At the Drukyul Literature and Arts Festival, held from 2nd to 4th August this year, Singaporean lawyer-poet-playwright, Amanda Chong, and Indian actress-author, Huma Saleem Qureshi, came together in a session titled Challenging Stereotypes: Amanda Chong and Huma Qureshi in Conversation on Gender, Power, and Storytelling. Moderated by Tenzing Lamsang, Editor …
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The government is taking decisive steps to address chronic overcrowding at Chamgang Central Prison by expanding Open-Air Prisons (OAPs), new sites across dzongkhags have already been identified, and planning decentralizing to regional correctional facilities. As of July 2025, Chamgang houses 660 inmates in a facility designed for only 400, operating …
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The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) represented by the Director of Department of Geology and Mines Phuntsho Namgyal confirmed that the government has prioritized the Mines and Minerals Bill for the upcoming session of Parliament. The Bill is currently undergoing a legal review by the Office of the …
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Bhutan’s boxing aspirations are beginning to take shape on the Asian sporting stage, as the Bhutan Boxing Federation (BBF) prepares to send a team of young and promising athletes to compete in the prestigious Asian Boxing U19 & U22 Championships 2025. Scheduled to be held from 1st to 12th August …
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In a discovery that feels like nature’s own gift to the nation, Bhutan has added 19 flowering plant species to its official botanical records, a remarkable moment that brings fresh pride and wonder to a country already celebrated for its rich biodiversity. The study, led by Phub Gyeltshen and a …
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The former BBS CEO, Kaka Tshering, appealed to the High Court on 8th July against the District Court upholding his termination from BBS. The District Court held that the termination was found to be procedurally valid. The District Court had said the employment contract signed on 1st October 2023 was …
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The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is actively collaborating with international partnerships to strengthen Bhutan’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, with a particular focus on sustainability, innovation and excellence. MoESD Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa, during the 17th Meet-the-Press session, highlighted its recent engagements with key …
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The National Assembly passed the Income Tax Amendment Bill 2025, confirming a higher tax exemption for interest income from fixed deposits compared to dividends. Under the new law, interest income from fixed deposits will be exempt up to Nu 400,000 per year, while dividend income will remain tax-free up to …
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As presented in the State of the Nation report delivered by Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on 3rd July, the government has set out a detailed plan to raise the sector’s contribution from around 15 percent of GDP to Nu 50 billion (bn) by 2029, while keeping the heart of …
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Bhutan’s E-commerce industry is growing rapidly, but many businesses still depend on an informal delivery network that relies heavily on taxis and passenger buses. While this method is widely used due to its affordability and accessibility, it lacks essential features like tracking systems, resulting in frequent delays and unreliable service. …
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