AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSAFF Women’s Final: India beat Bangladesh 3-1 to win the SAFF Women’s Championship, with Pyari Xaxa, Sanfida Nongrum and Lynda Kom scoring for India and Ritu Porna Chakma replying for Bangladesh. Tourism & Borders: Bhutan’s Home Minister says the government is working to ease tourist permit delays and long queues at Phuentsholing’s Integrated Check Post. Tax Reform: Bhutan’s Finance Ministry says GST rollout is on track despite early concerns, citing over Nu 3bn collected in the first four months and a wider filing base. Renewables Law: The National Assembly advanced a Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill, aiming to cut project costs and boost investment. Waste Policy: Government reaffirmed its Zero Waste Bhutan 2030 push, stressing public awareness and stronger waste systems. Health: Bhutan is prioritising quality neonatal care, with new Mother and Child Hospitals in Thimphu and Mongar set to complete soon. Demography: Bhutan announced monthly cash incentives for families to have more children as births decline. Hydropower Business: HCC secured an INR 127 crore contract for diversion works on the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project. Climate Finance: Bhutan urged donors not to cut environmental funding after LDC graduation, warning climate risks are rising.
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