DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

A petition to increase the maximum permissible building height in Dzongkhag Yenlag Throms from the current two storeys to five was tabled in the National Assembly by the Member of Parliament from Bongo-Chapcha constituency, Pempa.  The petition, forwarded by the Chukha Dzongkhag Tshogdu, called for a revised regulations based on …

Responding to a wave of debate and opposition, particularly from the Opposition Party, the government through the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has now expressed its rationale decision to reinstate the Class X cut-off point for admission into Class XI. MoESD frames the policy as a forward-looking reform …

In a proactive move to curb substance abuse and limit access to illicit drugs, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has initiated a nationwide cannabis plant uprooting program. The initiative aims to reduce easy accessibility, raise community awareness, and foster public participation, and target high-risk and vulnerable areas across the country. …

A disturbing case of child sexual abuse has come to light in Paro, where a man has been arrested and charged with raping and impregnating his minor daughter. The case, now before the Paro District Court, has shocked the local community and raised serious concerns about child protection and family …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued a firm warning to individuals and entities operating unauthorized private healthcare facilities in Bhutan. In a notification issued, MoH reminded the public that under Section 47 of the Healthcare Services Rules and Regulations (HSRR) 2025, no healthcare services may be provided without technical …

The 18 MW Suchhu Hydropower Project in Sombaykha, Haa was formally commissioned on Thursday. Speaking at the inauguration, the Prime Minister congratulated all those involved – Druk Green Power Corporation, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, local leaders and communities, and private sector partners – for their collective efforts …

In response to the escalating burden of lifestyle-related illnesses in Bhutan, the Ministry of Health organized a virtual conference titled “Food as Medicine”, focusing on the prevention and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Held via Zoom, the event featured a distinguished lineup of experts in the fields of health, including …

Bhutan has a growing alcohol crisis that is draining the country’s economy and overwhelming the health system. According to the Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, the nation incurs an estimated annual loss of Nu 6.5 billion (bn) due to alcohol-related harm, which is equivalent to 2.6 percent of Bhutan’s Gross Domestic …

In response to the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA)’s recommendation to explore beef imports to address domestic shortages, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has clarified that there is no ban on beef importation into Bhutan. MoAL emphasized that beef and other meat products can be imported as …

Although the overall unemployment rate dropped to 3.6 percent in 2025, youth unemployment remains high at 17.1 percent. With more graduates  to enter the job market this year, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) has laid out steps to create jobs and support young people transitioning from school …