Fake Bhutanese refugee case: Kathmandu District Court sentenced former Deputy Prime Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi to four years and former Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand to two years, with multiple others also receiving prison terms and fines in the scam involving forged government documents and fraud. Thimphu local elections: Election preparations are complete for Thimphu and Phuentshogling thromde polls, with polling stations set in all Thimphu constituencies and EVMs to be dispatched for Phuentshogling. Climate and water risks: Bhutan recorded its warmest year in 2025, with new national climate assessments warning that rising temperatures, shrinking glaciers and erratic rainfall are reshaping water resources and disaster preparedness. Elderly economic insecurity: A new NSB study finds nearly four in 10 elderly Bhutanese face economic insecurity even when not classified as poor by conventional measures. Solar push: ADB approved a US$160 million loan to expand Bhutan’s solar power capacity and attract private investment through a new energy PPP. Tourism sustainability: The Department of Tourism urges hotels to adopt the Bhutan Green Hotel Standard to strengthen high-value, low-volume tourism. Public health and youth: Bhutan Cancer Society launches a media collaboration project, while youth groups call for stronger sexuality education and youth-friendly health services. Thimphu infrastructure concern: Rumours about relocating Olarongchhu workshops have resurfaced, but residents say the bigger issue remains poor road conditions.