Tour Entry Bottlenecks: Bhutan’s Home Minister says the government is monitoring tourist delays at Phuentsholing, after MPs raised concerns about long queues for Sustainable Development Fee payments and entry permit formalities. Connectivity for Trade: India will fully fund the Kokrajhar–Gelephu railway (Nu 34.5 billion), a major boost for Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City and regional logistics. Conservation in Gelephu: BTFEC marks World Environment Day with new grants for red panda tourism and elephant habitat enhancement, plus CCTV handovers to track elephant movements. Tourism Partnership Push: Thailand and Bhutan completed reciprocal familiarisation trips under “Two Kingdoms, One Destination,” focusing on wellness, culture, sustainability, and high-value travel. Safety & Community: Bhutan forms a national committee to monitor the safety of Bhutanese in the Middle East, with contingency and evacuation plans ready if conditions worsen. Heritage & Planning: Haa imposes a temporary construction moratorium inside Haa Thromde while it reviews and updates urban development rules to protect local architectural identity. Aviation Governance: Bhutan’s National Assembly unanimously adopts the International Civil Aviation Convention 2016 to strengthen its role in global aviation standards. Rights Watch: A Bhutanese businessman received a nine-year prison sentence after remarks in a viral video, sparking fresh debate on free speech and legal protections.