Half of Nu 18.558 billion fixed deposits owned by 856 accounts
Agency: He said the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 2025 proposes to levy a 10% tax on interest earned through fixed deposit. The tax is on interest income only, not…
MoICE says initiatives to support Bhutanese returning from overseas and Overseas Employment Program are both important
Agency: o address both youth unemployment and the growing number of Bhutanese seeking jobs abroad, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) has introduced two complementary initiatives: the National…
Adani in favor of Run-of-the-River 570 MW option for Wangchhu Hydropower Project over 900 MW Reservoir project option
Agency: According to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering, the Adani Group has indicated a preference for a run-of-the-river (RoR) model over a reservoir-type scheme for…
Persons with Disabilities plead for government support as Tsirang MP raises concerns in Parliament
Agency: During the Third Session of the Fourth Parliament, Sergithang-Tsirang Toed MP, Lhakpa Tshering Tamang, raised a pressing question to the Ministry of Health (MoH) regarding the challenges faced by…
After survey of 12,197 establishments shows only 86 people with disabilities working govt promises better inclusion efforts
Agency: The Industry Census Report 2024 found that out of the 12,197 establishments surveyed, 86 employed a total of 133 individuals with disabilities only. This is after the National Council’s…
2024 records arrest of 3,319 individuals related to substance abuse
Agency: Although the number of drug-related arrests has slightly decreased in 2024, with 3,319 individuals apprehended compared to 3,667 in 2023, substance abuse remains the leading crime in Bhutan. The…
STEM school in Drukgyel to welcome the first batch of grade 7 students in 2026
Agency: The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has outlined plans to establish a premier STEM school at Drukgyel, Paro. This initiative is part of Bhutan’s long-term vision to…
Car dealers to be penalised if refunds are not made within the deadline
Agency: In response to the recent overcharging of green tax by the 11 car dealers, the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) issued a public notice stating that the dealers…
HMPV is not a new virus or the next COVID-19
Agency: India reports 8 cases while Bhutan stays unaffected On 4th January, China reported an increase in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), triggering fears among the public that another pandemic,…
Addressing concerns over the fee policy for repeat modules at RUB colleges
Agency: The fees charge for repeat modules and repeat assessments (RM and RA) at colleges under the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) has raised concerns among students. Many students, especially…