Bhutan may have been breathing a sigh of relief that it is not on any travel ban list of 39 countries, but all is not well as from 1st January 2026 Bhutan will be in a list of 13 countries that will need visa bonds for the business and tourism …
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The National Council (NC) failed to pass the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2025 after the Bill did not secure the required simple majority during the 16th sitting held on 25th December 2025. Of the 23 members present, only 11 voted in favour of the Bill, three voted against …
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For many couples in Bhutan, the desire to have a child is deeply tied to family expectations, social belonging, and emotional well-being. Yet, an increasing number of couples find themselves unable to conceive naturally, often facing not only medical challenges but also social stigma and emotional distress. As infertility emerges …
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Bhutanese embassies, consulates, and permanent missions joined the nation in celebrating the 118th National Day on 17th December 2025. Celebrations worldwide reflected Bhutan’s enduring values of unity and cultural pride, with live telecasts of His Majesty The King’s National Day Address from Bumthang serving as a central highlight. In New …
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Bhutan, like many nations today, faces a growing challenge—the migration of skilled and talented individuals seeking broader opportunities abroad. At the same time, rapid advancements in automation and digital technologies are reshaping how governments, businesses, and NGOs operate. These trends underscore an urgent reality: Bhutan must strengthen, upskill, and future-proof …
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Jude Wijesinghe (29 when arrested) was sentenced to 30 years in prison by the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Supreme Court for the murder of Tshewang Choden of Bhutan at the National Zoo & Aquarium at Yarralumla, in Canberra on 18 December, 2023. Wijesinghe stabbed Tsewang, who was his supervisor, 14 times …
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During the 11th Sitting of the Fourth Session of the National Assembly, the Member of Parliament (MP) of Thrimshing-Kangpara, Damche Tenzin, raised concerns over employment practices affecting contract teachers, ESP/GSP staff, and Non-Formal Education (NFE) instructors. The MP mentioned that there are currently 1,750 contract teachers, 2,480 ESP/GSP staff, and …
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A tragic accident in Mongar claimed the lives of five family members after their vehicle veered off a farm road at Takchhu at around 6 pm on 11th December 2025. The family was returning home from the Mongar Regional Referral Hospital when the accident occurred. Six people were travelling in …
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The National Assembly (NA) adopted the Amendment to the Reservation on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) during the 7th Sitting of the Fourth Parliament. The CRPD is an international treaty designed to protect and promote the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), ensuring they can …
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During the 3rd Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth Parliament, the Member of Parliament (MP) from the Gelephu constituency, Harka S. Tamang, raised a question to the Education Minister regarding the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD)’s efforts to align the education system with the Cambridge standards. …
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