Bhutan debuts its wine industry with the auction of its first vintage, “Ser Kem,” by the Bhutan Wine Company; The highlight is “The Himalaya,” a 7,57L bottle honoring Gangkhar Puensum, estimated between $40.000–$80.000

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