DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

Globally, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes are responsible for nearly 80 percent of deaths, claiming around 41 million lives each year, with 77 percent occurring in low- and middle-income countries.  Bhutan mirrors this global trend, with the Ministry of Health (MoH) reporting …

Thimphu Thromde has intensified efforts to improve road safety and reduce traffic congestion in South Thimphu, undertaking a series of infrastructure projects that range from replacing outdated speed bumps with modern speed bumps to building underpasses and roundabouts. The works, which began in mid-July, are part of a broader plan …

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) has set a national target of generating 65,000 new industrial jobs by 2035. The target falls under the Industrial Development Ecosystem, which outlines seven expected outcomes with multiple national targets to drive industrial growth. It also seeks to ensure that 40 percent …

Sign language plays a crucial role in bridging the communication gap for persons with hearing impairments and ensuring their meaningful participation in society. It is not merely an alternative form of communication but an essential language that allows deaf individuals to express themselves, access information, and engage socially. In Bhutan, …

In a significant move to strengthen democratic transparency and accountability, Bhutan’s Parliament and the media have officially signed a comprehensive engagement strategy designed to enhance collaboration, improve information flow, and promote responsible journalism. The strategy, developed through an open dialogue during the Media-Parliament Symposium held from 11th to 13th August …

Bhutan launched its first National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), a centralised digital platform providing accurate, standardised maps and geospatial data to all government agencies, private stakeholders, and the public. Unveiled by Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the NSDI is designed to …

Phajo Nidup owes an estimated Nu 1 billion to various banks and private individuals. Of the above, Phajo is liable to pay the principal and interest payment of Nu. 657.759 million (mn) to various banks. There is then loan interest and penalty amounting to Nu. 129.154 mn. Phajo also owes …

The National Council (NC) in a press release alleged that the National Assembly (NA) had unilaterally removed the Priority Development Fund (PDF) from the Annual Budget Appropriation Bill after the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional but the NA did not consult with the NC or seek consensus before submitting for …

Voters in Trongsa’s Nubi-Tangsibji constituency will soon choose their next representative, with a bye-election set for 4th September 2025. The contest follows a voluntary resignation of former MP Tashi Dorji following his conviction for child molestation. It has drawn two seasoned candidates, each bringing distinct experience and pledges to the …

On 22nd July 2025, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) Paro forwarded the attempt to rape and battery case involving two men in their 30s to the Office of Attorney General (OAG). The two men, a 31-year-old bus driver and 39-year-old army personnel, during the early hours of 11th June 2025, …