The Paro District Court on 12th August 2025 has sentenced 34-year-old Faizal Jalaluden, an Indian national, to six years in prison for illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs after he was found guilty of possessing and importing 7.301 kilograms of cannabis into Bhutan. The District Court held that the offence was …
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This year’s Bhutan Echoes: Drukyul’s Literature Festival unfolded as more than a celebration of books and ideas; it became a heartfelt tribute to His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, whose visionary leadership continues to guide the nation. This was through the session The Wisdom of Balance: The …
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The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has proposed a comprehensive set of fiscal incentives for industrial development. Concessionary tax rates are proposed at 5% for priority industries that generate strong employment, adopt sustainable practices, or operate in districts with high poverty levels, and 10% for businesses in sectors …
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The National Energy Policy 2025 introduces a comprehensive strategy for Bhutan to diversify its energy mix beyond hydropower in response to rising domestic demand, and the need for long-term energy security. While hydropower remains the backbone of Bhutan’s electricity generation, the policy emphasizes harnessing other renewable energy sources, such as …
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After years of anticipation and uncertainty, the Sunkosh hydropower project is back in the spotlight, with renewed momentum and strategic alignment under the country’s long-term infrastructure vision. With an estimated installed capacity of 4,060 megawatts (MW) and a projected cost of over Nu 323 billion (USD 3.8 billion), the project …
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Bhutan is facing a growing public health concern as tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continue to be among the most prevalent communicable diseases in the country. According to the National Health Bulletin 2025, which presents health data from the year 2024, TB cases have increased to 920. This reflects …
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MoESD cites declining national enrolment, approves kitchen and dining hall for 2025–26 During the 18th Meet-the-Press session held on 1st August 2025 the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) shared that despite developmental activities taking place in Lingmithang Middle Secondary School in Saling Gewog, and nearby area of Mongar, …
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Zhemgang, the district with the highest poverty rate in Bhutan at 41.4%, is seeing many farmers struggle to access government rural development programs because of the current cost-sharing requirements. Trong Gewog Gup, Wangay, says his proposal has been pending for over a year because farmers cannot afford to pay the …
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The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) said that the Zilukha zebra crossing accident victim, who recently traveled to the Chittagong Medical College and her family was initially unsure about her admission, has successfully completed her admission. The RCSC said following the student’s unfortunate accident on 9th June (just a day …
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Five others await sentencing, including one for heroin and four for cannabis trafficking Paro Dzongkhag Court on 14th July 2025 sentenced a 28-year-old Indian national, Meghan Vijay Gujuran, to 17 years imprisonment for illicit trafficking of 9.730 kgs heroin into Bhutan. However, during the interrogation following his arrest, Meghan denied …
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