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His Holiness graces International Day for Elimination of Violence against...
His Holiness the Je Khenpo graced the celebration of the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women in Namdroling Genzin Dratshang in Autsho, yesterday. In an address to the public,...
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Inflation climbs to 3.56 percent
After reaching its lowest point at 3 percent in August, Bhutan’s consumer inflation climbed to 3.56 percent in October this year. Both food and non-food prices increased between September and October....
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MPs question PHPA’s cost escalation
During their visit to Punatsangchhu Hydropower Project sites in Wangdue Phodrang yesterday, the MPs from the National Assembly questioned Project’s Managing Director, RN Khazanchi on the project’s...
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National Council’s GGC proposes decentralisation secretariat for LG
The National Council’s Good Governance Committee proposed the government to establish independent decentralisation secretariat for the Local Governments. The proposal came up while the committee...
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NC endorses tariff revision for tourists
The National Council endorsed the tariff revision for tourists, which is US$ 250 per night, today. NC’s economic affairs committee members recommended that the government relook at the tariff, which...
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Drukair to start flying to Gelegphu
As per the government’s directive, Drukair will start its flights to Gelegphu from December 17. It will operate once a week. The corporation is yet to determine the price of a ticket to Gelegphu. But...
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Thimphu and Chhukha have highest reported HIV cases
Of the 354 HIV positive patients in the country, 47 percent of them live in Chhukha and Thimphu. Number of population and existing social norms are the reasons for the higher number of HIV patients...
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NC questions government hydropower plan
During the Question and Answer session, the National Council members asked the economic affairs minister, Norbu Wangchuk what the government’s plans were, in achieving hydropower targets. They said...
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Banning street hawkers serious social injustice: DNT
One of the political parties outside the parliament, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) says banning street hawkers from selling food items, along the streets and roads of the country, is not an option but a...
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I support your decision: PM tells people Hungrel and Wangchang
The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay visited Hungrel and Wangchang- the two gewogs in Paro, discontent with the thromde boundary demarcation, yesterday. Lyonchhen said he fully supports their decision....
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NC raises DANTAK’s signboards issue
The National Council asked the government if India’s Border Roads Organisation, DANTAK, which has been operating in Bhutan since 1961, has sought permission to build numerous signboards along the...
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Many college students engage in irresponsible sexual behavior, suggests research
There is a high prevalence of irresponsible sexual behavior among college students in Bhutan, according to research conducted by a group of lecturers from Paro College of Education. The findings were...
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NC Chairperson clarifies Rules of Procedure
The National Council’s Chairperson, Dasho Sonam Kinga said people and local media are under the impression that NC’s recommendations on national policies are submitted to the National Assembly for...
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Merge YES and DES schemes, says NC MP Nima
The National Council’s Social and Cultural Affairs Committee proposed recommendation to the government to consider re-aligning the Youth Employment Skills (YES) and the Direct Employment Scheme (DES)....
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NA withdraws Enterprise Registration Bill
The National Assembly decided to withdraw the Enterprise Registration Bill, 2015, after the economic affairs minister, Norbu Wangchuk moved the motion, today. The move comes after the National Council...
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Helicopter equipped to fight fire
Their chopper is equipped for firefighting, should a major fire incident occur, says the Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services. A firefighting demonstration of the Airbus H130 helicopter was carried out at...
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Over 1600 teachers to be recruited in 2016-20, says Labour Minister
More than 1,600 teachers will be recruited within 2016-20, labour minister, Ngeema Sangay Tshempo said, during National Assembly’s Question Hour session, today. Lyonpo was responding to a question...
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NC Chairperson contests PM’s statement on enterprise bill
(Update): Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement, the National Council’s Chairperson, Dr. Sonam Kinga said since the Enterprise Registration Bill is a government’s bill they thought they would...
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Political rift limited electric vehicle business: Local dealer
The Thunder Motors’ Chief Executive Officer, Tashi Wangchuk says while there is nothing wrong with the electric vehicles technically, it is the political aspect that has been limiting. The two local...
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Two juvenile brothers arrested for alleged burglary
Tsirang Police detained two brothers, aged 12 and 11 for alleged burglary, on Monday. They apparently stole Nu 3000 and 100 Baht from a residence in Tsirang when the residents were away. Both have...
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