DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) is planning a magnesium production project aimed at producing refined magnesium ingots with an annual capacity of 10,000 tons using the Pidgeon process. The project is positioned as Bhutan’s first large-scale magnesium value-addition initiative. The project is currently at the feasibility study stage. The envisaged …

A total of 10,627 people visited the country in January 2026, more than doubling the 4,951 visitors recorded in January 2025. The increase of 5,676 visitors represents an approximate 115 percent growth compared to the same month last year. Indian visitors accounted for the largest share of arrivals. Of the …

Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) is offering a range of investment structures to attract diverse sources of capital, including leasehold arrangements, joint ventures, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models. Large tracts of land are available to accommodate projects of all sizes and types. The total investment and financial requirements will depend …

According to the Ministry of Health (MoH) Bhutan is maintaining heightened vigilance following the recent outbreak of the Nipah virus in West Bengal, India, confirmed on 12th January 2026.  The MoH has been closely monitoring the situation to prevent the virus from spreading into the country, working in collaboration with …

Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) plays a critical role in laying the foundation for children’s learning, behaviour, and overall development, making facilitators key to Bhutan’s long-term human capital growth. These facilitators support young children during their most formative years, helping to prepare them for formal schooling. According to recent …

A total of 155 content creators has been supported in the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 with a Nu 50 mn Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) fund. The Department of Media, Creative Industry, and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) under the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) says that has created 1,137 …

So far, it is well known that businesses with annual turnover of Nu 5 million (mn) and above come under compulsory GST registration. However, what is not known is that if a businessowner has multiple licenses under his or her name, and the combined are a turnover of Nu 5 …

Bhutan’s overall crime rate has declined over the past four years as per Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) data, but a closer examination reveals that road accidents, narcotics, sexual offences and cyber fraud are steadily rising. According to RBP statistics covering the period from 2022 to 2025, total general crime cases …

As the first light of dawn touched the southern hills of Samtse, two runners stood by the roadside, tightening their shoelaces against the cold. With backpacks on their shoulders and Bhutan’s national flag fluttering behind them, they began running, step by step, towards the other end of Bhutan.   The runners are part …

Businesses are confused about the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime and speak about the lack of advocacy. With 4,500 businesses under compulsory GST registration, the GST Help Desk has also been getting about a minimum of 100 people coming for enquiries and complaints daily. Several business owners said they …