithang Middle Secondary School in Saling Gewog, and nearby area of Mongar, …

Candidates from BTP and PDP to run for Bye-Election on 4th September Following his ongoing appeal to the Supreme Court in a child molestation case, the former Member of Parliament (MP) from Nubi-Tangsibji constituency, Tashi Dorji, handed in his voluntary resignation letter to the National Assembly on 30th June 2025. …

The Chamgang Prison in Thimphu is currently operating at nearly 50% over capacity, with 653 inmates housed in a facility built to accommodate only 400. Despite efforts to address the overcrowding through skilling programs for further deployment OAP programs, the rising number of inmates continues to persist. Chamgang is Bhutan’s …

Five others await sentencing, including one for heroin and four for cannabis trafficking Paro Dzongkhag Court on 14th July 2025 sentenced a 28-year-old Indian national, Meghan Vijay Gujuran, to 17 years imprisonment for illicit trafficking of 9.730 kgs heroin into Bhutan.  However, during the interrogation following his arrest, Meghan denied …

Nu 143 million as Scholarships to Bhutanese In a significant milestone for Bhutan-Japan relations, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Royal Government of Bhutan signed a grant agreement worth Nu 143 million (JPY 243 million) on 17th July 2025, to support higher education scholarships for nine Master’s and …

As the Monsoon Lucky Bumper 2025 draw captivated the nation on 1st July, with its staggering Nu 20 million (mn) top prize, some people have been questioning the layers of transparency and technical precision involved behind the scenes. However, the Bhutan Lottery Limited (BLL) said they have developed a comprehensive …