Politics & Government

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BBS

Two cabinet ministers resign

12 hours agoBy sangye

Two ministers have voluntarily resigned from their Cabinet portfolios – Minister for Home Affairs Tshering and Minister for Energy and Natural Resources Gem Tshering. According to a news release from the Prime ...

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The Bhutan Live

His Majesty Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects in Gelephu Mindfulness City

Yesterday

BBS

Haa communities risk losing farm road funding over poor maintenance

2 days agoBy sangye

Kuensel

His Majesty The King reviews progress of key GMC projects

3 days ago

Kuensel

A quiet investment in the scaffolding of our justice

3 days ago

Kuensel

Why is informed governance an imperative for inclusive climate resilience?

3 days ago

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BBS

Local leaders raise concerns over revised FLT

3 Aug 2026, 17:07By sangye

Kuensel

Chinese businesswoman alleges former MP took Nu 8.6 million under promise of exclusivity

3 Aug 2026, 11:04

BBS

Gewogs within GMC to retain elected local leaders, says ECB

2 Aug 2026, 14:57By Sonam Pem

The Bhutan Live
Deepening Bhutan–India Ties Through Assam
8 Jul 2026, 08:56
Bhutan Times
PM urges local leaders to promote Third-Child Incentive
5 Jul 2026, 17:15
Bhutan Times
Water issues Dominate Thimphu Thrompon Race
5 Jul 2026, 17:12
Kuensel
Policy U-turns raise concerns over long-term planning
1 Jul 2026, 13:49

The Bhutanese

PM attends BRCS appreciation program

1 Aug 2026, 06:00

Kuensel

ECB confirms LG and parliamentary elections will continue in GMC-SAR

29 Jul 2026, 15:11

The Bhutan Live

Their Majesties Visit Gelephu, Strengthening Vision for Mindfulness City

29 Jul 2026, 04:01

The Bhutanese

His Majesty grants Dhar

25 Jul 2026, 06:00

BBS

Bhutan, Japan mark 40 years of partnership, chart future development cooperation

18 Jul 2026, 16:02By Sonam Pem

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

The Bhutanese

Former Nepal Deputy PM, Home Minister, Home Secretary and others convicted in fake ‘Bhutanese Refugee’ scam

18 Jul 2026, 06:00

BBS

Thromde elections conducted smoothly despite minor issues, says ECB

16 Jul 2026, 17:09By sangye

BBS

Thromde election turnout drops to about 34%, says ECB

16 Jul 2026, 17:04By sangye

BBS

All Set for Thimphu and Phuentshogling Thromde elections tomorrow

14 Jul 2026, 18:28By sangye

BBS

No Thromde election in Gelephu, says ECB

12 Jul 2026, 16:43By sangye

The Bhutanese

ICCR Scholarship 2026 awarded to Bhutanese Students

11 Jul 2026, 06:00

Kuensel
Water, infrastructure, and tourism top voter priorities in Phuentsholing Thromde election
27 Jun 2026, 16:43
Kuensel
Holding leaders to their vows
27 Jun 2026, 15:17
Kuensel
Pledges are beyond ECB's authority
27 Jun 2026, 15:16
The Bhutan Live
Bhutan and India: Elevating Partnership Through Space-Tech Synergy
27 Jun 2026, 06:00

