Bhutan’s two legislative Houses, the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council (NC) have raised an urgent and unified call for stronger policies and coordinated efforts to tackle the growing threats of crime, alcohol abuse, and substance misuse particularly among the country’s youth. Deliberations in both houses this week highlighted …
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The College of Language and Culture Studies (CLCS) in Taktse, which had been facing closure due to concerns about graduate unemployment and programme relevance, will reopen in the Autumn Semester of 2026 with an initial intake of just 35 students. The reopening, follows extensive consultations led by the Vice Chancellor …
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During the question-hour session, on 27th May Khamdang Ramjar Constituency’s MP Namgay Dorji highlighted that eastern Bhutan has enormous potential for the promotion of tourism due to its rich cultural heritage, diversity, unspoiled natural beauty and unique experiences. However, the lack of reliable airstrip and the region’s remote location discourages …
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The Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC) has revealed that nearly 9,575 acres of private land across the country are affected by the presence of transmission and distribution (T&D) lines. The study, conducted in August 2024 using geo-spatial data and private land records from the National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS), found that …
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Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed serious concern over the backlog of corruption cases, with 32 cases still pending in court some dating as far back as 2007. The issue was highlighted during the presentation of the action taken report (ATR) on the resolutions related to the Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) Annual …
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13 complaints to ACC from 2019-24 against media agencies and the regulatory authority On 30th December 2024 the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) sent out a letter to all media houses, saying that while a free and independent media is vital to a vibrant democracy, media organizations themselves maybe susceptible to various …
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In the highland settlement of Geduchhu, a quiet yet significant transformation is unfolding in Bhutan’s agricultural sector. A trout farming venture, launched just six months ago by 28-year-old entrepreneur Mr. Kumar, is gaining attention as a promising model for sustainable aquaculture and rural enterprise. Set against the backdrop of Bongo …
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Forensic experts in Bhutan continue to face significant challenges in conducting timely and thorough investigations into unnatural deaths, largely due to deeply ingrained religious beliefs that discourage autopsies. Many Bhutanese believe that post-mortem examinations interfere with the deceased’s rebirth and delay crucial funeral rites, leading to reluctance among families to …
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6 individuals arrested On 12 May 2025, three Indians aged 28, 29, and 30 were arrested at the Paro International Airport for smuggling illicit substance. This marks the fourth case of Indians arrested at the airport for smuggling illicit substance into the country though the intent was to take the …
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In the quiet hills of Thakhorling village, Tsirang, a humble farmer is leading a remarkable movement, one that may shape the future of Bhutan’s rural poultry farming. Mon Bahadhur Sunwar is not a scientist or a policy maker, yet his work has caught the attention of national institutions. Tending to …
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