Latest news in Bhutan? October 3rd, 2026
03-10-2026
The top news and developments in Bhutan for early October 2026 include:
Black Mountain Festival Underway: The fifth edition of the annual Black Mountain Festival in Trongsa takes place over the weekend (October 2–4), bringing together local communities to celebrate indigenous culture, traditional performances, crafts, and nature conservation.
The StatesmanGelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Expands Digital Asset Operations: Regulatory and economic frameworks around the Gelephu Special Administrative Region reached a new milestone with the formal issuance of licenses for institutional virtual asset trading and custody operations, advancing Bhutan’s initiative to establish Gelephu as a sustainable fintech and digital asset hub.
Hydropower Infrastructure Expansion: ANDRITZ was awarded the contract to supply four Pelton turbine-generator units for the 600 MW Khorlochhu hydropower project in the Trashiyangtse District, marking a critical step forward in expanding the nation’s renewable energy and export capacity.
Healthcare Policy Realignment: The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization concluded a national forum focused on restructuring primary healthcare delivery to target universal health coverage beyond basic geographic accessibility, prioritizing specialized care access across remote dzongkhags.