Their Majesties The King and Gyaltsuen were conferred honorary doctoral degrees by Chulalongkorn University, Thailand at a ceremony held at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok on 22 December 2025. His Majesty was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy in International Development Studies in recognition of visionary leadership in advancing peace, inclusive development, …
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Following the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) report that found serious administrative lapses in three ESP loans sanctioned by Financial Institutions (FIs), a key question being raised is whether similar issues exist in other ESP loans, particularly larger, medium-scale loans. The ACC has specifically directed the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) to conduct …
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For many Bhutanese, going abroad is often imagined as a turning point toward financial stability, comfort, and a better life. Back home, there is a common belief that once someone lands overseas, money starts flowing easily and struggles fade away. Families place high hopes on their loved ones, seeing migration …
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Viral videos circulating online have shed partial light on the events leading up to a stabbing incident in Paro on the night of 7 December 2025, although police say the precise circumstances of the stabbing itself remain under investigation. One widely shared video from the same night, but at a …
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A detailed forensic autopsy report has concluded that the fatal head injuries sustained by detainee Biren Kumar Kafley are most consistent with a fall from a height or from a moving vehicle, rather than an impact from a small or focused object. This is important as it rules out that …
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The 118th National Day Royal Address focused primarily on the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), and within this, there were a few big and far-reaching announcements that, over time, will be the largest transfer of wealth to all Bhutanese. His Majesty The King said, “GMC will be structured as a company, …
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This National Day is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, at a time when, in the nearly twenty years of my own reign, we are engaged in a national endeavour of profound significance which will shape the future of Bhutan. …
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After a lot of delay and back and forth, the Cabinet has taken a final decision on the mobile data cut by rejecting Bhutan Telecom’s (BT) modified proposal, and so BT will be asked to implement the full mobile data charges cut of 50 percent for the Nu 49 to …
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The main eyewitness in the death of 33-year-old detainee, Biren Kumar Kafley, is Pema Thinley (34) from Gelephu who had come to Thimphu for the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF). The Bhutanese revisited Pema Thinley again with more detailed questions as the last time around Pema was busy and distracted …
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A 37-year-old man detained in connection with a drug case reportedly died by suicide inside the Haa police detention facility in the early hours of 16th December 2025. Sources shared that the deceased had been under detention at the Haa police station for nearly two months. The police did not …
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