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Tourism Meets Sports: Bhutan Olympic Committee says it will push “sports tourism” during the tourism off-season, aiming to run 2–3 events a year so visitors stay longer and local athletes get more chances. Parliament Watch: Electricity tariff revision is sparking fresh debate in the National Assembly, with MPs asking if households will be protected from higher living costs; fuel pricing transparency is also under scrutiny, with calls to fully disclose how imported fuel prices are set. Cost of Living & Jobs: GST rollout is facing pressure as early collections fall short of targets while prices stay high; MPs also raised concerns about where jobs are for young people and urged easier loan access for cottage and small industries. Infrastructure & Services: Concerns over the Nganglam–Panbang highway’s condition have been formally sent to Project DANTAK; Thimphu’s housing crisis remains a major worry for renters. Clean Energy Push: Tata Power and DGPC signed a pact to build a workforce for Bhutan’s 5,000 MW clean energy drive. Finance Snapshot: Bhutan’s external debt reached Nu 285.2 billion by 31 March 2026.

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Tata Power and DGPC Partners to Build Skill Development Ecosystem for Bhutan’s Clean Energy Sector

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Tata Power, Bhutan’s DGPC sign pact to build workforce for 5,000 MW clean energy push

Tata Power, Bhutan’s DGPC sign pact to build workforce for 5,000 MW clean energy push


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