Concerns over the safety and welfare of Bhutanese living and working in the Gulf region were raised both in the National Assembly and during the 28th Meet-the-Press session on 5th June 2026, as the government detailed measures being taken to monitor the situation and prepare for any potential deterioration in …

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has defended the ongoing stormwater and roadside drainage improvement works in Thimphu Thromde, stating that the interventions are based on detailed master planning and climate-resilient design considerations intended to address both current flooding issues and future urban demand. The clarification came in response …

Member of Parliament (MP) of the Radhi-Sakteng constituency, Tashi Tenzin,  raised concerns over the recurring Yudhiri landslide along the Trashigang–Phongmey Dzongkhag Road, questioning the government on long-term mitigation plans for the vulnerable area. According to the MP, the Yudhiri area remains highly prone to recurring landslides, particularly during the monsoon …

The government has allocated Nu. 622 million for monsoon restoration and disaster response works in the current financial year. According to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), the allocation includes the regular annual monsoon restoration budget of Nu. 350 million along with an additional Nu. 272 million sanctioned following …

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 …