Heli Bhutan has been conducting multiple rescue missions since 5th October to evacuate people stranded in Denchukha, Dorokha, and Sertena under Samtse. The operations were launched after heavy rainfall on the night of 4th October that triggered major floods in several parts of Bhutan, cutting off road access and electricity …
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Heavy rains on 4th and 5th October caused widespread damage to the water supply transmission line and water treatment plant at Norbugang Industrial Park (NIP), halting construction and disrupting water supply schedules. Preliminary assessments carried out by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Damden Construction Private Limited, and officials from Bhutan …
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The Haa District Court has sentenced 42-year-old Chablop Passu to two months in prison after finding him guilty of sexual harassment on 6th October 2025. However, the Court has allowed him to pay a monetary fine of Nu 7,500 in lieu of serving the prison term. The Court established that …
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The recently released National Education Assessment 2024 has presented about the situation of Bhutan’s education system. The report revealed that between 27 to 37 percent of principals continue to struggle with inadequate or poor-quality teaching and learning materials (TLMs) for core subjects. Even more concerning, over 80 percent reported that …
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With the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) scheduled for January 2026, concerns have been raised by hardware association, automobile dealers, and other businesses with large inventories over potential financial disruptions. Finance Minister, Lekey Dorji, has stated the government’s position and measures to address these issues. On the …
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A recent surveillance report by the Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC) has revealed that only 52.8 percent of urban drinking water and 70.1 percent of rural samples met the national microbial safety standards between 2017 and 2024, showing little improvement over eight years. With just six years left to …
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Thousands of students and staff rely on meals served in institutional settings every day. For many, what is served in the college or school mess is not just a meal, it is their main source of daily nutrition. Yet, institutional kitchens often prioritise quantity over quality, focusing on filling stomachs …
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In Thimphu, a three-day art camp has reminded many people, young and old alike, that life beyond screens can be just as exciting. While mobile phones and digital devices have become part of daily routines, they are also taking up more free time than ever before. To address this, local …
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Three months of intensive training, mentorship, and prototyping to transform ideas into scalable solutions for Gelephu Mindfulness City More than 1,695 young Bhutanese have applied for the first cohort of Innovate for GMC which is a flagship innovation program under the vision of His Majesty The King to build the …
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The International Solar Alliance (ISA), a treaty-based organization of 124 countries, signed a Country Partnership Strategy with the Royal Government of Bhutan on 16th September, making the country one of the first countries worldwide to finalize such a strategy. The partnership will align with the country’s National Solar Roadmap, which …
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