The country generated USD 44.8 million (mn) in Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) revenue from January to April 2026, as the country welcomed a total of 60,629 SDF-paying tourists during the four-month period. According to the figures from the monthly statistical bulletin from RMA, 37,974 visitors were from India, contributing USD …
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The Digital Masterclass and IT Readiness program for 184 Department of Tourism-certified three-star hotels across Bhutan concluded on 17th June after more than three months of implementation. The program, which ran from March to June 2026, was funded by the Department of Tourism Bhutan with support from the ESP. The …
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) expressed concern over the growing volume of unresolved audit recoveries, and called for stronger inter-agency coordination to ensure timely follow-up and enforcement of pending cases. The PAC presented its review report on the Annual Audit Report (AAR) 2024–2025 and the follow-up on review reports from …
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Lungta (wind horse) prayer flags have long been a significant symbol of culture and religion in the Himalayas. These colorful flags are hoisted with the spiritual meaning of peace, compassion, good fortune, and wisdom to flourish. Hoisting prayer flags along monasteries, forests, hills, mountain passes, and trails has been a …
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Member of Parliament (MP) from Thrimshing constituency, Trashigang, Damchoe Tenzin, raised concerns in the National Assembly on 5th June 2026 over vacant Drungpa positions in some drungkhags, questioning the impact on local administration and service delivery. The MP noted that while Bhutan currently has 14 drungkhags following the upgrading of …
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Member of Parliament (MP) of the Radhi-Sakteng constituency, Tashi Tenzin, raised concerns over the recurring Yudhiri landslide along the Trashigang–Phongmey Dzongkhag Road, questioning the government on long-term mitigation plans for the vulnerable area. According to the MP, the Yudhiri area remains highly prone to recurring landslides, particularly during the monsoon …
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The MP from Khar-Yurung, Sangay Thinley, recently raised concerns that the 30-acre eligibility requirement for chain-link fencing scheme disadvantages small, scattered farming communities. In response, Lyonpo Younten Phuntsho, the Minister of MoAL explained that the 30-acre criterion was adopted to maximise collective benefits and manage limited public resources. Currently, the …
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By Dr Ugyen Tshewang Modern healthcare in Bhutan began only in the early 1960s, at a time when the country had limited health infrastructure and very few trained health professionals. A defining milestone in Bhutan’s healthcare history was achieved in 1962 when Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother, Azhi Kesang Choden …
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The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) says it is mobilizing funds to support critical infrastructure development in Damphu Town’s Local Area Plan (LAP) areas, where private construction activities have remained stalled for years due to infrastructure gaps and planning delays. The response came during the 27th Meet-the-Press session held …
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The country’s inflation rate rose to 6.07 percent in March 2026, driven largely by sharp increases in fuel prices, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF). The increase marks one of the highest inflation levels recorded in recent months, with food inflation reaching 7.07 percent and non-food inflation at 6.51 …
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