A nationwide initiative is underway to strengthen the protection of Bhutan’s sacred religious monuments, including chortens and lhakhangs, following increasing cases of vandalism and fire-related damages. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) is spearheading this effort in collaboration with local authorities, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), and the Department of …
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The growing threat of easy access to pornographic, violent and unethical digital contents, and particularly with the rapid advancements in technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the National Assembly (NA) of Bhutan has called to strengthen regulatory enforcement and institute a zero-tolerance policy on such contents. Member of Parliament (MP) …
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The Joint sitting of parliament has passed the National Assembly (Amendment) Bill 2024, marking the conclusion of extensive deliberations and joint committee reviews. The Bill, which introduces significant amendments to the existing National Assembly Act 2008, was passed on 25th June, 2025, with overwhelming support, 50 members voted in favour, …
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During the National Assembly’s Question Hour session on 17th June 2025, the Member of Parliament (MP), Pempa, from the Bongo-Chapcha Constituency made an urgent appeal for the construction of Bailey bridges at Badina before the onset of the monsoon season. MP Pempa highlighted that residents of Getana and Bongo gewogs …
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National Assembly (NA) on 20th June 2025 adopted the Alternative Dispute Resolution (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2024 with all the 4 Members of Parliament present voting in favor. The Agreement will now be transmitted to the National Council (NC) as per the Rules of Procedure. Major changes were made in …
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On 13th June 2025 during the Question-Hour session of the National Assembly, Member of Parliament (MP), Tashi Tenzin, from Radhi-Sagteng constituency raised concerns over the ongoing toll fee challenges faced by Bhutanese vehicles traveling along Indian highways, particularly in Assam and West Bengal, India. MP Tashi Tenzin questioned the Minister …
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Thimphu records 22 cases Burglary cases have dropped sharply to just 58 incidents reported as of 9th June 2025. However, Thimphu continues to register the highest number of burglaries. According to Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) statistics, the Thimphu recorded 22 burglary cases so far in 2025 which is still the …
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In response to growing concerns over housing affordability and emigration, the government has announced a major push toward housing reform through a Nu 1.5 billion (bn) strategy aimed at promoting homeownership and improving the national housing situation. During the 16th Meet-the-Press session, the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), …
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In response to rising public concern over alcohol abuse and the spread of bars across Bhutan, the National Assembly (NA) has directed the Women, Children and Youth Committee to conduct a thorough review of the existing bar licensing system for the Winter Session. This move follows a petition submitted by …
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The final Supreme Court civil verdict in January 2025 meant that Phajo owes the banks and private individuals around Nu 1 billion (bn) to be paid back by auctioning his properties. Phajo is liable to pay the principal and interest payment of Nu. 657.759 million (mn) to various banks. The …
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