90% of the adult population was fully vaccinated within a week, to the congratulations of UNICEF Bhutan representative Will Parks, who called it "probably the fastest vaccination campaign during a pandemic"

Bhutan’s Zhung Dratshang, the country's central monastic authority, is preparing the Drubchen Kagyed Wanga, a rare month-long spiritual empowerment ceremony; The ritual will bring together monks and devotees from all over the country

A new water supply project in Doksum was launched to end chronic drinking water shortages: a gravity-fed pipeline and an upgraded storage and distribution network was installed for a reliable year-round water supply for local households

Bhutan’s education minister has called for a ban on social media use under 16, arguing that excessive online exposure is harming students mental health; It would introduce age-based restrictions to create a safer digital environment for young people.

Jigmeling Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre is undergoing a major expansion to improve treatment and rehabilitation of injured and rescued wild animals; The upgraded facility will strengthen veterinary services to support wildlife conservation