Before 2023, knee replacement surgeries had to be referred to Kolkata, India with the cost per knee coming to around Nu 200,000 plus and two knees coming to around Nu 500,000. In Vellore it can cost Nu 600,000 per knee. After the successful first total knee replacement surgery in Bhutan …
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Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) reported record financial results for the financial year 2025, contributing Nu 24.83 billion to the Royal Government through dividends, taxes and royalties, the highest annual contribution since its establishment. According to DHI’s FY2025 performance report, Group income increased by 23.38 percent to Nu 91.81 billion, …
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There were some reports last year and this year claiming that Bhutan’s coal reserves are depleted, and the reports are mainly based on the Environmental Accounts Statistics 2024 and 2025. However, the Department of Geology and Mines (DGM) under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources disputed this claim and …
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The RMA alerted the general public to a fraudulent Telegram group falsely representing itself as an official RMA channel, offering investment schemes with guaranteed returns within 2-3 days. This fraudulent communication unlawfully invokes the name of the RMA and the Governor to deceive the public and solicit investments under false …
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Farmers say the livestock insurance scheme came too late to protect animals already reared, while poor awareness and rising feed costs left many unable to insure their pigs before the devastating outbreak The ongoing pig disease outbreak in Samtse has left farmers facing devastating financial losses, with livestock worth tens …
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A football match intended to celebrate competition turned tense when a fight broke out between supporters of Thimphu FC and Drukpa FC during their match at Changlimithang Stadium on the night of 7 July 2026. A video of the incident, which circulated widely on social media, showed a group of …
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The Department of Home Affairs of Australia, which is responsible for immigration and visa processing, has revised the application charges for several visa categories, including those commonly used by international students and short-term visitors. The increased visa application charges are across four key categories affecting international applicants, including students and …
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The minister asks if it is time to ban social media for kids The Minister of Education and Skills Development, in response to public concerns over bullying incidents in schools, including the recent Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School (MSS) case, said the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) maintains a …
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The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Chandra Bahadur Gurung gave a comprehensive analysis of road closures in Bhutan and what is being done about it. Five-year road closure duration analysis Comprehensive analysis of road closure data across five fiscal years reveals a deeply concerning trajectory of increasing closure durations. This …
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Bhutan is choosing a unique path for its transport sector. Many neighboring Indian states now use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to lower costs and emissions. However, the government has not actively explored this option. During the 29th Meet-the-Press session, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, recently …
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