A high-level Project Monitoring Mission from the Adaptation Fund (AF) Board Secretariat is in Bhutan from 31st August to 9th September to review the country’s climate adaptation projects and draw lessons from Bhutan’s experience as one of the few nations with direct access to AF. The delegation, made up of …
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The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) said that from 2024 to 2025 the government has given employment opportunities to around 8,274 job seekers and requirement was around 12,871 jobs and between this and next year they will create around 15,611 jobs with MoICE creating 11,250 jobs and DHI, …
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Despite concerns over waterlogging and sewage overflow during the monsoon season in Thimphu, the Thimphu Thromde has claimed that the city’s drainage systems function well under normal conditions and that comprehensive upgrades are on the way. Lyonpo Chandra Bahadur Gurung reading out a reply by Thimphu Thromde said that while …
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At the 19th Meet-the-Press on 29th August, the Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), Chandra Bdr Gurung, said the 25-decimal minimum for land subdivision under the revised Thimphu Structure Plan (TSP) for rural areas in Thimphu is intended to fix past subdivision shortcomings and guide sustainable, safer …
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The Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), Chandra Bdr Gurung, during the 19th Meet-the-Press on 29th August 2025 said the Thimphu Structure Plan (TSP) 2023 was developed to directly address the capital’s key challenges and guide future growth and transformation, while preparing for population growth, rising urbanization …
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The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) declared the results of the Preliminary Examination (PE) for BCSE 2025 on 21st August 2025, announcing a major change in the pass benchmark. In line with Section 5.3.1.4 of the BCSR 2023, the pass mark was raised from 50 to 55. RCSC stated that only those scoring 55 …
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The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has issued a public notification warning against the growing trend of “extreme punishment shows” on TikTok, cautioning that such content not only endangers participants, but also risks normalizing self-harm and humiliation in Bhutanese society. The notification, released on 21st August 2025 comes after …
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On 22nd August, 2025, five schools in Thimphu are stepping into a new era of inclusive education as Special Olympics Bhutan equips them with sports equipment under the Unified Champion Schools (UCS) program. The initiative aims to create environments where students with and without disabilities can learn, play, and grow …
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The Media Perception Index (MPI) survey 2025, has revealed a nuanced and evolving media landscape in Bhutan, characterized by high public trust in traditional outlets alongside a rapid digital transformation where social media is now the dominant source of information. This first-ever comprehensive citizen survey, supported by the Department of …
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The Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) group launched its 10x roadmap on 14th August, outlining five priority investment areas which are energy and resources, manufacturing and service, mines and minerals, global securities, and infrastructure. A major area of alignment between DHI’s plan and the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) initiative lies …
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