The Parliament has recommended legal action for Nu 2.38 billion in unresolved public fund irregularities, using the Audit Act of Bhutan 2018, and urged government agencies to refer persistent cases…
Bhutan’s housing market is evenly split between homeowners and renters, with 53.2% owning and 46.8% renting. Rural areas have strong home ownership, while urban areas have a higher percentage of…
The first Gyalsung batch completed their three-month National Service training on June 28, 2025, with Passing Out Parades held across four academies. The King thanked Gyalsups, families, Armed Forces, Government,…
Team Cyberchain and Team DeepGov won an international hackathon, developing Decentralized Applications powered by Bhutan’s NDI. Team Cyberchain’s platform, ZorigHub, connects local artisans with authentic buyers, while Team DeepGov presented…
According to the Finance Ministry, the deadline for qualified public employees to comply with the vehicle import quota regulations has been extended to June 30 of this year. The ministry…
Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, acknowledged the country’s aging population as progress, but warned of potential challenges if demographic trends persist. He emphasized proactive measures in social protection, healthcare, and…
The NC has approved the Excise Tax Bill and the Income Tax Bill, extending exemptions for non-business individuals from fixed deposit interest and dividends up to Nu 400,000 per year.…
The farm road that connected Damchhi-Rinakha Chiwog in Toebisa Gewog, Punakha, washed away due to a flash flood in the Toeb Rongchhu caused by a severe downpour that started at…
Thailand presented an 80-volume World Tipitaka Sajjhaya Phonetic Edition to His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen at a ceremony at Tashichhodzong. The Tipitaka, the first complete collection…
Bhutan’s urban households are spending more on non-food essentials than rural areas, according to the Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey 2025, highlighting income, access to services, and lifestyle differences. Urban…
