Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), Chandra Bdr Gurung, has announced plans to upgrade existing bus services and introduce dedicated transportation for ash disposal to improve public access to the upcoming Hongtsho cremation site. The new crematorium, which will replace the current Hejo facility, is being developed on a 46-acre …

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) clarified that no official decision has been made regarding the feasibility of constructing an airport at Pongchula in Mongar. Contrary to recent speculations, the ministry stated that it has not issued any formal statement declaring the site viable for airport development. MoIT Lyonpo …

Paro District Court has sentenced a 50-year-old Indian national, Thanil Wahengbam, to 15 years in prison after he was found guilty of smuggling 4.610 kilograms of heroin into Bhutan. The verdict was delivered on 4th June 2025, following his arrest at the Paro International Airport on 22nd December 2024. The …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is actively collaborating with international partnerships to strengthen Bhutan’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, with a particular focus on sustainability, innovation and excellence. MoESD Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa, during the 17th Meet-the-Press session, highlighted its recent engagements with key …

During the 17th Meet-the-Press session held on 4th July 2025, Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk confirmed that Bhutan faces minimal to negligible risk of radiation and nuclear emergencies originating within the country. Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk clarified that this is largely due to Bhutan’s complete reliance on hydropower for its electricity needs …

Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) Paro has arrested two men, a 31-year-old bus driver and 39-year-old army personnel for attempting to rape a 27-year-old woman in Bondey, Paro. The incident took place in the early hours of 11th June 2025 when the victim and her 28-year-old boyfriend were at a karaoke …

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 …

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) …

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, …

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 …