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Despite the adoption of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on access to information in 2023, Bhutanese journalists continue to report significant delays in obtaining timely information from government agencies. The SOP, introduced by the Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP), mandates that government-held information be provided within …

Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) Paro has arrested two men, a 31-year-old bus driver and 39-year-old army personnel for attempting to rape a 27-year-old woman in Bondey, Paro. The incident took place in the early hours of 11th June 2025 when the victim and her 28-year-old boyfriend were at a karaoke …

The National Council (NC) endorsed the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill unanimously by the 22 Members present on 23rd June . The adoption of two additional recommendations most notably adopting 26th May this year as the commencement date for the tax. This decision follows Section 46B of the Public …

A nationwide initiative is underway to strengthen the protection of Bhutan’s sacred religious monuments, including chortens and lhakhangs, following increasing cases of vandalism and fire-related damages. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) is spearheading this effort in collaboration with local authorities, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), and the Department of …

Sonam Phuntsho Ugyen Pema Bhutan’s steady rise in the world of bodybuilding took a major leap forward this week as the country’s athletes delivered one of their strongest performances ever at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship, securing second place overall in both the men’s and women’s …

The centuries-old Bhutanese tradition of hoisting 108 prayer flags for the deceased has come under fresh scrutiny for its environmental impact. During a recent session of the National Assembly (NA), the Member of Parliament (MP) from Nganglam Constituency, Lamdra Wangdi, questioned the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Gem Tshering, …

During the Question-Hour session in Parliament, the Pemagatshel MP, Dr Jamyang Namgyal, raised concerns over the qualifications and job security of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) facilitators and teachers across the country. He pointed out that there are currently 971 ECCD facilitators serving 13,401 children, and yet around 76% of …

In a nation where baseball is still finding its footing, 17-year-old Thinley Jamtsho is blazing a trail that could redefine Bhutanese sports. A Class 11 Arts student at Dechencholing Higher Secondary School, Thinley has become the first Bhutanese player selected to participate in the prestigious MLB China Development Center Summer …

The issue of land tax on private farmland used for public infrastructure has resurfaced as a major concern following a formal submission in Parliament by the Member of Parliament from Sergithang-Tsirangtoe Constituency. The MP raised the matter in light of ongoing grievances from private landowners who are still required to …

 The Member of Parliament from the Lamgong Wangchang Constituency, Sonam Tashi, asked the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) regarding the insufficient maternity and paternity leave in the corporate and private sectors in the country. He stated that while civil service institutions and DHI-owned companies have introduced progressive policies …