Phuentsholing Thrompon Race: Tashi Wangchuk pledges to make Phuentsholing cleaner, safer and smarter, with upgrades to water supply, stronger sanitation and anti-illegal dumping steps, plus better drainage and emergency readiness for monsoon risks. Flood Recovery in Phuentsholing: After late-June torrents hit the Amochu Housing Colony, 41 families were displaced and parts of the housing project were stalled by debris and mud. No Shelter Rebuild: The government says there are no plans to rebuild the Amochhu Temporary Shelter in Phuentsholing, calling it a COVID-era emergency setup that has become a growing flood and fire risk. Fire Preparedness in Trongsa: Uesa village in Trongsa gets a new fire hydrant to help a closely clustered wooden settlement respond faster when flames spread. Waste Pressure in Gangtey-Phobji: With the local landfill now full, Gangtey-Phobji is facing a growing waste management crisis as tourism and hotels outpace disposal capacity. Tourism Connectivity & Services: Drukair rolls out a Meet and Assist service at key Asian airports, and notes changes at Guwahati’s Terminal 2 plus a reduced fuel surcharge. Regional Payments for Travelers: South Asian central banks back a multilateral digital payments network; Bhutan highlights QR payment links with India and interest in expanding connectivity.