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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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