Digital Safety in Schools: Viral bullying videos from Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School in Thimphu have sparked public outrage and police/education probes, with students suspended and footage taken down as authorities warn against further sharing and push for stronger anti-bullying and digital literacy safeguards. Integrity Watch: Bhutan’s National Integrity Assessment 2025 says bribery is still rare and services feel transparent, but concerns are rising around favouritism and nepotism, with nearly 40% of respondents saying corruption has increased over five years. GST Relief for Essentials: Bhutan has started exempting GST on an expanded list of everyday items, including cooking oils, multiple rice categories, sanitary napkins, salt and automatic wheelchairs, with retroactive effect from 18 May. India–Bhutan Economic Support: India has handed over the fifth tranche of Rs 250 crore to complete India’s Rs 1,250 crore Economic Stimulus Programme for Bhutan, with officials citing benefits for farmers, students, youth, SMEs and tourism. Health and Recovery: Cancer Survivors Month in Thimphu highlighted how family and community support helps people rebuild lives after treatment, with HRH Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck attending. Disaster Preparedness: A full-scale Thimphu earthquake simulation found gaps in coordination, communications and emergency readiness, including delays, reporting issues and shortages at the National Referral Hospital. Memorial Chorten Upgrade: Thimphu Thromde is moving ahead with a stream corridor revitalisation plan under disaster-resilient infrastructure, aiming for greener public spaces, safer pedestrian access and improved drainage.