At the Friday Forum held at the RUB Convention Hall in Thimphu on 17th October, the Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, delivered a keynote address on “Brand Bhutan” as part of the 12th anniversary special of the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS). RIGSS, established in 2013 under …
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Three new spiritual projects have been officially approved by His Majesty The King, Chairman of the Board of Directors (BOD) of Gelephu Mindfulness City on October 16, 2025 . These projects are in addition to the eight that were approved earlier this year. The Royal Kashos (Royal edicts) were formally …
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Despite persistent concerns over nurse shortages in the country’s hospitals and primary healthcare centers, the Ministry of Health (MoH) is stepping up efforts to increase staffing through a series of new recruitments. Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, said that the National Medical Services (NMS) inducted 191 Diploma Nurses with effect from …
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Despite repeated warnings and enforcement efforts, both online and traditional gambling continue in Bhutan. Police reports indicate a sharp increase in online scams and gambling activities conducted through platforms like Telegram, WeChat, WhatsApp and Tiktok while card gambling remains widespread across communities. According to the statistics of Royal Bhutan Police …
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Third PEMA symposium champions children and adolescents’ mental health and well-being The Third PEMA symposium on “Empowering Young Minds, Building Futures: Investing in Children and Adolescents’ Mental Health and Well-being” commenced in Thimphu from 6th to 8th October 2025 bringing together national and international experts, policymakers, and development partners to …
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After the recent flooding on the Amochu river there are concerns being expressed on the safety and viability of the the Phuentsholing Township Development Project (PTDP) with climate change expected to make floods worse and more unpredictable. There were some online even asking for the project to be abandoned. However, …
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Suchhu Hydropower Project (18MW) in Haa and Dagachhu Hydropower Project (125MW) in Dagana has sustained damage due to the torrential rains. At the Suchhu Hydropower Project, a section of the head race pipe and access roads has been affected, with erosion of backfill materials exposing sections of the penstock pipe. …
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Phuentsholing Township Development Project (PTDP), one of the country’s largest urban initiatives, is set to reshape the country’s commercial hub with a modern township designed to ease housing shortages, reduce congestion, and protect the town from flooding risks. Spread over 160 acres of reclaimed riparian land, the project is introducing …
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Youth out-migration is a growing concern in smaller dzongkhags like Haa, where many young people leave in search of education, jobs, and better opportunities. This trend is reducing the local workforce and affecting the economic and social vitality of rural communities. To this the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment …
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For decades, the biggest question haunting Bhutanese farmers was not about adequate rainfall or fertile soil, but about protecting their crops from the wildlife. Could they protect their crops from wild boars, deer, elephants, or monkeys long enough to harvest their grains and fruits? Entire acres of fertile land were …
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