DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

After more than two decades, Bhutan has hit a record-breaking conservation milestone with a population of 31 White-bellied herons. The announcement served as the main highlight of the 2026 International Conference in Thimphu. Bhutan holds the largest and most secure population of White-bellied herons, with a total of 31 individuals …

The Ministry of Health (MoH)  conducted a Health Emergency Management training and Simulation Exercise to strengthen Bhutan’s preparedness and response to public health emergencies. The training comes in the wake of recent health challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Nipah virus threat, which exposed gaps in emergency response and …

Tsirang has reached a significant milestone in its 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP), with a recently conducted midterm review highlighting a landscape of substantial economic growth coupled with a concerted push for greater local autonomy. As of 24th March 2026, the dzongkhag has demonstrated efficient fiscal management, utilizing approximately 74.18 percent …

On 17th March 2026, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by the Lekden D. Dorji’s lawyer in the Changangkha murder case of March 2024. The Thimphu District Court on 29th October 2025, sentenced Lekden D. Dorji to life imprisonment for the murder of a 25-year-old women in March 2024, at …

Yangsel Wangyel from the Royal Academy in Pangbisa, Paro has won the 18th Golden Youth Award. He received a fully funded scholarship from Bhutan Youth Development Fund (BYDF) in United World College in Thailand to pursue higher education. The first runner up is Ugyen Rigsel from Lamgong Higher Secondary School, …

Last week, the government announced that the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) has kept aside Nu 844 mn as a one-year interest subsidy of 4% for the hotel sector. It has been learnt that Financial Institutions are willing to given an additional 1% interest debate provided the ESP is approved. Around …

The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is reshaping how professional training institutes operate in Bhutan, affecting course pricing, administration, and student enrolment. Institutes say the new tax has added financial pressure in an already competitive market. One institute, choosing to remain anonymous, said that competition has made …

The Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority (BQPCA) has temporarily suspended and permanently de-registered several Education Consultancy and Placement Firms (ECPFs) over the years to ensure that applicants seeking education and employment opportunities abroad receive reliable and ethical services. ECPFs assist students with selecting programs, applying to universities, preparing documentation, …

Around Nu 166 million (mn) worth of copper cables were damaged in a fire that broke out on 21st  February at the storehouse of the Punatsangchu Hydropower Project I on the way to Basochhu. The fire occurred at the project’s storehouse at around 11 am to 12 pm, as reported …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has been working to address the shortage of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers in government schools. The issue has become important as schools try to maintain the quality of education and meet the growing demand for STEM subjects. Although recent …