Cannabis hidden in gym equipment and compressors; eight arrested as Bhutan used as transit route The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has detected an emerging trend in drug trafficking through international cargo consignments, with eight individuals arrested so far this year in connection with two cases. According to police, cannabis was …
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Cabinet Secretary Dasho Kesang Deki said the third child incentive was discussed in the cabinet on 16th February but a detailed study will be done before any implementation. She said, “The total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level and is projected to decline further, while the proportion of …
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Bhutan is targeting 25,000 MW of electricity by 2040, comprising 20,000 MW from hydro projects and 5,000 MW from solar projects under the National Energy Policy. An underlying assumption among many Bhutanese is that the country will continue to enjoy relatively cheap power tariffs (compared to the region) as more …
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The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has recently made significant progress in strengthening inclusive education in Bhutan. As of December 2025, MoESD has trained more than 600 educators, including Special Educational Needs (SEN) teachers and Inclusive Education Coordinators, to support students with disabilities. Data from the 50 designated …
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Owing to concerns over air quality and air pollution in the capital city, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) provided a thorough and a clearer overview on the air quality status. The air quality is characterized by an increasing level of Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentrations in …
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Gold and silver prices have experienced a significant rise and fall during January and February months. Jewellers in Thimphu say that while there are relatively fewer customers, there are no sharp trends of buying and selling of gold and silver amid surging prices. According to APMEX (a leading ecom platform …
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In a move to transition bilateral relations, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Bhutan, Ina H Krisnamurthi, is calling for deeper collaboration through digital banking technology, educational scholarships, and increased participation in the Trade Expo Indonesia. Ambassador Krisnamurthi said that she visited Bhutan three times and saw immense …
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26 participants from PEMA Rehab (Mitshey Yarab Lamzang) completed a five-day iSprint Social Entrepreneurship training program conducted by Innovate Bhutan from 9th to 13th February under the theme “Community by Innovation.” The intensive workshop aimed to equip participants with practical entrepreneurial tools, creative problem-solving skills and the confidence to design …
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Bhutan has ranked 18th out of 182 countries and territories in the Transparency International (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, scoring 71 out of 100, according to the latest index released on 10th February 2026. Of the 182 countries assessed, 122 scored below 50, indicating that the majority of nations …
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While there has been a lot of focus on the impact of GST on goods, the main impact is on the service sector which mostly never had sales tax before except for some tourist rated hotels, restaurants and cable services. Bhutan’s service sector is mostly small units but provides the …
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