GI & Rural Jobs: Bhutan has launched its first four registered Geographical Indication (GI) products—Bumthang Yathra, Bumthang Honey, Dhur-Tadingang Gontho, and Merak-Sakteng Zoetey—aimed at protecting heritage and boosting rural incomes. Flood & Housing Safety: Phuentsholing faces intensifying flood and landslide risks along the Amochhu area, and the government says there will be no reconstruction of the flood-damaged Amochhu temporary shelters, citing fire and flood hazards. Roads & Connectivity Costs: Monsoon road damage is costing far more than planned as closures last longer, with landslides and debris flows keeping key highways shut for days. Energy Finance: Bhutan secured an ADB loan for a 310MW solar expansion, alongside other funding for resilient urban infrastructure and housing in Thimphu and Phuentsholing. Household Burden: A new NSB study finds poorer Bhutanese households spend a higher share of their budgets on ritual activities, even though their absolute spending is lower. Fuel Trade Row: India’s petroleum ministry dismissed claims that Bhutan rejected E20 petrol, saying no export offer exists—while Bhutanese reports had pointed to storage and vehicle compatibility concerns. NCLT Business Update: India’s NCLT directed Entertainment City to register a 4.26% equity transfer to Parmesh Construction, rejecting Unitech’s objections.