In response to the ongoing challenges faced by patients seeking services at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), a joint team comprising officials from the National Medical Services (NMS), the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Ministry of Health is working to implement changes to the hospital’s token system …
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Bhutan has officially launched its partnership with Binance Pay, introducing a national-level cryptocurrency payment system aimed at international travellers. The Chief Executive Officer of Binance, Richard Teng, arrived in the country this week to mark the occasion. Alongside him, a group of international influencers from key global markets is currently …
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The Punatsangchu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHPA II), is 99 percent complete as of the end of June 2025. The target date for commissioning of units 5 and 6 are mid-July 2025 and mid-August 2025 respectively. There are no issues as of now for units 5 and 6. Assembly and erection works for …
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During the 17th Meet-the-Press session held on 4th July 2025, Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk confirmed that Bhutan faces minimal to negligible risk of radiation and nuclear emergencies originating within the country. Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk clarified that this is largely due to Bhutan’s complete reliance on hydropower for its electricity needs …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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