The Bhutan Chess Federation organised its first FIDE-rated tournament, won by 27-year-old Karma Sonam

Royal Civil Service Commission has updated its leadership model under the Diamond Strategy, moving away from seniority-based authority toward accountability, adaptability and performance, as part of broader efforts to modernize public administration

Liquor shops in Phuentsholing face severe shortages ahead of Bhutan’s upcoming alcohol tax hike; Suppliers are unable to meet demand, pushing retailers to the brink as prices rise and stock dwindles, with businesses warning of mounting financial strain

Bhutan’s National Assembly unanimously adopted the framework agreement to join the International Big Cat Alliance, committing the country to global cooperation on big-cat conservation, anti-poaching efforts, and habitat protection

Social entrepreneur Kinley Tshomo won the "Unlock Her Future" Prize 2025 for her project "Gyelyon: Project Gakithu", which trains rural women and youth in digital and professional skills