RBP chargesheets two men in their 30s for attempt to rape and battery case to OAG
Agency: On 22nd July 2025, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) Paro forwarded the attempt to rape and battery case involving two men in their 30s to the Office of Attorney…
Royal Government Expands Focus on Mental Wellbeing in Remote Areas
In a historic step toward mental health awareness, Bhutan’s Ministry of Health has launched its first nationwide mental health helpline, operational 24/7. The helpline aims to provide support for anxiety,…
Savings nationwide increase by more than 40%
According to the National Accounts Statistic 2025, the nation’s national savings had a robust recovery in 2024, rising to a five-year high of Nu 70.47 billion. The main driver of…
Restitution is given to the Gelephu residence
Two months after the relocation for the Gelephu International Airport project began, affected residents in the area received monetary compensation for their standing properties. The compensation was disbursed after residents…
Bhutan to Launch Nationwide E-Vehicle Subsidy Scheme
Bhutan is set to launch a new nationwide electric vehicle (EV) subsidy program by October 2025, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependency. The scheme will provide up…
Paying respect to the forest’s protectors
Bhutan’s forest rangers, dressed in green uniforms, gathered at the Royal Institute of Management to commemorate World Ranger Day 2025. The event, observed globally on July 31, recognizes rangers who…
RSEB shell out Nu 87.4 million in unclaimed shareholder funds
Agency: The Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan (RSEB) has commenced the disbursement of Nu. 87.4 million in unclaimed funds to rightful shareholders. This includes Nu. 77.5 million in unclaimed dividends…
Govt. rolls out education loan under Economic Stimulus Plan
Agency: The Government has launched the Concessional Education Loan Scheme under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) on July 23, 2025, to enable students to pursue tertiary education and skill development…
Thimphu Adds Environment Metrics to Well-being Model
In a significant policy upgrade, the Bhutanese government has introduced a new climate-focused dimension to its famed Gross National Happiness (GNH) index. The updated model includes indicators like glacial melt,…
Debt defaults at low-cost hotels are on the rise
Since non-performing loans have increased to Nu 549.21 million, the Bhutanese tourism industry is experiencing financial challenges. With a total loan portfolio of Nu 20.88 billion and the biggest percentage…