The lack of inclusive infrastructure in the capital city is a pressing concern for elderly citizens and persons with physical disabilities. While there have been efforts in maintaining footpaths and pavements for ease of passage, infrastructure in core areas, roads, and buildings lack inclusive design, making everyday life distressing for …
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On 26th May 2026, the Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS) in collaboration with the Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) hosted an inception workshop on a pilot forest certification initiative with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a reputed and globally recognized forest certification body. The project has been allocated USD 4.7 …
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The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has defended the ongoing stormwater and roadside drainage improvement works in Thimphu Thromde, stating that the interventions are based on detailed master planning and climate-resilient design considerations intended to address both current flooding issues and future urban demand. The clarification came in response …
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In a concerted effort to bridge the digital divide, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to bring reliable mobile connectivity to the nation’s most isolated regions. According to a recent Action Taken Report (ATR) presented by Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, Minister of MoICE, the …
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Kengkhar-Weringla MP Dorji Wangmo, during the question-and-answer session of the 6th sitting of Parliament, raised concerns over Bhutan’s declining birth rate and its wider demographic implications. The MP also highlighted that the Government’s proposed Third Child Incentive Programme of Nu 10,000 per month has reportedly been put on hold, pending …
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The Good Governance Committee (GGC) Chairperson, Lhendup Wangdi, deliberated on the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the resolution concerning the MAX System and Bell Curve Method during the 4th Sitting of the Fifth Session of the Fourth Parliament. According to the GGC, under the MAX System, a bell curve is …
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The Bhutan Taxi Association (BTA) has called for urgent reforms and stronger government intervention to accelerate Bhutan’s electric vehicle (EV) transition, warning that the continued rise in fossil-fuel vehicle imports could threaten the country’s carbon-negative status. The BTA said Bhutan’s EV transition cannot succeed through vehicle imports alone, and stressed …
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During the Question Hour session of the Fifth Session of the Fourth Parliament, Members of Parliament (MPs) from Khamdang–Ramjar and Kengkhar–Weringla constituencies questioned the proposed electricity tariff revision. MP Namgay Dorji of Khamdang-Ramjar constituency said hydropower remains a natural asset, one that translates to affordable energy for all Bhutanese, with …
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The Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill was introduced in the National Assembly (NA) on Friday by Finance Minister Lekey Dorji. The Bill was handed over to the Economic and Finance Committee and will be taken up for deliberation on 6th June. The Bill aims to promote investment in renewable energy …
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The National Budget Report 2026-2027, presented by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), has placed strong emphasis on social services, with major allocations directed towards health, education, civil service reforms, and youth development through Gyalsung. The health sector has been allocated Nu 12.4 billion (bn), with the report stating that the …
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