18 September 2026Thimphu, Bhutan

Politics & Government

Latest politics & government stories from across Bhutanese outlets.

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

14 hours agoBy Sonam Pem

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar (PhD), on behalf of the Indian Government, handed over Mahindra electric vehicles to Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu today. The handover was followed b...

This week

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Bhutan and India mark new milestones with three major project inaugurations

YesterdayBy Sonam Pem

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

YesterdayBy sangye

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Women in politics: The barriers begin long before election day

2 days agoBy Sonam Pem

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Shivalaya Mandir in Gelephu set for golden transformation

8 Sept 2026, 10:53By sangye

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69 graduates, just 10 vacancies for primary Dzongkha teachers

5 Sept 2026, 17:42By Sonam Pem

Earlier

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1,383 graduates clear BCSE 2026 PE

20 Aug 2026, 17:24By Sonam Pem

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Tempa Dorji makes history as first Opposition Speaker

19 Aug 2026, 17:25By Sonam Pem

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

15 Aug 2026, 12:45By Sonam Pem

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Tsirang Dzongkhag Tshogdu calls for crematorium expansion

13 Aug 2026, 16:58By ugyen lhendup

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Papaling’s voting arrangement remains unresolved ahead of LG elections

13 Aug 2026, 16:53By ugyen lhendup

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Two cabinet ministers resign

11 Aug 2026, 17:17By sangye

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Haa communities risk losing farm road funding over poor maintenance

9 Aug 2026, 14:53By sangye

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Local leaders raise concerns over revised FLT

3 Aug 2026, 17:07By sangye

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Gewogs within GMC to retain elected local leaders, says ECB

2 Aug 2026, 14:57By Sonam Pem

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

18 Jul 2026, 16:02By Sonam Pem

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

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Thromde elections conducted smoothly despite minor issues, says ECB

16 Jul 2026, 17:09By sangye

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Thromde election turnout drops to about 34%, says ECB

16 Jul 2026, 17:04By sangye

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All Set for Thimphu and Phuentshogling Thromde elections tomorrow

14 Jul 2026, 18:28By sangye

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No Thromde election in Gelephu, says ECB

12 Jul 2026, 16:43By sangye

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Ministry confirms safety of Bhutanese in Gulf region despite latest escalation

10 Jul 2026, 17:19By Sonam Pem

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Dzongkha PGDE graduates seek review of school placements

7 Jul 2026, 17:22By Sonam Pem

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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

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

16 Jun 2026, 18:00By sangye

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MPs demand accountability over failed BITS 1.0 project

15 Jun 2026, 16:55By sangye

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Billions in audit irregularities remain unresolved over 15 Years

12 Jun 2026, 17:39By sangye

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Government confirms drayangs will not reopen

12 Jun 2026, 17:22By sangye

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Proposed Jabmi Amendment Bill removes indigency requirement for pro bono legal service

11 Jun 2026, 18:24By Sonam Pem

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Poll day for Thimphu and Phuentshogling Thromde Elections set for 15 July

11 Jun 2026, 17:42By Tshering Zam

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NA MP questions moratorium on new nursing colleges amid nurse shortage

10 Jun 2026, 17:00By Tshering Zam

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Tourism infrastructure rollout slow despite billion-ngultrum allocation, NA MP seeks clarity

10 Jun 2026, 10:37By Tshering Zam

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NC weighs Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill 2026

9 Jun 2026, 17:46By Tshering Zam

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NC Member question rising capital budget amid persistent underutilisation

9 Jun 2026, 16:54By Tshering Zam

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National Council questions government on affordable housing delivery

8 Jun 2026, 20:24By Tshering Zam

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MPs call for greater fiscal autonomy for local governments

8 Jun 2026, 18:22By sangye

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Earthquake damages more than 400 households across Bhutan

8 Jun 2026, 18:13By sangye

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Government explores additional funding for Concessional Education Loan Scheme

7 Jun 2026, 17:18By Tshering Zam

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NC reviews terminology change in disability rights convention as objections mount

5 Jun 2026, 17:47By Sonam Pem

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NA unanimously adopts International Civil Aviation Convention 2016

3 Jun 2026, 18:51By Sonam Pem

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NA's Social and Culture Committee pushes for stricter enforcement of public smoking regulations

3 Jun 2026, 18:42By Sonam Pem

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NC seeks clarification on GST Amendment and impact on imported goods

3 Jun 2026, 18:27By Sonam Pem

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Bhutan Compassionate Leadership Forum explores role of compassion in governance and leadership

3 Jun 2026, 18:12By Sonam Pem

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

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Livestock Bill aims to strengthen animal welfare, not promote slaughter: MoAL Minister

2 Jun 2026, 18:26By Sonam Pem

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NC MPs call for higher subsidy as Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme sees low uptake

1 Jun 2026, 19:49By Tshering Zam

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NC questions cooperative membership rules

1 Jun 2026, 19:16By sangye

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Finance minister introduces Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026 in NC

1 Jun 2026, 18:57By Tshering Zam

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NA MP raises cost concerns over geotechnical assessments, MoIT Minister cites safety

31 May 2026, 16:24By sangye

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NC MPs question whether Cooperatives and Farmer Groups Bill of Bhutan 2025 can fix farmers’ market access problems

23 May 2026, 17:55By Tshering Zam

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Govt reaffirms commitment to raise Rural Life Insurance, awaits NC approval

23 May 2026, 17:16By Tshering Zam

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Government to procure 99 EVs and 45 electric buses amid rising fuel costs

22 May 2026, 19:17By sangye

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Government to launch Third Child Incentive Programme next month

22 May 2026, 18:23By sangye

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NA revisits RCSC's MaX system, recommends reviewing bell curve model

21 May 2026, 19:26By sangye

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Finance ministry maintains current tax concessions on wet and dry lands, Speaker directs minister to present amendments next summer session

21 May 2026, 19:14By Sonam Pem

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PM says Bhutan on track for USD 10bn economy by 2034

20 May 2026, 20:03By sangye

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

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NC's Social and Cultural Affairs Committee recommends permanent ban of vapes or e-cigarettes
20 May 2026, 19:13By Tshering Zam
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NA MPs back 72-hour SDF waiver for border areas
20 May 2026, 18:40By Sonam Pem
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Govt assures full Cambridge curriculum rollout by 2027 amid challenges
19 May 2026, 18:57By Sonam Pem
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National-level committee steps in to support struggling piggery farmers
19 May 2026, 18:43By Sonam Pem