ST Motors launched first luxury electric pickup in Thimpu
ST Motors debuted Bhutan’s first luxury electric pickup, the Riddara RD6, in Thimphu on November 9. The high-end Riddara RD6 has a 400-kilometer range, a 220-mm ground clearance, and a…
GST to be introduced from 1st July 2025
Agency: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) system will be implemented from 1st July 2025 according to the Ministry of Finance. The GST Act was passed in 2020 but the…
Vehicle sales continue upward trend
Agency: Three months after lifting the vehicle import moratorium, car dealerships across the country are reporting a significant rise in sales. Since the restrictions ended, several brands have ramped up…
Bhutan & India expecting more healthy interaction as open of eastern gateway
The Department of Tourism, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment of the Kingdom of Bhutan is happy to announce the official opening of the ICP in Darranga, Tamulpur, Assam, India.…
New Immigration Post Opens in Samdrupjongkhar
Agency: International tourists can now enter and exit through the eastern border town of Samdrupjongkhar, following the official inauguration of the highly anticipated Darranga Immigration Check Post (ICP) in Assam,…
Bhutan stepping productively to become a ‘ Mindfulness City’
The Himalayan country that popularized the concept of gross national happiness is planning to develop a “mindfulness city” and will issue a $100 million bond on Monday to help fund…
Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen graces the consecration ceremony of the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum
Agency: Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the consecration ceremony of the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center on 30 October. Their Majesties the Gyalyums, Members of the Royal Family, the…
Massive fire out break in Phuentsholing
On Thursday, a fire broke out at the ATS in Phuentsholing, destroying 96 units. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The fire began at 12:30pm and is believed to have been…
Govt. forward it’s hand to IT firms in shake of improvement
Bhutan’s private IT firms have expressed concern over the government’s decision to award laptop and desktop procurement contracts straight to the State Trading Corporation of Bhutan Limited. Finance Minister Lekey…
Country is initially ready to save it’s land from forest fires
As winter approaches, the country’s risk of forest fires increases, necessitating extra caution. The Forest Fire Exposure Index was invented yesterday to help manage these risks. Government agencies are actively…