AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBIMSTEC Security: Ajit Doval chaired the 5th BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs’ meeting in New Delhi, where members including Bhutan agreed on practical maritime guidelines for humanitarian disaster relief and safer law-enforcement interactions at sea. Climate Watch: Bhutan’s glacier retreat continues, with the latest inventory showing 27 glaciers lost and nearly 10% glacier area shrinking over nine years—raising stakes for water and hydropower. El Niño Alert: Bhutan’s meteorology centre warns a very strong El Niño may persist through the monsoon, pushing temperatures above normal while rainfall remains uncertain. Local Democracy: Thromde elections saw record low turnout, with Thimphu backing incumbent Thrompon Ugyen Dorji and Phuentshogling electing Deepen Ghalley. Food Security: Bhutan still relies heavily on imported staples like cereals, oils and sugar despite strong production in some crops, according to the Bhutan Food Balance Sheet. Health Support: The Bhutan Cancer Society highlights how free treatment still leaves patients facing transport and long-term costs, and details its care and support programme. Sports & Youth: Bhutan’s presence in regional youth football qualifiers continues, while Team Majas won the inaugural Queen’s Cup basketball title. Digital Payments: India’s UPI keeps surging—55.49 crore users and record transaction growth—with services already live in Bhutan among other countries.
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