Education & Language Policy: Bhutan’s Education ministry revised student assessment rules: from this academic year, students no longer need a separate 40% in both written exams and continuous assessment to pass—only a combined minimum overall 40% is required, after concerns that many students are failing Dzongkha. Land Administration Tech: A new digital consent system from the National Land Commission Secretariat, linked to Bhutan’s National Digital Identity platform and paired with a modernised surveying system, is set to reduce forged signatures, unauthorised transactions, and land ownership disputes by requiring consent from all relevant parties before transfers proceed. Urban Planning & Safety: Haa Dzongkhag imposed a temporary construction freeze inside the Haa Thromde boundary while it reviews and updates urban development plans and regulations to protect cultural heritage and improve standards. Infrastructure Resilience: MoIT clarified that mandatory geotechnical/soil testing under the Thimphu Structure Plan and City-wide Design Code is meant to manage hidden subsurface risks in Bhutan’s high seismic setting, and said Thimphu’s stormwater and drainage upgrades are designed to cut recurring urban flooding. Energy Pipeline: Work on the Detailed Project Report for the 404 MW Nyera Amari I and II Integrated Hydropower Project has started, supporting Bhutan’s wider push to expand clean power. Museums & Heritage: Bhutan is developing national guidelines for establishing and managing museums and heritage galleries, aiming for standardised governance, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.