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The proposed Punatsangchhu III hydropower project, planned with an installed capacity of 700–900 megawatts, six hours of peaking storage, and an annual design energy of 3,399 million units, is expected to be located with the dam site near Harachhu and the powerhouse just downstream of Rilangthang. The final capacity will …

By Dr Pem Namgyal I watched this bridge at Pangri Zampa slowly rise from the river bed to become what it is now. There are two things that were right about this bridge which makes me immensely happy. First, the traditional architecture of the bridge that blends modern cement and …

The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) will charge a 21-year-old man with voluntary manslaughter after he allegedly beat his 50-year-old father to death in Tsirang. Under the Penal Code of Bhutan, voluntary manslaughter is defined as causing death without premeditated malice, including in circumstances of sudden provocation that could drive a …

Earlier, this paper reported on the views of trainees from the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) program regarding the reduction in the duration of their training. Following this, the paper reached out to relevant departments to understand the reasons behind the move. According to the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB), …

At a time when many Bhutanese are pursuing studies and careers abroad, one academic has returned home after earning international recognition for his research. Dr Sonam Dorji W., an academic at Paro College of Education, has been awarded the prestigious Faculty Thesis Award at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) …

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) on 2nd April, 2026 charge sheeted Kelden Dorji (20) and Dorji Ganzin (21), also known as Cutie, before the Thimphu District Court in connection with the Thimphu stabbing case, while the separate Paro stabbing case involving the same individuals is yet to be …

Despite a Nu 800 million (mn) allocation and a 50 percent government subsidy, the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme (NCLIS) has seen a very low initial uptake, with only six enrollments reported so far. Launched on 11th November 2025, the scheme aims to transition from ad hoc compensation to …

Following earlier reports on changes in teacher recruitment and training, the Education Minister has clarified that foreign teachers currently in service will continue under their existing contracts, with no immediate plans for discontinuation. The education minister said, “Around 214 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) graduates are expected to join the …

The introduction of Cambridge-aligned textbooks for Classes 9 and 11 has marked a significant shift in Bhutan’s education system, with a stronger focus on conceptual learning, critical thinking, and real-world application. While the transition is still in its early stages, teachers are beginning to observe both opportunities and challenges in …

Electricity tariffs from the upcoming Yungichhu and Burgangchhu hydropower projects are expected to be higher than Bhutan’s older large hydropower plants, reflecting the relatively higher construction costs per megawatt and smaller project sizes. However, the tariffs are likely to remain comparable to those of newer hydropower developments. According to the …