26 September 2026Thimphu, Bhutan

Politics & Government

Latest politics & government stories from across Bhutanese outlets.

The Bhutan Live

Why PM Tobgay’s Words at the UNGA Ring True

2 days ago

On 22 September, Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay stood before the United Nations General Assembly and spoke of Bhutan’s future in plain language. He described himself as a salesman—not for a product, but f...

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Bhutan Times

EAM Jaishankar’s Visit Reinforces Bhutan-India Bilateral Ties

4 days ago

Bhutan Times

1,994 candidates compete for 742 civil service vacancies

4 days ago

The Bhutan Live

Bhutan rolls out new election initiatives as low voter turnout raises concern

19 Sept 2026, 06:02

The Bhutanese

Prime Minister Signs Annual Performance Agreements

19 Sept 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Prime Minister to address UN General Assembly and host various meetings

19 Sept 2026, 06:00

Earlier

BBS

EVs, digital payment and scholarship: Bhutan-India strengthen cooperation

17 Sept 2026, 17:38By Sonam Pem

The Bhutan Live

Bhutan and India: A Friendship Ready for Its Next Chapter

17 Sept 2026, 06:02

BBS

Bhutan and India mark new milestones with three major project inaugurations

16 Sept 2026, 18:43By Sonam Pem

BBS

Four initiatives launched to boost voter participation ahead of next LG elections

16 Sept 2026, 10:42By sangye

BBS

Women in politics: The barriers begin long before election day

15 Sept 2026, 18:42By Sonam Pem

The Bhutanese

MoESD clarifies limited Dzongkha teacher vacancies

12 Sept 2026, 06:00

BBS

Shivalaya Mandir in Gelephu set for golden transformation

8 Sept 2026, 10:53By sangye

BBS

69 graduates, just 10 vacancies for primary Dzongkha teachers

5 Sept 2026, 17:42By Sonam Pem

The Bhutanese

Bhutan contributes INR 100 million to Nepal flood relief effort

5 Sept 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Opposition says no plan for no-confidence motion

5 Sept 2026, 06:00

The Bhutan Live

A Thousand Lamps Lit in Memory of Nepal Flood Victims

31 Aug 2026, 12:12

Kuensel

Who’s accountable when vetted election pledges go undelivered?

29 Aug 2026, 12:48

The Bhutanese

Prime Minister attends 2nd Hindu Kush Himalaya Parliamentarians meet and expresses condolences

29 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

New National Assembly Speaker Tempa Dorji outlines his priorities and neutrality

29 Aug 2026, 06:00

Bhutan Times

Is the PDP President losing the political grip?

24 Aug 2026, 16:22

Kuensel

Mines and Minerals Bill: Deferred, not dead

22 Aug 2026, 13:34

Kuensel

Beyond an 'Et Tu, Brute' case?

22 Aug 2026, 13:31

Kuensel

Greener pasture, emptier nation

22 Aug 2026, 13:30

Kuensel

What triggered the eight cross-votes against PDP’s Speaker candidate?

22 Aug 2026, 12:30

BBS

1,383 graduates clear BCSE 2026 PE

20 Aug 2026, 17:24By Sonam Pem

Kuensel

National Assembly elects Opposition MP as Speaker

19 Aug 2026, 19:42

BBS

Tempa Dorji makes history as first Opposition Speaker

19 Aug 2026, 17:25By Sonam Pem

Kuensel

Speaker Election: Eight votes could decide opposition’s bid for Speaker

19 Aug 2026, 08:49

BBS

Special Technical Committee to assess and present highlanders' challenges in winter parliament

15 Aug 2026, 12:45By Sonam Pem

The Bhutan Live

When Neighbours Stand Together: Assam Thanks His Majesty and Bhutan

15 Aug 2026, 06:01

The Bhutanese

JSW and DGPC sign agreement for Nu 78 bn P-III project

15 Aug 2026, 06:00

BBS

Tsirang Dzongkhag Tshogdu calls for crematorium expansion

13 Aug 2026, 16:58By ugyen lhendup

BBS

Papaling’s voting arrangement remains unresolved ahead of LG elections

13 Aug 2026, 16:53By ugyen lhendup

Kuensel

Dual ministerial resignations stir speculation over Cabinet reshuffle

12 Aug 2026, 13:42

Kuensel

Their Majesties grant audience to Princess Akiko at Tashichhodzong

12 Aug 2026, 13:08

The Bhutan Live

His Majesty Addresses Youth: Highlights Trust, Technology and Bhutan’s Unique Strengths

12 Aug 2026, 06:00

BBS

Two cabinet ministers resign

11 Aug 2026, 17:17By sangye

The Bhutan Live

His Majesty Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects in Gelephu Mindfulness City

10 Aug 2026, 06:01

BBS

Haa communities risk losing farm road funding over poor maintenance

9 Aug 2026, 14:53By sangye

Kuensel

His Majesty The King reviews progress of key GMC projects

8 Aug 2026, 18:29

Kuensel

A quiet investment in the scaffolding of our justice

8 Aug 2026, 17:06

Kuensel

Why is informed governance an imperative for inclusive climate resilience?

8 Aug 2026, 17:05

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 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

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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