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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The government has acknowledged the challenges faced by contractors due to recent increases in fuel and petroleum-based construction input prices, but says immediate price adjustment relief for all ongoing government projects is not legally feasible under the current procurement framework. The clarification came in response to a question raised by …
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… Exploring Nature-based and wildlife tourism in Jomolhari By Yangchen C Rinzin I packed my bag for our field mission to Jomolhari with a clear purpose. It was to meet people, talk about our project, install camera traps for snow leopards, and understand the realities of human–wildlife conflict in these …
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The Ministry of Finance (MoF) clarified that while the Property Tax Act of Bhutan 2022 allows property tax payments to be made in instalments, such arrangements are intended as a discretionary relief measure for taxpayers facing genuine financial hardship rather than a standard mode of payment. The clarification came in …
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