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Long before the world spoke about climate change or carbon neutrality, Bhutan quietly walked a path of balance between progress and nature, a path shaped by the deep foresight of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. His Majesty did not frame the environment as a matter of policy or political …

The flood that struck several parts of Bhutan on 5th October destroyed homes, washed away bridges, and disrupted infrastructure, leaving many residents in shock and confusion. In the days that followed, questions emerged over whether early warnings were communicated to the public before the disaster unfolded. The National Centre for …

While students of Laya Middle Secondary School face challenges, such as the high cost of goods and limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables, the school is not exempt from the government’s nutrition initiatives, according to the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD). Responding to questions on why students …

In recognition of the tourism sector’s broader structural challenges, the government plans to establish a time-bound, Prime Minister-chaired Tourism Mission Board (TMB) according to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE). The Board will meet monthly from December 2025 through December 2026 to coordinate actions across government and address …

With increasing concerns over youth developing vaping-related illnesses, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said proactive steps are being taken to curb the growing threat posed by e-cigarettes in Bhutan. According to the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), no new cases of vaping-related lung collapse have been recorded since …

Bhutan’s new Income Tax Act 2025 effective from 1st January 2026 brings major changes to make the tax system simpler, fairer, and easier for everyone. The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) says the reforms are designed to modernize Bhutan’s taxation and align it with international standards. Under the new …

The government has strengthened its excise tax system to further promote public health, protect the environment, and encourage responsible spending among the people. The revised system focuses on certain goods such as alcohol, tobacco, supari, pan masala, vehicles, fuels, and aerated drinks, which are known to have negative impacts on …

The 1020 MW Tala project which had seen overtopping has no major damage on the dam as it is intact with its integrity not impacted. There is also no scouring of the dam in the visible areas and so it is likely that there will not be scouring in areas …

After six long days of darkness and freezing temperatures, electricity was finally restored to Laya Gewog on the evening of 11th October. The highland community had been cut off since a heavy and unexpected snowfall on 5th October brought down power lines and blocked several trails leading into the area. …

Heli Bhutan has been conducting multiple rescue missions since 5th October to evacuate people stranded in Denchukha, Dorokha, and Sertena under Samtse.  The operations were launched after heavy rainfall on the night of 4th October that triggered major floods in several parts of Bhutan, cutting off road access and electricity …