The Wangsel Institute for the Deaf, located in Paro within the premises of Drukgyel Lower Secondary School, has been providing education to students who are hard of hearing since its establishment in 2003. What makes this institute unique is its inclusive approach, beyond educating students with hearing impairments, it also …
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Nu 143 million as Scholarships to Bhutanese In a significant milestone for Bhutan-Japan relations, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Royal Government of Bhutan signed a grant agreement worth Nu 143 million (JPY 243 million) on 17th July 2025, to support higher education scholarships for nine Master’s and …
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In the hills of Chhoekhorling Gewog, Pema Gatshel, coffee is doing more than just filling empty fields left behind by dying orange orchards, it is reviving local hope and livelihoods. What began as a small pilot project two years ago, supported by the Bhutan Ecological Society and the gewog administration, …
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In the quiet slopes of Rollong, Mongar’s Narang Gewog, mango trees planted years ago by parents and grandparents are doing more than bearing fruit, they are quietly transforming household incomes and local routines. For 27-year-old Pema Dechen of Pangkhang village, the mango season is not just a few weeks of …
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Following an announcement by the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) on loan restructuring support measures regarding the loan deferral which ended on the 30th June, the Financial Institutions (FIs) have begun responding with internal reviews and client consultations. RMA introduced seven restructuring options, including interest-only payments and payment moratoriums for up …
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Bhutan’s long-delayed Goods and Services Tax (GST) will finally take effect from 1st January 2026, following the National Assembly’s endorsement of the GST (Amendment) Bill 2025 recently. Lawmakers rejected the National Council (NC)’s proposal to implement the tax immediately, citing the need for proper preparation and public awareness to avoid …
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Nu 530 million has been budgeted for the Creative Industry. The Minister for Industry, Commerce and Employment Namgyal Dorji said from the ESP of Nu 530 mn for Creative Industries and Media Nu 279.5 mn is for Creative industries and around Nu 190 mn is for two film halls. He …
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In response to the growing impact of youth migration on businesses, public services, and national productivity, the government has unveiled one of the most ambitious economic revitalisation plans to date. The strategy focuses on creating meaningful employment opportunities within Bhutan to curb the outflow of educated youth and strengthen the …
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Internet fluctuations continue to affect daily life across Bhutan, driven by a combination of rugged geography, rising data consumption, and the financial realities of network expansion. The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) Namgyal Dorji explained that these challenges are deeply linked to both physical and economic constraints. In …
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Amid a steady rise in scam calls and digital fraud across Bhutan, authorities are intensifying efforts to protect those most at risk, elderly citizens, rural residents, and young jobseekers who often have limited digital literacy. The Department of Law and Order (DLO), working closely with the Royal Bhutan Police, Royal …
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