This paper previously reported that while 711 career opportunities were announced under BCSE 2026, nearly half were allocated to technical services. In contrast, graduates in the education services category are competing for a significantly smaller number of vacancies despite having a much larger pool of applicants. One such group is …
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Member of Parliament (MP) Kinzang Wangchuk from Drametse-Ngatshang constituency in Mongar has questioned the recurring pavement failures on Bhutan’s Primary National Highways (PNH) at high-altitude passes, despite repeated expenditure on repairs and resurfacing works. During the ongoing National Assembly’s session on 9th June 2026, the MP sought written clarification from …
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The Member from Drametse–Ngatshang Constituency sought clarification on actions taken following the Anti-Corruption Commission’s investigation into the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), including measures to address the misuse of funds and strengthen accountability. The Finance Minister informed the House that the funds associated with all three projects found by ACC had …
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The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has announced that a comprehensive study on taxi supply and demand, which will guide future decisions on the issuance of taxi licenses, is expected to begin in the next fiscal year under a World Bank-supported project. The update was provided during the 28th …
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Residents of Lunana can look forward to relief from high commodity prices as the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has confirmed the re-establishment of a Farm Shop in the remote highland gewog. The decision comes after the Member of Parliament for Khamaed-Lunana Pema Drukpa, raised concerns regarding the severe …
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The National Assembly on Friday passed the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2026, with all 45 Members voting in favor of the motion. The amendment proposes the inclusion of 22 new items under Schedule IV C of the principal Act, which lists goods exempted from GST. The …
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The National Council (NC) has adopted the Framework Agreement on the Establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) on 18th May 2026. The agreement has been endorsed unanimously by all the 24 members voting in favour. To give a brief background on the deliberation of the framework agreement, it …
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Bhutan is charging toward its ambitious 25,000 MW target by 2040. The FY 2026-27 budget allocates Nu 1.58 billion (bn) to the energy sector, aiming to nearly double its GDP contribution. Key investments include the Nu 25.0 million (mn) for a 1 MW turbulent micro hydropower pilot, Nu 568.2 mn …
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The Dagachhu Hydropower Project, which has remained non-operational since October 2025 after severe monsoon flooding damaged several critical components, is now preparing to resume operations, according to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR). The Director General (DG) of the Department of Energy, Karma Penjor Dorji, said the flooding …
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The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is strengthening its response to substance use among young people through a multi-layered approach that focuses on care, early intervention, and community support. The initiative is being implemented alongside existing recovery and rehabilitation efforts, including support systems such as the Yarabling Recovery …
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