Appeals made by ‘Rapper Cutie’ and Kelden The High Court on 27th August 2026 has fully upheld the Paro Dzongkhag Court’s judgment in Paro stabbing case, dismissing the appeals filed by Dorji Genzin, popularly known as ‘Rapper Cutie’, and Kelden Dorji. The judgment confirms the convictions and sentences imposed by …
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The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) is pushing forward with ambitious plans to expand renewable energy-powered lift irrigation systems across the country. Aimed at tackling water scarcity in highland farming communities, the initiative bridges clean energy and agricultural productivity. Renewable energy (RE) solar lift irrigation refers to an …
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The Prime Minister expressed his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Nepal following the recent floods, extending his thoughts and prayers to those who have lost their lives and loved ones in the tragic crisis. Addressing the 2nd Hindu Kush Himalaya Parliamentarians’ Meet, the Prime Minister said that …
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Dhanapati Sharma/ Gedu Pedestrians in Gedu can finally walk in peace with a footpath construction nearing completion, improving road safety and enhancing public infrastructure. The Gedu College of Business Studies (GCBS) partnered with the Dzongkhag Administration, Chukha to construct a 1.19 km pedestrian infrastructure from Gedu Zero Point to the …
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A study was done on 31 small-scale craft retailers located in Thimphu and Paro, two of Bhutan’s most popular tourist destinations and the primary hubs of craft retail activity in the country, by the Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (CCAA). These two locations were selected given their high concentration of …
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Bhutan’s Export Price Index recorded a year-on-year inflation of 5.48 percent in the second quarter of 2026, covering April to June, compared with the same quarter in 2025. The Import Price Index also increased by 4.19 percent during the period. The Export Price Index recorded a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.38 …
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As of the last date of June 30, 2026 a total of 1,188 Bhutanese students had applied for the Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) Education Loan amounting to Nu 1.112 billion (bn). The ESP Steering Committee decided that from this group, all students who met the eligibility criteria would be given …
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With the implementation of the Third International Internet Gateway (3IIG), the Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA), as the regulatory authority, has clarified that the new pathway operates under existing licensing frameworks and will not automatically trigger immediate tariff reductions for consumers. In a written response to media inquiries regarding …
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Bhutan is strengthening school sports through a system that begins with mass participation and could help identify and develop the country’s next generation of athletes. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) says school-based Sports and Physical Activities (SPA) are being integrated into the curriculum to promote physical fitness, …
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For generations, Bhutanese have travelled to remote hot springs seeking relief from aching joints, chronic illnesses and spiritual healing. Today, the government is exploring whether the heat beneath those same waters could one day strengthen Bhutan’s energy security and support future clean energy development. Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay …
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