One of the most anticipated decisions in recent times is the mobile data cut proposed by the Bhutan Telecom (BT) which is currently with the regulator Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA). BT had submitted higher cuts for lower packages and lower cuts for higher packages. The BT said it …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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