Gelephu-Landowners affected by planned Gelephu International Airport receive temporary relief from suspended loan payments until compensation arrives, with banks assessing applicants on a case-by-case basis. Compensation packages for airport-affected properties…
The National Council has raised concerns about road safety amid a surge in vehicle accidents, questioning the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport’s efforts to address the issue. Sonam Tenzin warns…
Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, has launched a “Bhutan 21st Century Economic Roadmap:10X National Economic Vision” to achieve a tenfold increase in GDP by 2050. Bhutan’s President, Lyonchhen, has confirmed…
By reviewing the point-of-sale system, Malaysia’s finance minister hopes to decrease inflated pricing by proposing a 9–10% tax reduction for small and medium-sized vehicles. Bhutanese MPs have questioned the government’s…
The Fifth International Vajrayana Conference in Thimphu focused on science, meditation, and mindfulness, promoting dialogue between spiritual wisdom and scientific research. Over 400 participants attended a conference on the Vajrayana…
MPs suggest four recommendations to boost forestry sector’s GDP contribution, despite covering 70% of land. The report assesses current growth, identifies barriers, and explores value addition opportunities. The recommendations include…
The government has launched the seventh phase of the Rural Connectivity Programme to improve mobile and internet access in remote communities by November 2026. Minister Namgyal Dorji plans to connect…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity through farm mechanisation and quality fertilisers, addressing concerns raised by MP Bongo-Chapchha Pempa. Lyonpo stated that the government is concentrating…
The Bunakha Hydropower Project in Chapcha, Bhutan, faces delays and uncertainty due to past experiences, prompting local residents to demand a clear decision on its development. Bunakha, a proposed power…
Bhutan’s forestry sector contributes only 2.48 percent to the national GDP in 2023, despite covering 70% of the country’s land area. The low contribution is due to administrative transfers from…
