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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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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