AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoE20 Petrol Row: Bhutan’s Department of Trade says it asked Indian suppliers to keep conventional petrol, citing ethanol’s water-absorbing risk and concerns about ageing underground tanks—while India’s Petroleum Ministry counters that no E20 export offer or formal proposal ever existed, sparking a fresh back-and-forth. Floods & Housing: Phuentsholing’s Amochhu Housing Colony was hit by torrential rain and debris from a landslide, displacing 41 families and stalling an ongoing housing project. Climate Risk for Children: UNICEF reports 89.6% of Bhutanese children face at least one climate hazard, with drought the most widespread threat. Disaster Preparedness: Tsirang launched a 204-page Disaster Management and Contingency Plan with evacuation and risk maps for all gewogs. Thromde Elections Push: The Election Commission says civic education has reached 9,300 people ahead of 2026 Thromde polls, while PM urges families to consider a third child under the Third Child Plus Programme. Earthquake Costs: Bhutan Insurance Limited received 134 earthquake-related claims worth about Nu 5.34 million, mainly affecting rural properties.
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