The Paro Dzongkhag Court will be giving a deferred judgment in the embezzlement case of the former Paro BNB Bank Teller in the Nu 7.9 million (mn) embezzlement case. This essentially means that the case is temporarily closed, and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) can only charge her …
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A major tax change that is being proposed in the upcoming Parliamentary session is doing away with the Business Income Tax (BIT) entirely, and instead replacing it with the Personal Income Tax (PIT). Currently, companies that are not incorporated or are single proprietor-owned, like grocery shops, restaurants, etc., come under …
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Bhutan is preparing to test an innovative siphon-based water management system to reduce the risk of a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) from Thorthormi Lake in Lunana, one of the most dangerous glacial lakes in the country. The pilot project, led by the National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), …
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The recent India-Pakistan conflict, which took place from 7 to 10 May 2025, has led to a wave of travel cancellations in Bhutan, particularly affecting Indian tourists. The impact comes at a time when Bhutan’s tourism sector was showing signs of strong recovery after a slow start to the year. …
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During the public hearing on the implementation of the Economic Stimulus Program (ESP), held on May 16 and conducted by the Economic and Finance Committee (EFC) of the National Assembly, several concerns related to the program were raised and discussed by committee members and witnesses. One of the issues raised …
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His Majesty The King offered prayers at Punakha Dzong on the occasion of Zhabdrung Kuchoe on 7 May 2025. Zhabdrung Kuchoe marks the anniversary of the passing of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the founder of the Bhutanese State. Punakha Dzong was the principal seat of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.
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As tensions between India and Pakistan escalated, and Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks in the Indian states of Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat, which have Bhutanese students, there is heightened concerns among Bhutanese families who have their children pursuing higher education in India. The Foreign Minister Lyonpo D.N Dhungyel said, …
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On 6th May media outlets in Thailand reported that Denis Bichuk, a 36-year-old Russian, admitted to smuggling 415.72 grams of hashish to Thailand that he claimed he picked up in Bhutan and ingested in condoms to avoid customs’ check. Denis was arrested by Police in the island of Koh Phangan …
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RSF also shares tips on how Bhutan can get its press freedom rankings up The 2025 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) delivered a rude shock for the six private newspapers in Bhutan when its country report on Bhutan under the topic ‘Economic Context,’ said, “Privately owned …
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Under this paper’s observation and as confirmed by multiple sources, the Emergency Department at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) is experiencing a critical shortage of health workers and patient beds. Some of the health workers at JDWNRH say the ongoing staff shortage in the Emergency Department is placing …
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