DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

Local leaders call for jobs, business opportunities and fair compensation as hydropower project progresses Residents and local leaders of Trashiyangtse have welcomed the Khorlochhu Hydropower Project (KHPL), seeing it as an opportunity to boost economic activity and create new development opportunities in the dzongkhag. However, during the consultation meeting in …

A total of 2,192 graduates will sit for the Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE) Main Examination this year, an increase of 209 candidates compared to last year’s 1,983 candidates. Of the total candidates, 594 are from Administrative Services, 214 from Finance Services, 43 from Dzongkha Services, 229 from PGDE and …

Transport sector records highest year-on-year inflation at 6 percent, while electricity prices decline 3.46 percent According to figures released by the National Statistics Bureau (NSB), the Producer Price Index (PPI) recorded average year-on-year inflation of 2.73 percent in the second quarter of 2026, covering April to June. The index measures …

In a world increasingly defined by digital noise, 26-year-old Bhutanese artist Tandin Chophel is turning back to the quiet, temporal language of the landscape. His debut solo exhibition, “Where the Winds Meet”, currently on display in Thimphu until 1st October 2026, serves as both a retrospective of his development since …

A total of 1,277 civil servants were reported to have separated from the civil service in the first six months of 2026. Of this, 891, representing 69.8 percent, have left via voluntary resignation, with some likely leaving for studies or employment opportunities abroad of the reported separations. The data shows that …

Happiness Center in Phuentsholing says long-term recovery depends on continued support as many recovering individuals struggle with stigma, unemployment and relapse For many individuals recovering from substance and alcohol use disorders, completing rehabilitation is only the beginning of a much longer journey. Without continued emotional, social and practical support, many …

Drug-related offences remained the largest share of prosecutions as the Office recovered Nu. 36.65 million through judgment enforcement The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) handled 1,014 cases during the 2025–26 financial year while recovering Nu. 36.65 million through judgment enforcement, but says growing legal complexity and increasing demand for …

The Education Minister Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa said that the final outcome of the Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School case will be determined by the relevant law enforcement and judicial authorities, clarifying that school disciplinary action and criminal proceedings follow separate processes. The clarification comes after questions were raised over the …

As Bhutan doubles down on securing its digital future against potential blackouts and single-route vulnerabilities, the much-anticipated Third International Internet Gateway (3IIG) project is navigating regulatory checks with an eye toward an early 2027 operational rollout. While the strategic project is primarily built to safeguard e-resilience, particularly for national nodes …

Business licence holders across the country have called for the introduction of a single-window licensing system that would allow multiple business licences to be processed under one roof, saying the current system is time-consuming, costly and inconvenient. The concerns were raised during the consultation meetings on the Business Regulatory Process …