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As Bhutan faces rising cases of mental health issues, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the PEMA Secretariat are taking significant steps to decentralize mental health services and improve access to care across the country. Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, during the 17th Meet-the-Press session shared that the ministry plans to …

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) clarified that no official decision has been made regarding the feasibility of constructing an airport at Pongchula in Mongar. Contrary to recent speculations, the ministry stated that it has not issued any formal statement declaring the site viable for airport development. MoIT Lyonpo …

In Ramjar Gewog, Trashi Yangtse, where generations of farmers have worked the land through monsoon and heat, a new kind of rural development is taking root. It is not coming from contractors or machines, but from the farmers themselves — shoveling earth, hammering steel posts, and unrolling wire. They are …

National Assembly (NA) on 20th June 2025 adopted the Alternative Dispute Resolution (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2024 with all the 4 Members of Parliament present voting in favor. The Agreement will now be transmitted to the National Council (NC) as per the Rules of Procedure. Major changes were made in …

Thimphu records 22 cases Burglary cases have dropped sharply to just 58 incidents reported as of 9th June 2025. However, Thimphu continues to register the highest number of burglaries. According to Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) statistics, the Thimphu recorded 22 burglary cases so far in 2025 which is still the …

As monsoon rains continue to cause widespread damage to farm roads across Bhutan, Local Governments (LGs) are finding it increasingly difficult to manage the financial burden of restoration using their existing block grants. The issue, highlighted in a written question submitted by the Member of Parliament from the Kilkhorthang-Mendrelgang Constituency, …

With the monsoon season arriving from July to September, Bhutan once again faces the annual challenge of keeping its road network safe and passable. Heavy rains often trigger landslides, flash floods, and debris flows, particularly in southern regions with fragile geology. These natural events cause roadblocks and accidents, affecting travel …

In a renewed effort to improve accountability in Bhutan’s vehicle market, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) has launched a collaborative initiative with automobile dealers to strengthen consumer protection through clearer and fairer Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) in vehicle sales and services. The automobile sector continues to generate a …

714 EVs registered with only 75 charging stations in the country During the National Assembly’s question-hour session, the Minister for Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), Gem Tshering, revealed that Bhutan currently has 714 registered electric vehicles (EVs) but only 75 charging stations across the country. Of these, four are non-operational, …

Bhutan has formally integrated human-wildlife conflict management (HWCM) into its Gyalsung National Service training program to address the increasing frequency of human-wildlife conflicts. The initiative is being led by the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) with support from WWF-Bhutan under the IKI Living Landscape Project, which focuses on …