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During the 3rd Sitting of the Joint Sitting of the Fourth Parliament, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) reviewed the findings of the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) and expanded its assessment to examine the state of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities and services in all 566 government schools across Bhutan. …

In Bhutan, children with disabilities often face barriers to accessing early intervention, specialized care, and inclusive education. Since its inception in 2012, Ability Bhutan Society (ABS) has been working to bridge these gaps, providing support and services that help children achieve their full potential and improve their quality of life. …

The Nu 15 mn and Nu 5 mn winners also share their experience Lucky Pem, an online lottery draw, announced its winners on the occasion of the 118th National Day, with the most anticipated prizes awarded to the top three winners. The first prize winner received Nu 15 million (mn), …

After a six-year break, the Dagap Farm Festival made its return in Dagana, aiming to promote local agricultural and livestock products while improving market access for farmers. The two-day festival, organised by the Dagana District Administration at the Dagapela Middle Secondary School’s football ground, was held on 14th-15th December 2025. …

Just before the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Punatsangchu Hydroelectric Project Authority (PHPA)  for the 1,200 MW P-I project had a meeting that green lighted stabilization measures on the right bank proposed by joint experts from both countries. As a part of this, an Indian team of experts …

With Reliance (Anil Ambani) increasingly looking unlikely to take part in the 770 MW Chamkharchhu I Hydropower Project the government has to have a plan ‘B.’ That Plan ‘B’ is the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) taking over the project in 2026 and then looking for other partners to replace …

The investment scale of the four approved FDI projects ranges from small-scale to large-scale, two between Nu 1–10 million, one between Nu 10–100 million, and one exceeding Nu 100 million. The projects, backed by investors from Finland, the USA and India, are expected to create about 261 jobs as outlined …

During the sectoral consultation on tax differentials and impact on pre-GST stock at the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI), several sectors, including automobile, ICT, and hardware businesses, have raised concerns over the government’s decision to implement the 5 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) beginning January 2026. According …

During the Question Hour Session of the National Council on 3rd December 2025, the Minister for Home Affairs, Tshering, outlined a series of major reforms the government is undertaking to strengthen Bhutan’s disaster management framework. The clarification came in response to questions raised by the Eminent Member of NC, Kesang …

During the Question Hour on Friday, the Member of Parliament from Wamrong Constituency asked the Finance Minister when the government would establish Pay commission to raise salaries of public servants. Finance Minister Lyonpo Lekey Dorji said every elected government since 2008 had established a pay commission and that the current …