Anti-corruption measurement: A Thimphu regional meeting on assessing anti-corruption agencies wrapped up with experts saying enforcement numbers alone can’t capture how integrity institutions really perform. Local elections & services: With Thromde campaigning under way, Thimphu voters are hearing pledges to fix water supply, including calls to move toward 24-hour service and end rationing. Border trade bottleneck: Samtse’s Integrated Check Post is seeing trucks stuck for 3–4 hours over a 2.3-km stretch because the Duarpani route remains closed, forcing all heavy export traffic through one corridor. Flood risk in Phuentsholing: Officials warned that intense rainfall and landslides are driving worsening flood and landslide hazards along the Amochhu area, and said there’s no plan to reconstruct flood-damaged temporary shelters. Fuel dispute clarified: India’s petroleum ministry rejected claims Bhutan refused E20 petrol, saying no export offer exists; the debate follows Bhutan’s reported concerns about storage and vehicle performance. Energy direction: Bhutan reiterated it is prioritising green hydrogen over CNG for long-term transport fuel planning. Education reform: Bhutan is moving toward a national teacher licensing and professional certification framework. Heritage & livelihoods: Bhutan launched its first four registered GI products to protect local heritage and boost rural incomes. Sports tie: Bhutan added medals and strengthened regional sporting links through South Asian bodybuilding events.