A three-day Special Olympics Unified Sports Program was successfully held in Thimphu, bringing together children with intellectual disabilities and non-intellectual disabilities in an inclusive sporting environment. The program aimed to promote equality, friendship and social inclusion through sports, with greater emphasis on participation and accessibility rather than competition or medals. …
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After a six-year gap, the National Job Fair 2025 returned as a major platform aimed at easing Bhutan’s transition challenges from education to employment, bringing together more than 2,500 job, training, and study opportunities across 46 stalls. Supported by the World Bank, the fair connects jobseekers with employers, universities, and …
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The Business Plus Committee reviewed three recommendations and submitted its findings to the National Council, which unanimously adopted the final set of recommendations. The outcome of the review was shared with the National Council, where all members agreed to and endorsed the committee’s final recommendations. Eminent member Dasho Phuntsho Rabten …
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His Majesty The King conferred National Day Awards on distinguished Bhutanese and international friends in recognition of their exceptional service, sacrifice, and longstanding support to the nation during the 118th National Day celebrations. Karma Kelvin Dorji Among the recipients, Karma Kelvin Dorji was awarded the National Order of Merit (Bronze) …
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Jimba Tshewang, 27, from Tangsibji, Trongsa said winning the Drukgi Nyagoe Drendhur (Bhutan’s Strongman Competition) Seaon 6 has filled him with happiness and gratitude beyond words. This was his second time competing in the Nyagoe competition and his first win. In the 2024 Nyagoe competition Season 5, he placed fourth. …
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The hotel industry has put up a letter to the Ministry of Information, Commerce and Economics (MoICE) following the discussion on the review report on tourism policy by the Economic and Finance Committee. The letter states the need for a clarification and update on the 4 percent subsidy, and if …
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National Assembly endorses 9 recommendations under Action Taken Report on crime prevention and reduction Lyonpo Tshering, the Minister of Home Affairs (MoHA), during the presentation of Action Taken Report (ATR) on crime prevention and reduction stated that the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) under strict alcohol control measure, …
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The Good Governance Committee (GGC) has called on the National Assembly to take urgent and coordinated action to address the persistently weak and unreliable mobile network services affecting Bhutan’s highland and remote communities. The appeal follows a detailed investigation carried out after concerns were raised in Parliament about the severe …
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The government is moving forward with amendments to the Information, Communications and Media (ICM) Act of Bhutan 2018 to strengthen enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy on pornographic and violent online content. Presenting the Action Taken Report (ATR) to the National Assembly on 10th December, 2025, the Minister for Industry, Commerce …
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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have launched the Hindu Kush Himalaya Regional Climate Action Transparency Hub (HKHRCATH). The launch is part of a three-year memorandum of understanding between the two organisations and creates a dedicated platform for …
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