As the third group of volunteers begin their work in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) His Majesty The King announced the launch of Pelsung on 7th October 2025. Pelsung, meaning Guardians of Prosperity, is a new national initiative to engage Bhutanese youth in developing creative and practical solutions for the GMC. …
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As overtopping continues on the 1,020 MW Tala Dam, which is Bhutan’s cash cow and a key source of revenue, there are now serious concerns on the dam stability and its equipment. How the overtopping happened On 4th October Saturday night, as heavy rains lashed across Bhutan, a Tala dam …
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Chandrika Tamang of CDK Design House has been seeking legal advice and representation over the last one month on her idea and proposal of Bhutan Fashion Week (BFW) being appropriated by the Royal Textile Academy (RTA) and the Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP), however, so far, …
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RAA also doing a performance audit on ESP With growing controversy surrounding the ongoing Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), the ESP Steering Committee has decided to strengthen and enhance monitoring of the various ESP programs including the Concessional Credit Line. A senior official said that the ESP Steering Committee used to …
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By 10th October evening a more complete picture of the extensive damage caused by the 5th October floods across the country has emerged. These floods caused extensive damage to bridges, roads, farm infrastructure, and residential structures. 3 people are likely dead as two persons are reported missing in Haa Dzongkhag …
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His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen blessed the Royal Dassai tika, which will be sent to dzongkhags across Bhutan for families celebrating the festival on 29 September 2025. Dassai is the most significant festival for the Hindu community in Bhutan. It is celebrated over 10 days with …
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During the 2023/24 General Elections, there is a PDP campaign video of the PDP President, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, talking about the proposed Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) to a small Zomdu. He asks the audience how the nation’s economy will recover, and gives the answer himself saying, through the ESP. Dasho …
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With claims and counter claims, a few things will decide whether corruption has occurred in the Economic Stimulus Plan’s (ESP) Nu 3 billion (bn) Concessional Credit loans given at 4 percent. The only agency that has the legal right and statutory authority to investigate allegations of corruption in Bhutan is …
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The Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, commented on the public controversy over the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) loan issues during the monthly meet-the-press on friday. He said he had informed the new Indian Ambassador to Bhutan about the ESP controversy, noting that the issue reflects the program’s popularity and the …
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The Ministry of Education, Skills and Development (MoESD) had earlier set the official school starting age at six years (or above 5 years and 6 months), citing children’s physical and mental readiness and international best practices. However, the Prime Minister, during the 20th Meet-the-Press session, said that as per a …
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