Havana Refinery Blaze Sparks New Rationing Fears Amid Total Energy Gridlock
Cuba’s energy infrastructure faced a fresh blow this Friday as a fire broke out at the Ñico López Refinery in Havana. Though the Ministry of Energy confirmed the blaze was…
Amazon Gets Boost as Ariane 6 Heavy Variant Successfully Launches 32 Satellites
Europe’s heavy-lift Ariane 64 rocket delivered a crucial launch for Amazon, placing 32 satellites into low-Earth orbit for the company’s broadband constellation. The rocket lifted off from the Guiana Space…
From Macau to the Red Sea, Forbes 2026 Celebrates Global Hospitality Excellence
Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) has unveiled its 2026 Star Award winners, marking a historic moment in luxury travel with the world’s first Five-Star cruise and the first Five-Star restaurant at…
Bhutan’s Punakha to Open First Craft Market by 2026
Punakha, one of Bhutan’s most visited districts, is set to welcome its first dedicated craft market, strengthening opportunities for local artisans and enhancing the visitor experience. Despite its rich cultural…
More details on RBP’s action against 8 RBP personnel for death of detainee
On 21 January 2025, the Human Resource Committee (HRC) of the Royal Bhutan Police Headquarters concluded its inquiry into the custodial death of detainee Biren Kumar Kafley. Following the investigation,…
RMA comes across some preliminary findings in its ESP review
The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) is reviewing all medium-scale Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) loans, ranging from Nu 10 million to Nu 100 million, involving 37 accounts, excluding four cases already…
GST Rollout Triggers Market Confusion and Public Frustration
The rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has triggered widespread confusion among consumers and vendors, exposing gaps in planning and public communication. While GST is designed to modernize…
Ugyen Norlha Chorten in GMC nears completion
The Ugyen Norlha Chorten in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), formerly known as the Tabab Chorten, is nearing completion and is expected to be inaugurated on the Birth Anniversary of His…
More than 6,000 households benefit from chain-link fencing
The chain-link fencing program, which began only a few years ago, has now reached an estimated 40 to 50 gewogs and around 60 to 100 chiwogs across the country, making…
Police admit negligence in Biren Kafley case: Disciplinary review nears completion
The Royal Bhutan Police have acknowledged procedural lapses in the custodial death of Biren Kafley but maintain there was no foul play. An internal inquiry by the Human Resource Committee,…