His Majesty The King graced the 17th Convocation of the Royal University of Bhutan at the Royal Institute of Management, Simtokha, on 17 June 2026. His Majesty The King spoke to the graduates about Bhutan’s overarching goals as a nation: to survive amidst global challenges and hand over a more …
Read More »ICT Association calls for competitive procurement following RAA BITS audit findings
The ICT Association of Bhutan (ICTAB) has called for greater transparency and competition in government technology procurements following findings by the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) that identified major procurement and governance lapses in the Bhutan Integrated Taxation System (BITS 1.0) project. According to the audit report presented to the National …
Read More »Govt targets FDI, startup growth and regional industrial expansion in FY 2026-27
According to the State of the Nation (SOTN) report presented by the Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay, the government will mobilize Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth Nu 3.5 billion (bn) in the financial year (FY) 2026-27 by targeting high-potential sectors, such as clean technologies, creative industries, information technology and IT-enabled …
Read More »GLOF risk Thangza and Toenchey village relocation expected to start in 2027 after securing international funding
With a looming Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risks that haunts the people living in Thangza and Toenchey villages in Lunana, the need for the planned village relocation is extremely urgent to avert a catastrophic disaster. In the event of the outburst of Thorthomi Lake, people living in Thangza and …
Read More »Bhutanese man extradited from Perth over assault and property damage charges
A 38-year-old Bhutanese man has been extradited from Perth, Western Australia after failing to appear in court on assault and property damage charges. The case dates back to April 2025, when police were called to a disturbance at a home in Scullin in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Following initial …
Read More »Tourists encounter with a tiger
On 31st May at around 4 pm, a 33-year-old tour guide, Tshering Nidup, was travelling in a Toyota Hiace with four tourists and a driver from Bumthang to Phobjikha in Trongsa. About a five-minute drive from Chendebji Chorten, they encountered a tigress and her cub on the road. A 38-year-old …
Read More »HH Je Khenpo to administer Kathrid Empowerment and Kyilchog Dorji Threngwa
The Prime Minister’s Office announced that His Holiness the Je Khenpo has consented to administer the sacred Kathrid Empowerment and the Kyilchog Dorji Threngwa. This follows the earlier announcement made during the Kyilchog Dorji Threngwa Empowerment at Autshog Genzin Dratshang, that a similar empowerment would also be conducted in the …
Read More »Her Majesty graces Her Expression Festival
Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the inauguration of Her Expression Festival and Her Expression Vol. IX, an annual exhibition featuring artworks by women, at VAST Bhutan Gallery on 4 June 2026. Her Majesty officially opened the festival and viewed the artworks contributed by 73 women for this year’s edition of …
Read More »HRH The Gyalsey inaugurates special exhibition of HM Fourth Druk Gyalpo
His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck graced the consecration of a newly commissioned Guru Tshengye Thongdrol and the opening of a special exhibition at the Royal Textile Academy (RTA) on 2 June 2026, as part of the nationwide celebrations marking the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth …
Read More »GMC’s Project 108 seeks to build monuments of peace through collective effort
The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is preparing for one of the most ambitious spiritual and community initiatives in Bhutan’s recent history, with plans to construct 108 Jangchub Chortens simultaneously along the banks of the Mau Chhu on 1st November 2026 under what is known as Project 108. The initiative, inspired …
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