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The White-bellied Heron, one of the world’s rarest birds, continues to fight for survival as rapid climate change, changing river systems, and growing development pressures reshape Bhutan’s river valleys. While Nepal has already lost the species, Bhutan now holds the largest remaining population, with 24 birds in the wild and …

During the 12th Sitting of the National Council (NC), the Economic Affairs Committee (EAC) presented a review report of Bhutan’s healthcare system, noting both its remarkable growth and the challenges it now faces. From its beginnings in 1961 with just two hospitals, two doctors, and two nurses, Bhutan’s health sector …

During the Question-Hour, Member of Parliament (MP) of Dewathang–Gomdar constituency, Tshering Penjor, raised concerns over the severe land constraints facing Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde due to extensive institutional land holdings. He questioned the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport on whether the government would consider consolidating institutional facilities and supporting the thromde’s …

During the 10th Sitting of the Fourth Parliament’s Fourth Session, Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, stated that during the previous parliamentary session, the reinstatement of the Class X cut-off point had been discussed, with the view that it should either be deferred or removed entirely. During the session’s Action Taken …

A significant step has been taken toward resolving the long-standing FASTag issue for Bhutanese vehicles, with the Government of India (GoI) sharing a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for issuance of FASTag to vehicles registered with foreign nationals on 28th November 2025. The draft SOP outlines the procedural and operational …

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in its annual report brought out details on the corruption in the Engineering Cell of the Paro Dzongkhag Administration. The ACC said it completed a wide-ranging investigation into systemic corruption within the Engineering Cell of the Dzongkhag Administration, Paro. The operation was launched on 12 August …

Review report on Anti-Corruption’s Annual Report 2024-2025 by the Good Governance Committee (GGC) to the Fourth Session of the Fourth Parliament reveal a worrying trend of cultural normalization of corruption in Bhutan, suggesting the issue is becoming deeply embedded in daily life, and posing a significant threat to future national …

During the FY 2024-2025, the ACC received a total of 364 corruption reports, averaging 30.3 per month, which is an increase from the previous year’s monthly average of 26.8. Out of 364 corruption reports recorded, 204 (56%) were from known sources and 160 (44%) were anonymous.In terms of the mode …

The Financial Services Amendment Act of Bhutan 2025 was introduced as an urgent bill in the National Assembly on Friday. Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, the Finance Minister, said that the rationale for the amendment is grounded in regulatory alignment, fair competition, private sector development, alignment with international practice, and the introduction …

Damphu and surrounding areas are seeing soaring land prices following the announcement of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project. What was once a modest commercial pocket is now filled with new expectations, with residents anticipating that the international-scale mindfulness city will attract business, infrastructure, and opportunities that could redefine Tsirang’s …