By Thukten Tenzin As I walked through the main entrance of the Wangduechhoeling Palace, a wave of awe and reverence stopped me on my tracks. Stepping into the heart of the Monarchy’s history, every brick and stone seemed to whisper tales of our forefathers’ strength, vision, and resilience. I was …
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Bhutan is proceeding with a major financial overhaul, and preparation for the upcoming implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and is heavily focused on institutional readiness within the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC). In alignment with readiness objectives, the DRC has successfully recruited 103 contract employees specifically …
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Even as Tama’s turmeric farmers in Zhemgang celebrate their growing success, the group of seven women and one man now face a more complex challenge, scaling up their enterprise amid persistent hurdles in labor, mechanization and land. For years, the group has supplied dried turmeric to Menjong Sorig Pharmaceuticals, becoming …
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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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