BBS

Ministry confirms safety of Bhutanese in Gulf region despite latest escalation

10 Jul 2026, 17:19By Sonam Pem

BBS

Dzongkha PGDE graduates seek review of school placements

7 Jul 2026, 17:22By Sonam Pem

BBS

Women make up nearly 40% of candidates in upcoming Thromde elections

24 Jun 2026, 18:12By Sonam Pem

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First civil service robot, Zhiyop
17 Jun 2026, 15:30By Tshering Zam
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Major development progress achieved, but challenges loom for long-term growth: PM
16 Jun 2026, 18:58By Sonam Pem
BBS
Economy grows 30 per cent since start of 13th FYP, says Prime Minister
16 Jun 2026, 18:00By sangye
BBS
MPs demand accountability over failed BITS 1.0 project
15 Jun 2026, 16:55By sangye
Kuensel
Election Commission to vet campaign pledges in LG and NC elections
24 Jun 2026, 16:39
Bhutan Times
Government Could Resort to Legal Provisions if RCSC Fails to Implement MaX Recommendations
22 Jun 2026, 13:58
The Bhutan Live
Phuentsholing Unveils Bold Digital Tourism Brand
22 Jun 2026, 06:36
Kuensel
Equal marriage for all and Bhutan’s falling birth rate
20 Jun 2026, 12:59
Kuensel
Their Majesties attend Royal Funerary Rites in Thailand
20 Jun 2026, 12:27
Also covered by The Bhutan Live
The Bhutan Live
Parliament Concludes Fifth Session with His Majesty's Presence
20 Jun 2026, 06:02
The Bhutanese
His Majesty graces 17th Convocation of RUB
20 Jun 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Their Majesties and the Royal Family offer prayers and butter lamps for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati
20 Jun 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Thimphu and Phuentsholing gear up for Thromde elections as final candidates come forth
20 Jun 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Govt targets FDI, startup growth and regional industrial expansion in FY 2026-27
20 Jun 2026, 06:00
Kuensel
Their Majesties visited the Biman Rataya Throne Room at the Grand Palace in Bangkok
19 Jun 2026, 11:45
The Bhutan Live
Groundbreaking Ceremonies Mark Major Milestone for Gelephu's 108 Jangchub Chortens Project
18 Jun 2026, 06:00
Kuensel
His Majesty The King graced the 17th Convocation of the Royal University of Bhutan at the Royal Institute of Management, Simtokha, today.
17 Jun 2026, 20:29
Also covered by International
Kuensel
His Majesty graces closing ceremony of Parliament
17 Jun 2026, 16:48
Kuensel
Bridging the middle gap
17 Jun 2026, 11:53
The Bhutan Live
Fire Response Capacity Boosted with New Firefighting Fleet from India
17 Jun 2026, 06:00
Kuensel
RCSC launches Civil Service Innovation Day to drive public sector transformation
15 Jun 2026, 20:35
Bhutan Times
Project 108: A Vision of Peace and Unity from His Majesty
15 Jun 2026, 16:05
Kuensel
RAA uncovers major procurement lapses in the Nu 610M BITS projects
13 Jun 2026, 15:48
Kuensel
RCSC faces growing ‘missing middle’ amid exodus
13 Jun 2026, 15:46

This week

Earlier

Deepening Bhutan–India Ties Through Assam

PM urges local leaders to promote Third-Child Incentive

Water issues Dominate Thimphu Thrompon Race

Policy U-turns raise concerns over long-term planning

Water, infrastructure, and tourism top voter priorities in Phuentsholing Thromde election

Holding leaders to their vows

Pledges are beyond ECB's authority

Bhutan and India: Elevating Partnership Through Space-Tech Synergy

More headlines

First civil service robot, Zhiyop

Major development progress achieved, but challenges loom for long-term growth: PM

Economy grows 30 per cent since start of 13th FYP, says Prime Minister

MPs demand accountability over failed BITS 1.0 project

Election Commission to vet campaign pledges in LG and NC elections

Government Could Resort to Legal Provisions if RCSC Fails to Implement MaX Recommendations

Phuentsholing Unveils Bold Digital Tourism Brand

Equal marriage for all and Bhutan’s falling birth rate

Their Majesties attend Royal Funerary Rites in Thailand

Parliament Concludes Fifth Session with His Majesty's Presence

His Majesty graces 17th Convocation of RUB

Their Majesties and the Royal Family offer prayers and butter lamps for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati

Thimphu and Phuentsholing gear up for Thromde elections as final candidates come forth

Govt targets FDI, startup growth and regional industrial expansion in FY 2026-27

Their Majesties visited the Biman Rataya Throne Room at the Grand Palace in Bangkok

Groundbreaking Ceremonies Mark Major Milestone for Gelephu's 108 Jangchub Chortens Project

His Majesty The King graced the 17th Convocation of the Royal University of Bhutan at the Royal Institute of Management, Simtokha, today.

His Majesty graces closing ceremony of Parliament

Bridging the middle gap

Fire Response Capacity Boosted with New Firefighting Fleet from India

RCSC launches Civil Service Innovation Day to drive public sector transformation

Project 108: A Vision of Peace and Unity from His Majesty

RAA uncovers major procurement lapses in the Nu 610M BITS projects

RCSC faces growing ‘missing middle’ amid exodus