Bhutan’s high-altitude landscape is changing at a startling pace as the climate warms. During the press briefing session, the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) presented the state of the nation’s ice and water. These records show that while new lakes are appearing across the mountains, the country’s ancient …
Read More »GMCA and SATO sign LoI for renewable energy-powered AI data center campus
The Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority (GMCA) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with SATO Technologies Corp (“SATO”) on July 6, 2026 to explore the phased development of a renewable energy-powered AI data center campus within Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). GMCA said the proposed collaboration reflects GMC’s broader aspiration to tap …
Read More »De-suups contribute 22 mn to 108 Jangchub Chortens
The word De-suung means Guardian of Peace. It is more than a title. It is a commitment to serve with courage, compassion and selflessness whenever the nation calls. So when His Majesty The King envisioned the construction of 108 Jangchub Chortens as a sacred offering for world peace and the …
Read More »5,458 children eligible for third child money
Health Minister Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk said the Ministry of Health (MoH) has received a list of 5,458 eligible applicants from the Office of the Cabinet Affairs and Strategic Coordination (OCASC), through the Department of Census and Civil Registration under the Ministry of Home Affairs, for the government’s childbirth incentive program. …
Read More »MoIT cites flood and fire risks at Amochhu Temporary Shelter, no redevelopment planned
The Amochhu Temporary Shelter (ATS) in Phuentsholing continues to face significant risks from flooding and fire, with the government stating that there are no plans to renovate, rebuild or replace the existing structures. Responding to a question during the 29th Meet-the-Press session held on 3 July 2026, the Minister of …
Read More »BPST review and teacher certification framework underway, says Education Minister
According to the Education Minister, as part of the Ministry of Education and Skills Development’s (MoESD) commitment to professionalizing the teaching workforce, significant reforms are underway to strengthen the standards and practices of educators in Bhutan. The Teaching Profession Council of Bhutan (TPCB) and the Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority …
Read More »Climate change and landslides driving recurring floods in Phuentsholing: MoIT
Recurring flooding in Phuentsholing is being driven by a combination of climate-induced changes and large-scale landslides, according to the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport. Responding to a question during the 29th Meet-the-Press session held on 3rd July 2026, Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung said that increased rainfall intensity and frequency linked …
Read More »Schools outside Thimphu increase vigilance and reinforce anti-bullying measures
Apart from schools in Thimphu, schools across other dzongkhags have also stepped up measures to ensure students’ safety, both within school premises and beyond the campus. The heightened vigilance follows the circulation of several videos on social media showing incidents of student assaults linked to alleged bullying within school compounds, …
Read More »DGPC and CRPL Sign Shareholders’ Agreement for 104 MW Dangchhu Project
On 24 June 2026, Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) and Carbon Resources Private Limited (CRPL) signed the Shareholders’ Agreement for the joint development of the 104 MW Dangchhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan. The Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) was signed by DGPC Managing Director Dasho Chhewang Rinzin and CRPL Managing Director …
Read More »Thimphu and Phuentsholing gear up for Thromde elections as final candidates come forth
As the election for the new Thrompons and Thromde Tshogde Tshogpas approach, the final candidates for both thromdes have been selected in the Dhamngoi Zomdu process. From Thimphu, Former Thimphu Thrompon Ugyen Dorji from the Jungshina-Kawajangsa Demkhong secured 107 votes from 1,663 eligible voters. Sonam Choden from the Changangkha demkhong …
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