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NC discusses if an Impeachment Bill is required for constitutional post holders
The National Council today decided to hold further discussions on whether an Impeachment Bill is required for constitutional post holders. The act, if in place will allow removal of constitutional post...
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Tourism bill not necessary says PM
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said there is no need for tourism bill but refers to the government economic development policy decision of having a comprehensive policy in 2017. Lyonchhen made this...
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Road accident claims another life
A 67-year-old man from Wangdue Phodrang has died in a car accident. The accident took place last night at Watsa in Chhukha. The deceased was alone and was on his way to Thimphu from Phuentshogling....
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Mother of transgender woman advocate gender acceptance
Advocating gender acceptance, a mother of a transgender woman came out to celebrate her daughter as Bhutan marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biophobia and Transphobia yesterday. Tshering...
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Trashigang Police forward chorten vandalism case to OAG
Trashigang police has forwarded a chorten vandalism case involving a 34-year-old suspect to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The suspect who is from Yangnyer Gewog was arrested on April 9 for...
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2 arrested in major burglary bust
Thimphu Police have arrested two men suspected of a series of burglary reported in and around the capital city. The arrests were made on Sunday from the town. The duo is suspected of planning and...
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GAFSP to provide US$ 8M grant for food security project
The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) has approved a grant of US$ 8 million for the Food Security and Agricultural Productivity Project (FSAPP). The FSAP Project was developed in...
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No revision in foreign workers ceiling: Home Minister
The Home Minister said the government has not revised the ceiling on the foreign workers. In 2004, the government decided to cap the ceiling at 45,000. However, there are more than 53,000 foreign...
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LG continues to be the most corrupt agency
Going by the Anti-Corruption Commission’s Annual Report 2016, the Local Government (LG) continues to be the most corrupt agency in the country. Of the 352 complaints received by the ACC in 2016, 119...
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Sagteng’s farm shop unable to meet rice demand
The newly established farm shop at Sagteng in Trashigang benefits the local community immensely. However, quite often, the shop is faced with shortage of rice as more customers rush to get their share...
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Police cautions people to be vigilant across the border
Following reports of robberies taking place across the borders, Police in Phuentshogling advises people to be alert while travelling in the area. Hundreds of people enter and exit the border towns....
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Gylapoizhing CS students endure overcrowding
Gyalpoizhing Central School had to offer its lower campus to the Gylapoizhing Information and Technology College, which opens this July. But the sacrifice came at a price. It cost the comfort of the...
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Accident claims two lives
Two forest officials died in a car accident last night at around 9 PM at Tongmajangsa in Trashi Yangtse. According to Police, the car went off the road about 250 metres. There were three passengers...
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Bhutan has enough medical specialists and equipment, claims health minister
Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk says Bhutan has sufficient medical specialists and equipment. The minister was responding to the question asked by Kengkhar-Weringla MP, Rinzin Jamtsho on what the...
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NC questions Education Minister on draft national education policy
The Education Ministry began the drafting of the National Education Policy in 2009. It’s been some eight years now and the policy has not been finalised yet. National Council, in its winter session,...
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Teaching History in Dzongkha not effective: Education Minister
Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk said the education ministry will not be able to consider the National Council’s recommendation to teach Bhutan History in Dzongkha. He said past experiences have proved it to be a...
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NA supports establishment of Ombudsman’s Office
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Good Governance Committee (GGC) of the National Assembly will carry out feasibility studies for the establishment of an Ombudsman’s Office in the country....
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Rinchen Kuenphen School introduces evening study programme
Going beyond the norms of a regular day school, Rinchen Kuenphen Primary School in Thimphu is helping its students with extra hours of study. The school recently started with an evening study programme...
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Lingdaen Chiwog to have BHU in 12th Five Year Plan
Lingdaen Chiwog under Phuentshogling Gewog in Chhukha might be abuzz with the construction of much needed Basic Health Unit (BHU) during the 12th Five Year Plan period. The health minister Tandin...
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Merak Primary School sees rise in enrolment
Merak Primary School under Merag Gewog in Trashigang has witnessed an increase in student enrolment for Pre-Primary level since this academic session. Over 160 pupils have been enrolled, this time....
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