AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHKH Monsoon Watch: ICIMOD says 2026 monsoon may be below normal across Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan, but disaster risk stays high as short bursts of intense rain, rising temperatures and water stress can still trigger flash floods and landslides. Public Health: Japanese Encephalitis has killed four at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital this year, with Assam still flagged as a major burden area for the mosquito-borne disease. Digital Governance Oversight: Bhutan’s Parliament Public Accounts Committee questions value for money in the Bhutan Integrated Taxation System (BITS) 1.0, citing weak procurement and planning, including a direct award without open bidding, and raising concerns over losses and accountability. Solar for Public Facilities: Druk Green Power Corporation reports solar panels installed at 187 public facilities in Thimphu and parts of Chhukha and Basochhu, aiming to cut reliance on hydropower and expand clean power generation. Media & Grassroots Voices: Bhutan Media Foundation convened journalists, influencers and freelancers to strengthen partnerships with civil society groups so community issues get better coverage. Engineering & Research Links: Bhutan partners with IEEE to strengthen engineering education and research.
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