After all the court verdicts, a big question hanging over the Phajo Nidup case was how would he pay back the banks and numerous private parties he owed money to, coming to Nu 1.4 billion? In a recent development, the Supreme Court (SC) has allowed Phajo to auction or sell …
Read More »RMA may introduce surcharge on cash deposit and withdrawal from banks
The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) issued a public notification on 1st September 2025 where it said to reduce the risk of counterfeit banknotes, protect currency from fuel-related damage, and support Bhutan’s transition toward a cash-lite digital economy, the RMA , in close collaboration with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), urged …
Read More »CDK withdraws from BFW after misleading press releases by DoMCIIP and RTA
Several legal holes in the arguments by DoMCIIP and RTA Chandrika Tamang, has decided to withdraw her design house, CDK GYENCHA, from the upcoming Bhutan Fashion Week (BFW) after the Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) and the Royal Textile Academy (RTA) declined her pleas to give …
Read More »A closer look at the ESP allegations
The Opposition Party and the Prime Minister on 10th September 2025 in separate letters asked the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to look into various allegations on the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) floating on the social media. The Opposition Party also put up its letter to the ACC along with attachments which …
Read More »Foreign Minister updates on status of Bhutanese in Nepal amid unrest
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, D. N Dhungyel, has confirmed that Bhutanese nationals in Nepal, including pilgrims, officials, and those working with international agencies, are safe despite the ongoing unrest. Lyonpo said that few Bhutanese pilgrims who had traveled to Nepal had already returned on 11th September …
Read More »Fashion Designer Chandrika says Bhutan Fashion Week and its concept was her idea but it has been stolen by others
Bhutan is all set to host the Bhutan Fashion Week (BFW) from 27th October to 1st November as a joint initiative of the Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) in collaboration with the Royal Textile Academy (RTA). Funded by DoMCIIP from the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), this …
Read More »“I am blessed to work with my people”: His Majesty at GMC
Second phase sees over 7,000 citizens contribute to nation’s most ambitious project His Majesty The King addressed thousands of volunteers at the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) during the launch of the second phase of the mass volunteer program on 4th September. Speaking to volunteers from all walks of life, including …
Read More »New Bangladesh Embassy: Where the Himalayas Meet the Bay of Bengal
Bhutan had gifted a 1.5-acre plot of land to Bangladesh for the construction of its embassy in Hejo, symbolizing the growing partnership between Bhutan and Bangladesh. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Bangladesh Chancery Complex and Ambassador’s Residence took place on 27 November 2023, and after years of careful planning and …
Read More »National education policy to transform learning from ECCD onwards
The National Education Policy (NEP) was developed in line with the Royal Decree issued by His Majesty The King on 17th December 2020, which called for urgent reforms in Bhutan’s education system. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has officially published the policy after extensive consultations and analysis …
Read More »570 MW Wangchu to cost Nu 60 bn and start construction in 2026
Adani Power, India’s largest private power producer, and Druk Green Power Corp. Ltd. (DGPC), Bhutan’s state-owned generation utility, on friday signed the Shareholders Agreement (SHA) for setting up a 570 MW Wangchu hydroelectric project. An in-principle understanding on the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was also initialed. Most importantly, the Developers …
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