His Majesty The King graced the Passing Out Parade ceremony of the Gyalsung Training 2026 Batch – Cohort 1 at Gyalsung Academy, Gyalpozhing, Mongar on 27 May 2026. From Gyalpozhing, His Majesty addressed Gyalsups across all four Academies: Pemathang, Khotokha, and Jamtsholing. With the passing out of this cohort, which …
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Bhutanese in Australia remit USD 451.6 million in last 27 months For the last couple of years, it looked like the migration rush to Australia, which reached its peak in the Financial Year (FY) 2022 July-2023 June with 15,522 was coming down, but the latest data show that migration to …
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After a record long wait, the two countries of Bhutan and India have finally signed the all-important Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 1,020 MW Punatsangchu II (P II) project. The Bhutanese side was represented by Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and the Indian side was represented by NTPC Vidyut …
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As the summer season approaches, Bhutan is witnessing a surge in Indian tourist arrivals. While the increase is boosting the tourism sector, guides across the country say inadequate public facilities and logistical challenges are affecting visitors’ experiences. A 42-year-old tour guide, Tshering, said the lack of clean and accessible washroom …
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Many Bhutanese may have been surprised with the sudden introduction of the ‘Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill of Bhutan’ in this Session of Parliament. The Bill exempts indirect taxes such as Goods and Services Tax (GST), Customs Duty and Excise Duty on direct inputs used for the construction, installation, or …
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Nu 2.5 bn given by GoI for ESP to go back to GoI via fuel price support As of 21st May 2026, the government has spent Nu 1.531 billion (bn) in fuel price support of which Nu 1.469 bn has been spent for diesel and Nu 62 million (mn) for …
Read More »West Bengal is arguably the most important Indian state for Bhutan, as the majority of Bhutan’s trade and transportation passes through it, and any changes in the state tend to have a major impact on Bhutan. The recent state elections have led to a change in the state government with …
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6 individuals arrested The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has arrested six individuals, including two suspected receivers of stolen property, in connection with a series of chorten vandalism cases reported across multiple dzongkhags between January and May this year. Police said the arrests are following months of investigation into offences involving …
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The National Assembly passed a resolution on reforming the Max System and the Bell Curve system based on the recommendations of the Good Governance Committee (GGC). The main one was to review and reform the Bell Curve moderation system or forced ranking, have an independent grievance redressal mechanisms (Administrative Tribunal) …
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His Majesty The King with the Prime Minister and delegates from the India-Bhutan Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Parliament of India, at the courtyard of the Gyalyong Tshokhang on 14 May 2026. His Majesty The King graced the Opening Ceremony of the Fifth Session of the Fourth Parliament of Bhutan.
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