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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Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the inauguration of Her Expression Festival and Her Expression Vol. IX, an annual exhibition featuring artworks by women, at VAST Bhutan Gallery on 4 June 2026. Her Majesty officially opened the festival and viewed the artworks contributed by 73 women for this year’s edition of …
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His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck graced the consecration of a newly commissioned Guru Tshengye Thongdrol and the opening of a special exhibition at the Royal Textile Academy (RTA) on 2 June 2026, as part of the nationwide celebrations marking the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth …
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The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is preparing for one of the most ambitious spiritual and community initiatives in Bhutan’s recent history, with plans to construct 108 Jangchub Chortens simultaneously along the banks of the Mau Chhu on 1st November 2026 under what is known as Project 108. The initiative, inspired …
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Bhutan currently operates three Neonatal Intensive Care Units, the Ministry of Health (MoH) shared during the Meet-the-Press session held on 5th June 2026, alongside broader plans to strengthen newborn care nationwide. The MoH acknowledged Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen’s leadership in advancing maternal and child health infrastructure. A 150-bed Mother and …
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The lack of inclusive infrastructure in the capital city is a pressing concern for elderly citizens and persons with physical disabilities. While there have been efforts in maintaining footpaths and pavements for ease of passage, infrastructure in core areas, roads, and buildings lack inclusive design, making everyday life distressing for …
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