Negotations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bhutan and Thailand has been completed and is awaiting the completion of Thailand’s internal ratification process before it can enter into force. Bhutan has already fulfilled its mandatory requirement by completing its own internal ratification procedures, according to the Ministry of Industry, …
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Global climate research institutes urge timely informed decision-making, planning and preparedness measures International sources and news outlets confirm that El Niño has officially begun. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, also addressed it by saying that El Niño “is at our doorstep”. According to the National Oceanic and …
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Following The Bhutanese’s recent coverage on the Royal Bhutan Police seizure of counterfeit Indian currency worth INR 1.77 million, this reporter examined a confirmed counterfeit ₹500 note alongside a genuine note to highlight the key security features that help distinguish real currency from fake notes. The case, involving two Bhutanese …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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