In 14th Monthly Coordination Meeting between the Embassy of India, Thimphu (EoI) and the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan was held recently Deputy Chief of Mission, EoI handed over cheques amounting to Nu. 2.15 billion to Ministry of Finance. These are Nu. 1.35 billion …
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Bhutan has witnessed a concerning rise in infectious diseases, with new cases and deaths from tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, and malaria increasing compared to the previous years, according to the Ministry of Health’s Annual Health Bulletin 2025. These three diseases are collectively known as Big Three Infectious Diseases (BTIDS). They consistently …
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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was launched on 1st January with businesses having an annual turnover of Nu 5 million (mn) and above required to compulsorily register under the new tax regime. Businesses with an annual turnover of Nu 2.5 mn and above are eligible to voluntarily opt into …
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The National Council (NC), adopted all seven recommendations proposed by the Economic Affairs Committee (EAC), along with an additional recommendation, based on the Review Report on the Healthcare System. The recommendations focus on addressing key challenges in Bhutan’s healthcare system, including workforce planning, infrastructure development, digital health initiatives, local specialist …
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Bhutan welcomed home its young para-athletes with pride and joy after their inspiring performances at the 5th Asian Youth Para Games held in Dubai. Fourteen-year-old para-badminton player Cheyang Kuenchap made history for the country by winning a bronze medal, marking a proud moment for Bhutanese sports. Cheyang delivered a strong …
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A multi-agency task force formed by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) has completed a study on how high-voltage transmission lines affect private land and farmland across Bhutan. The report, finalized in October 2025, was prepared after reviewing documents, checking cadastral and geospatial data and carrying out field …
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Of the total ESP fund of Nu 15 billion (bn), the Government of India (GoI) had released Nu 10 bn to date. Nu 14,960.987 million (mn) of the total fund had already been fully allocated to agencies and financial institutions. As of 31st October 2025, overall expenditure stood at Nu. …
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Bhutan marked the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December with a meaningful celebration in Paro, the opening of the country’s first shop that sells products made by persons with disabilities, followed by a national gathering to talk about their rights, challenges, and hopes. The shop, called Dra=Nyam, …
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Member of Parliament (MP) Dorji Wangmo of Kengkhar Weringla raised concerns over the delay in the implementation of the government’s pledge to reduce mobile data charges by 50 percent. She questioned the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) on the status of the pledge after the …
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As concerns grow over the impact of excessive screen time on children, from disrupted sleep and reduced attention span to emotional and social difficulties, the scene in the Trashigang tells a different story. Here, children still choose the outdoors over the glow of mobile phones, spending their afternoons running through …
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