AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAviation & Visitor Support: Drukair has rolled out a Meet and Assist Service at Paro, Bangkok, Singapore, Delhi, Guwahati and Dubai, and says its Guwahati flights now use Terminal 2 (from 2 July). It also cut the fuel surcharge in fares after lower aviation fuel prices. Tourism & Infrastructure: The Gelephu–Tareythang Road project has reached a key planning milestone, with the Detailed Project Report due by year-end and construction expected to start mid-next year—promising faster travel and wildlife-protection measures. Rural Tourism Boost: Momentum around the Gelephu Mindfulness City is spilling into Tsirang, where new local markets and visitor movement are helping villagers earn steadier incomes. Disaster Update: Floods in Phuentsholing’s Amochu Housing Colony displaced 41 families after heavy rain and debris inundated homes and stalled parts of an ongoing housing project. Finance for Bhutan Travelers: Bhutan’s banks have revised lending rates—BDBL raised some fixed rates (including home loans up to 11%) while easing most floating loans. Health & Care Costs: The Bhutan Kidney Foundation says support spending has topped Nu 21 million over 14 years as more patients need long-term treatment abroad.
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