Construction of renewable energy projects in Bhutan edges closer to enjoying reduced costs as the National Assembly adopted the Renewable Energy Exemption Bill unanimously on 4th June 2026. Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, Minister of Finance and the Member-in-charge of the Bill moved the motion for the adoption of the Renewable Energy …
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The National Council concluded its deliberations on the Financial Services (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 4th June, paving the way for all insurance companies to provide both life and general insurance services. Representing the government, Finance Minister Lekey Dorji stated that the Financial Services (Amendment) Act of Bhutan primarily serves to …
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The National Assembly on 2nd June 2026 unanimously adopted the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Amendment) 2016, endorsing changes that expand representation in two of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) key governing bodies, strengthening Bhutan’s prospects for greater participation in global aviation decision-making. All 42 members present and voting …
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When the Class 12 results of 2022 and 2023 were declared, many students from Arts backgrounds found themselves facing limited opportunities for higher education following the sudden removal and reduction of Arts courses in colleges under the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB). At the time, this paper reported that students …
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Bhutanese society has always been mobile, with people moving, for shorter and longer periods, for trade and livelihoods, pastoralism, pilgrimage, and other reasons. However, what is different today is the growing influence of climate change on migration decisions. Yet, our academic and policy approaches have yet to fully acknowledge this …
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The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) seized counterfeit Indian Rupees (INR) worth INR 1.77 million and arrested two Bhutanese individuals in connection with the case on 14th May 2026. The arrests were made by the South Thimphu Police Station (STPS) following investigations into the circulation of fake INR notes. The two …
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On 18th May, the Parliament commenced the reading of the Insolvency and Rehabilitation Bill of Bhutan, 2026. Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), introduced the Insolvency and Rehabilitation Bill of Bhutan 2025 in the National Assembly stressing the need to provide legal remedies …
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The Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC) of the National Council (NC) observed that the Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan 2010 does not adequately address emerging tobacco products such as e-cigarettes, vapes, and electronic nicotine delivery systems, which are becoming increasingly popular among youth aged 15-24. As a result, the …
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Reserves at USD 1.121 bn The total estimated appropriation for FY 2026-27 amounts to Nu 153.296 billion (bn) distributed across recurrent expenditure (41.1 percent), capital expenditure (47.3 percent), lending (0.7 percent), and repayment (10.9 percent). With overall resources projected at Nu 110.280 bn, the fiscal deficit stands at 6.5 percent …
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The country’s fiscal outlook has significantly improved, according to the latest Revised Budget Summary for the 2025-26 fiscal year. As of 31st March 2026, the government reported a surge in total resources, which climbed to Nu 111.851 billion (bn), a sharp increase from the Nu 97.772 bn originally approved last …
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