The Finance Minister Lekey Dorji, during the meet-the-press, said that the ESP concessional loan scheme has reached farmers across all Dzongkhags, with the majority of beneficiaries being smallholder farmers accessing loans under Nu. 1 million projects. As of 24th November 2025, BDBL and participating Financial institutions had received 3,252 applications, …
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The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has acknowledged public concerns that the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) may lead to higher service costs and place small businesses just above the Nu 5 million turnover threshold at a competitive disadvantage. Addressing these concerns, the Finance Minister, Lekey Dorji, said …
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Bangladesh has proposed supplying pharmaceutical products to Bhutan through a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement, a discussion that took place during the State Visit of the Prime Minister of Bhutan to Bangladesh from 22nd – 24th November 2025, according to the Secretary of the Ministry of Health (MoH), Pemba Wangchuk. The Health …
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There is a strange phenomenon going on these days with the prices of alcohol and tobacco going up as the Excise Tax for both products are set to push up prices in 2026. It is suspected that hoarding of the two products are going on as the profit margins will …
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The first meeting of the Project Steering Committee on India Bhutan Rail Links project was held on 20th November in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Munu Mahawar, Additional Secretary (North) and Karma Wangchuk, Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. The deliberations focused on the implementation modalities of …
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Ugyen Dorji (20) from Punakha, a Digital Fabrication trainee at the Jigme Wangchuck Power Training Institute (JWPTI), will be representing the nation at the CezeriFEST 2025 International 3D Design & 3D Printing Competition in Turkey this month. CezeriFEST is a global platform that brings young innovators together to showcase practical …
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Excerpts from the forthcoming book “The Contractual Monarchy: Modern Buddhist Kingship in Bhutan” By Dasho Sonam Kinga The Wangchuck dynasty in Bhutan was founded during a critical moment in national, regional, and global history. The leadership of our successive Kings ensured that the country’s security and sovereignty were not only …
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As Bhutan prepares to mark the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the spirit of reverence and gratitude transcends borders. From the serene temples of Bangkok to the crisp autumn air of Geneva, Bhutanese embassies and communities across the world are coming together …
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By Michael Rutland, O.B.E. I hope His Majesty does not remember the time, back in 1971, when in my efforts to explain the Laws of Motion, I almost changed the course of Bhutanese history. Believing in active learning of Maths and Physics, I asked Dasho Jigme – as His Majesty …
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By Chimi Kawang Selden As Bhutan commemorates the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, it is an opportune moment to reflect upon the remarkable legacy of a Monarch whose vision has profoundly shaped the nation’s trajectory. His Majesty’s reign embodies the highest ideals …
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