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Bhutan introduces Peritoneal Dialysis Service
Source: The Bhutanese
The National Medical Services, in collaboration with the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital has launched Bhutan’s first Peritoneal Dialysis Service at…
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JSW and DGPC sign agreement for Nu 78 bn P-III project
Source: The Bhutanese
The Prime Minister this week graced the signing ceremony of the Shareholders’ Agreement between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) and JSW…
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1,085 students shortlisted for ESP Education loan worth Nu 932.32 mn
Source: The Bhutanese
As of the last date of June 30, 2026 a total of 1,188 Bhutanese students had applied for the Economic Stimulus Program…
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Poverty, climate risks and GNH indicators guide Thimphu’s gewog budget allocations
Source: BBS
Thimphu district has allocated about Nu 706 M in the capital budget for the 2026-27 financial year, covering the district administration and eight…
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Trade deficit widens to nearly Nu 24bn in Q2
Source: BBS
Bhutan is importing considerably more goods than it exports, and the gap has widened in recent years. In the second quarter of…
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India approves Nu 3bn for 12 new PTA projects under 13th FYP
Source: BBS
Bhutan will see new investments in healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, disaster management, and urban development. This comes under the latest tranche of Project…
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Bhutan needs more EV chargers, but not everywhere
Source: Kuensel
The growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) is putting pressure on some charging stations, while others remain largely unused, according to a…
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Calls grow to expand and upgrade Samdrupcholing Hospital
Source: BBS
Residents of Samdrupcholing Drungkhag in Samdrup Jongkhar are calling for the expansion and upgrading of the dungkhag hospital. The 10-bed facility, built…
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Tsirang Dzongkhag Tshogdu calls for crematorium expansion
Source: BBS
Crematoriums provide an important place for families to perform final rites and pay respects to their loved ones. Recognising its importance, the…
