Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the Salhang Tendrel of the Kurukulee Centre in Gelephu Mindfulness City. Her Royal Highness Princess Deki Yangzom Wangchuck, Her Royal Highness Princess Dechan Wangmo Wangchuck, and Ashi Yeatso Lhamo accompanied Her Majesty for the Salhang Tendrel on 13 March 2026. The Kurukulle Centre, presided over …
Read More »How GCIT is tackling AI wiping out IT jobs and more
The Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT) was set up not only as an IT college in October 2017 but also as a center of excellence in IT. However, the rapid global rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through various tools has led to the disappearance of many entry-level coding jobs …
Read More »Tourism industry faces a surge in cancellations
Drukair has suspended all flights to Dubai until 28th March following an announcement from the UAE Civil Aviation Authority and Dubai Airport, as airlines adjust schedules amid heightened tension after the military conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran that began on 28th February 2026. Hotels and tour …
Read More »New Chief of Police Brigadier Phub Gyaltshen outlines his priorities ahead
Strengthening professionalism, enhancing policing capabilities, and deepening public service among key priorities The newly appointed Chief of Police of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), Brigadier Phub Gyaltshen, has outlined a forward-looking vision that will guide policing in Bhutan in the coming years, centered on strengthening institutional professionalism, enhancing law enforcement …
Read More »Students’ Performance Report 2025: Royal Academy tops class X and VIII in subject-wise mean scores
The Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA) has released the Students’ Performance Report 2025, providing an overview of the academic performance of students who appeared for the board examinations. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of students’ results, highlighting trends in subject-wise performance and learning outcomes across schools. …
Read More »Bhutanese in GCC urged to register with RBE Kuwait as Govt has a contingency plan
Government prepares contingency evacuation plans as regional conflict continues The government has urged Bhutanese nationals living in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to register and provide their contact details with the Royal Bhutanese Embassy (RBE) in Kuwait as authorities closely monitor the ongoing conflict in the region, and prepare …
Read More »MoICE gives an update on pledge to support one youth from each household to study abroad
The Ministry of Information, Communication and Employment (MoICE) has provided an update on the government’s pledge to support one youth from each household that has not previously benefited from study or work abroad. As of 28th February 2026, the ministry said that 559 students have already enrolled in 47 colleges …
Read More »RBP warns of new trend of drug trafficking through cargo consignments
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 …
Read More »Government to conduct demographic study before third child incentive
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 …
Read More »Rising construction and financing costs for hydro projects end era of cheap domestic tariffs
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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