Thimphu’s Drainage Issues and Major Works planned
Agency: Despite concerns over waterlogging and sewage overflow during the monsoon season in Thimphu, the Thimphu Thromde has claimed that the city’s drainage systems function well under normal conditions and…
Green and Resilient Affordable Housing Sector Project prioritizes inclusive housing across three locations
Agency: The Green and Resilient Affordable Housing Sector Project (GRAHSP) is rolling out inclusive and sustainable housing in three locations, Samdrup Jongkhar Toed, Phuentsholing’s Core LAP Rabten, and Nganglam, integrating…
Fashion Designer Chandrika says Bhutan Fashion Week and its concept was her idea but it has been stolen by others
Agency: Funded by DoMCIIP from the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), this will be a multiple day event with shows in Bumthang representing the past, Paro representing the present and Thimphu…
New Project to Boost Regional Energy Cooperation
Bhutan has commissioned a new hydropower project on the Wangchu River, increasing the country’s renewable energy capacity. The plant, developed with Indian technical and financial support, will export electricity to…
National education policy to transform learning from ECCD onwards
Agency: The National Education Policy (NEP) was developed in line with the Royal Decree issued by His Majesty The King on 17th December 2020, which called for urgent reforms in…
Thimphu Partners With Global Tech Firm for e-Ngultrum
Bhutan’s central bank has launched a pilot program for a digital currency, the e-Ngultrum, in collaboration with a leading international technology firm. The move makes Bhutan one of the first…
Bhutan exploring nuclear energy through SMRs
Agency: A traditional challenge for Bhutan’s energy sector is that it is hydropower dependent, which means that while it has excess energy in the summer months with overflowing rivers, the…
Indian National sentenced to 20 years for heroin smuggling
Agency: An Indian national named Aamir Rasul Shikalgar has been sentenced to 20 years for drug smuggling into Paro Airport from Thailand. On 04/02/2025 at around 12:30 pm, the Department…
Sustainable Travel Model Gains International Attention
The government of Bhutan has unveiled a new eco-tourism plan focusing on remote Himalayan villages. The program will promote homestays, trekking, and cultural exchanges while ensuring minimal environmental impact. Officials…
Indian National sentenced to 20 years for heroin smuggling
Agency: An Indian national named Aamir Rasul Shikalgar has been sentenced to 20 years for drug smuggling into Paro Airport from Thailand. On 04/02/2025 at around 12:30 pm, the Department…