The Sephu Solar Power Plant has so far injected about 13.55 million units of electricity into the national grid, with the highest monthly generation of 3.30 million units recorded in December. According to Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), this trend is expected to continue for the next few …
Read More »Govt’s plan to clear remaining potato stocks of 930 MT
With 930.9 metric tonnes of potatoes currently remaining in Phobjikha and Gangtey, the government has announced a distribution plan targeting schools and Gyalsung Academies. To address broader market gluts, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) is also exploring options for the export of high-quality seed potatoes to Bangladesh under …
Read More »Cambridge-aligned textbooks for classes IX and XI are ready for the 2026 rollout
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) said that around 400 teachers have been tasked with developing new textbooks aligned with the Cambridge Curriculum. The textbooks will cover classes PP to XII and include approximately 103 different textbooks. Throughout the process, MoESD has been seeking guidance from the Cambridge …
Read More »The country records higher FDI investment value in 2025
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) activity in Bhutan showed mixed trends in 2025, with a slight decline in the number of approved projects, but a substantial increase in overall investment value. During the year, the Department of Industry approved 14 FDI projects with a total investment value of Nu 73.76 billion …
Read More »World Bank Group approves USD 815 mn financing package for 1,125 MW Dorjilung
The World Bank Group’s Boards of Executive Directors in Washington today approved a financing package to increase the Kingdom of Bhutan’s hydropower generation, facilitate regional clean energy trade, expand economic opportunities, and create jobs. The 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Project located on the Kurichhu River in eastern Bhutan, will generate …
Read More »Cabinet asks ESP Committee to make more hotels eligible for 4 percent interest subsidy
In December 2025, the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) Steering Committee approved the 4 percent loan interest subsidy for hotels under the Reinvigoration Fund (RGF) of the ESP. The matter was recently presented to the Cabinet for final approval; however, the issue has been sent back with concerns that there are …
Read More »Over 3,000 businesses register for GST in two weeks after its implementation
More than 3,280 businesses have registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime over the past two weeks, with Thimphu accounting for the highest number of registrations. According to the Director General of the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC), Sonam Jamtsho, 1,820 of the registered businesses are based …
Read More »Kaizen session by JICA and MoF in Thimphu
The Finance Minister Lekey Dorji opened the “Kaizen Knowledge Sharing Seminar” at Terma Linca where more than 50 officials from private sector, SoEs including DHI, Gedu college of Budiness and RIM, and other Government agencies took part. This seminar is organised by DMDF, MOF in collaboration with JICA. Kaizen is …
Read More »A lot of digging as Thimphu Thromde accelerates 30 projects
You may have noticed a lot of digging happening these days around Thimphu. This is a part of Thimphu Thromde’s 30 comprehensive urban renewal projects initiated in June 2025. These efforts focus on drainage upgrades, road widening, and climate-resilient infrastructure to counter flooding, landslides, traffic congestion, and the strains of …
Read More »MoESD rolls out nationwide winter programs to keep students engaged beyond the classroom
With schools closed for the winter break, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has rolled out a wide range of structured programmes across the country to ensure that students and youth remain actively engaged beyond the classroom. Rather than viewing the winter break as idle time, the ministry …
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