Govt starts 7th phase of program for rural connection
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…
Persons with Disabilities plead for government support as Tsirang MP raises concerns in Parliament
Agency: During the Third Session of the Fourth Parliament, Sergithang-Tsirang Toed MP, Lhakpa Tshering Tamang, raised a pressing question to the Ministry of Health (MoH) regarding the challenges faced by…
Ministry of agriculture bets on supply of fertilizer & agricultural machinery
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…
Construction of the Bunakha hydroelectric plant will begin in 2026
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…
NC demands changes to increase revenue from the forest sector
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…
NC makes eight suggestions to boost travel & tourism industry
The National Council’s EAC has proposed eight recommendations to the Bhutanese government to revitalize the tourism sector, despite achieving record revenue of Nu 2.33 billion in 2022-23. The committee recommends…
NA begins discussing 2025 Cooperatives & Farmer Groups Bill
The National Assembly introduced the Co-operatives and Farmer Groups Bill of Bhutan 2025, aiming to revise outdated laws and streamline co-operative formation, regulation, and accountability. The new Bill addresses challenges…
New Himalayan Trek Routes Unveiled to Attract Conscious Global Travellers
Bhutan has unveiled six new eco-tourism trails across its central and eastern regions to promote sustainable travel while generating income for remote communities. The initiative, launched by the Tourism Council…
Govt examines available assistance as hotel loan deferral draws to close
The government is considering further relief for the hotel industry, which holds loans worth around Nu 14 billion, as it struggles with low tourist arrivals and weak occupancy rates. The…
Yoeseltse & Samrang have been selected for construction of new airfield
The government has identified Yoeseltse and Samrang as the most suitable sites for new airstrips, following technical feasibility studies evaluating seven potential locations across the country. The MP inquired about…