AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBorder Town Politics: Phuentsholing’s newly elected Thrompon Deepen Ghalley says his win was driven by registered voters and pledges to focus on critical issues for the border town. Banking & Travel Planning: Banks in India are generally open on Sat, 18 July, but closures vary by local observance—Sikkim is shut for Drukpa Tshe-zi, while other states keep operating (check your city’s RBI holiday schedule before you go). Tourism Numbers: Bhutan’s tourism keeps climbing—26% more tourists in Jan–May, with 102k+ SDF-paying visitors and higher arrivals from India, alongside a note that dollar-paying revenue dipped. Local Services: Dagana’s Lhamoi Dzingkha dungkhag gets a new STCBL fuel outlet (Nu 17M) to ease recurring fuel shortages for thousands of residents. Hiking Buzz: Social media is pushing more Bhutanese and visitors toward Paro’s Pangkala trail, turning it into a trending hike. Mental Health Support: The PEMA helpline (1098) reports over 2,000 calls since 2022, with most requests tied to mental health and crisis support.
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