Hospitals across Bhutan recorded 23,270 outpatient cases of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and 62 Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) admissions over two weeks, according to the latest Biweekly National Respiratory Virus Sentinel Surveillance Report by the Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC). The report, covering 29th June to 12th July (Weeks …
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Reported cyber-related crimes in Bhutan declined by one-third in the first half of 2026, but deceptive practices—including financial scams—increased sharply, according to Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) statistics. Between January and June 2026, police recorded 46 cyber-related crime cases, down 33 percent from 69 cases during the same period in 2025. …
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3iQ Corp. (3iQ), a global pioneer in digital asset investment solutions, and Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a Special Administrative Region in southern Bhutan, announced a strategic partnership to advance GMC’s building of a leading digital asset fund ecosystem. As part of the partnership, 3iQ will manage a dedicated mandate backed …
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Bhutan expects to meet its national monthly egg demand by August 2026. This target depends on the current day-old chicks successfully reaching the laying stage. Recent data shows a fluctuating production trend over the last few years. The country produced 84.85 million eggs in 2025, a decrease from 98.17 million in 2024. Bhutanese consumers are paying the highest retail prices for eggs in South Asia at Nu 18 per egg, …
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The total combined crime and drug cases saw a 4 percent decrease, falling from 2,066 offences in 2025 to 1,983 in 2026, the half-yearly data provided by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) highlights a persistent and growing challenge regarding social and domestic offences. Meanwhile, excluding the drug offences, the general …
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Kaja Throm is the largest fresh food market in Thimphu, comprising vendors dealing in fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Given its scale and importance to consumers, an ad hoc inspection was conducted on 8th July 2026 by the Consumer and Competition Affairs Authority (CCAA) to verify vendor compliance with …
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According to reports by l The Kathmandu Post, Nepal News and NEPSEtrading the Kathmandu District Court on 14 July convicted former deputy prime minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, former home minister Bal Krishna Khand and 14 others in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam, finding them guilty of conspiring to send Nepali …
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Bhutan has moved away from mercury-containing dental fillings. Known as dental amalgam, the filling material is made from a mixture of metals, including liquid mercury, silver, tin, and copper. It has been widely used because of its strength and durability. However, mercury is a toxic substance that can pose risks …
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A new era of sustainable technology has arrived in Bhutan with the official opening of Ecopha DrukBees Private Limited. This Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) company establishes a world-class hub for research and model development. It focuses on creating an integrated, sustainable bioeconomy. The initiative harnesses the power of non-edible, regenerative …
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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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