A total of 1,188 students have applied for the Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) Education Loan, with the loan size now at Nu 1.112 billion (bn) as the last date for applications ended on June 30. The ESP Steering Committee, in a meeting held on Friday, decided to support all eligible …
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Following the recent seizure of counterfeit United States Dollar (USD) 100 notes in Bhutan, The Bhutanese sought guidance from the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) on how members of the public can distinguish genuine USD 100 currency from counterfeit notes, particularly as more Bhutanese use USD for overseas education, travel, medical …
Read More »Around Nu 166 million worth of copper cables damaged in a fire at the Punatsangchhu Hydropower Project Authority-I (PHPA-I) storehouse in February are covered by insurance, with the claim process now underway, according to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR). The update comes months after a fire broke …
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The Foreign Minister D.N Dhungyel responded on the issue of the trade route between Trashijong/Duarpani in Samtse not being reopened after COVID. This has led to severe traffic congestion in Samtse at its main Integrated Check Post (ICP), where heavy vehicles often take three to four hours to pass through …
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National Integrity Score reaches 8.16 showing strong public sector performance Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay launched the National Integrity Assessment (NIA) 2025 Report on 26th June, reaffirming Bhutan’s commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability, and integrity in governance. The NIA 2025, the sixth assessment since its inception in 2009, is the most …
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On 13th April, The Bhutanese wrote an article on the crackdown of artificially ripened mangoes in Hyderabad and then immediately reached the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) regarding what safety standards and protocols are being employed by the Authority for checking fruits and vegetables at entry points. The Authority …
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By Dr Pem Namgyal Our toilet behaviour has evolved from doing it in the wild to long drop to pit latrines and now modern toilet bowls indoors. While individual toilets are no issue, public toilets have been an issue with regards to the way we use it and their upkeep. …
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His Majesty The King, His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, Her Majesty Gyalyum Tsheyring Pem Wangchuck, and Members of the Royal Family offered prayers and one thousand butter lamps at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong on 13 June 2026 for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati …
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Despite signs of economic recovery and growth, Bhutan continues to face two significant challenges that could affect long-term development: the continued outmigration of Bhutanese citizens and rising global fuel prices, according to the Prime Minister’s State of the Nation Report. The report emphasized that while efforts to strengthen the economy …
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More than 700 civil service positions will be available for aspiring candidates through the upcoming Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE), according to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC). The RCSC states that there are 711 career opportunities in the professional and management category through the BCSE. The vacancies will be …
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