Improved enforcement, recovery efforts and better assessment practices continue to boost Business Income Tax collections Business Income Tax (BIT) collections have continued to show strong performance, with the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) reporting that a total of Nu 1.734 billion (bn) had been collected from 43,501 businesses as …
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Bhutan’s high-altitude landscape is changing at a startling pace as the climate warms. During the press briefing session, the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) presented the state of the nation’s ice and water. These records show that while new lakes are appearing across the mountains, the country’s ancient …
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The Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority (GMCA) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with SATO Technologies Corp (“SATO”) on July 6, 2026 to explore the phased development of a renewable energy-powered AI data center campus within Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). GMCA said the proposed collaboration reflects GMC’s broader aspiration to tap …
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The word De-suung means Guardian of Peace. It is more than a title. It is a commitment to serve with courage, compassion and selflessness whenever the nation calls. So when His Majesty The King envisioned the construction of 108 Jangchub Chortens as a sacred offering for world peace and the …
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Health Minister Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk said the Ministry of Health (MoH) has received a list of 5,458 eligible applicants from the Office of the Cabinet Affairs and Strategic Coordination (OCASC), through the Department of Census and Civil Registration under the Ministry of Home Affairs, for the government’s childbirth incentive program. …
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The Amochhu Temporary Shelter (ATS) in Phuentsholing continues to face significant risks from flooding and fire, with the government stating that there are no plans to renovate, rebuild or replace the existing structures. Responding to a question during the 29th Meet-the-Press session held on 3 July 2026, the Minister of …
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According to the Education Minister, as part of the Ministry of Education and Skills Development’s (MoESD) commitment to professionalizing the teaching workforce, significant reforms are underway to strengthen the standards and practices of educators in Bhutan. The Teaching Profession Council of Bhutan (TPCB) and the Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority …
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Recurring flooding in Phuentsholing is being driven by a combination of climate-induced changes and large-scale landslides, according to the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport. Responding to a question during the 29th Meet-the-Press session held on 3rd July 2026, Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung said that increased rainfall intensity and frequency linked …
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Apart from schools in Thimphu, schools across other dzongkhags have also stepped up measures to ensure students’ safety, both within school premises and beyond the campus. The heightened vigilance follows the circulation of several videos on social media showing incidents of student assaults linked to alleged bullying within school compounds, …
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On 24 June 2026, Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) and Carbon Resources Private Limited (CRPL) signed the Shareholders’ Agreement for the joint development of the 104 MW Dangchhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan. The Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) was signed by DGPC Managing Director Dasho Chhewang Rinzin and CRPL Managing Director …
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