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The tax season has begun and over 300 businesses in Thimphu have already filed their Business Income Tax through tax intermediaries. Launched as a pilot project last year, the initiative is gaining positive feedback from taxpayers. By streamlining the process, tax intermediaries have made filing more accessible and efficient for taxpayers. The Department of Revenue and Customs trained 90 tax...

On the night of the 24th of this month, Bhutanese music lovers will watch global music superstar Ed Sheeran perform live at the Changlimithang Stadium. Beyond offering world-class musical performance, the much-anticipated concert is also an inspiration for Bhutanese artists, especially singers and songwriters to take Bhutan to the global stage through music. In about two weeks, Bhutan will host...

Police recorded an increase in the number of missing persons last year. At more than 130 cases, it went up by around 30 cases compared to the previous year. According to the police, cases of missing children are primarily linked to problems at home while cases involving missing adults are often associated with alcohol and substance abuse. Last year, out...

The pass percentage for classes XII and VIII students dropped last year. The class XII pass rate has decreased by over 1.3 per cent, while the class VIII pass rate dropped by more than 4.5 per cent as compared to 2023. The Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment announced the results today. The class XII pass percentage stood at...