AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoThrompon Election Watch: Thimphu’s 15 July 2026 race is heating up, with Sonam Choden pitching “Basics and Beautification” and promising better water, roads, waste management and a cleaner, greener capital, while Phuentsholing candidates Tashi Wangchuk and Deepen Ghallay focus on safer water, sanitation, disaster readiness and stronger public participation in local governance. Flood & Housing Safety: The government says there are no plans to rebuild Phuentsholing’s Amochhu Temporary Shelter, citing its temporary nature and rising flood and fire risks after deterioration and a major 2024 fire. Cost of Living: Bhutan’s inflation hit 7.72% in May, with transport and food costs climbing, adding pressure on households. Student Support: The Royal University of Bhutan is seeking a stipend rise for college students, arguing the last increase dates back to 2019. Public Safety & Health: Bhutan Food and Drug Authority tightens rules on tapentadol and nitrous oxide after misuse concerns. Energy Cooperation: The EU launched a €5 million South Asia energy connectivity project in Kathmandu, aiming to boost cross-border power trade including Bhutan. Regional Safety: Bhutan’s foreign ministry says Bhutanese workers in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar are safe amid renewed US-Iran escalation.
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