His Majesty The King recognised a team of 21 traditional Tit Tar practitioners from Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Singapore, led by Master Chris Leong and Master Erik Leong, for their compassionate and selfless service to the people of Bhutan on 4 June 2026. The medals were awarded during a …
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Bhutan stands out as one of the very few countries in the world with three must pass subjects of Dzongkha, English and Math from class 4 to 10 and then Dzongkha and English as a must pass in class 10 and 12. At a time when education systems are evolving …
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On the morning of 2nd June 2026, the Bank of Bhutan (BoB) issued a notification stating that the application window for the ESP Education Loan scheme for the 2026 Summer Intake is open from 9 am onwards in its (37) branches across the country until 30th June 2026. However, by …
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On 20th May 2026 The Bhutanese sent questions to the Ministry of Finance media focal asking for the amount spent on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) so far, and the manpower allotted for GST implementation so far. The media focal said that the ministry is extremely tied up with …
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The issue regarding long immigration lines and the lack of toilet facilities in tourist spots has been reached Parliament as the Member of Parliament (MP) of Lamgong-Wangchang constituency, Sonam Tashi, raised a question to the Home Minister during the Question Hour session on Friday, 5th June. MP Sonam Tashi said …
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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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