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Candidates contesting LG using social media to garner support
Candidates, contesting for the upcoming local government elections, have started using social media to reach out to their voters. “Some people of my gewog live out of Samdrup Jongkhar. So, I use social...
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Bhutanese consume more alcohol than the permissible limit
Bhutanese consume more alcohol than the permissible limit of 0.08 gram per decilitre, according to a research report. One hundred milliliter is equivalent to one deciliter. The number of injuries...
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IMF warns Bhutan of external imbalances and overheating
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is optimistic about Bhutan’s economic progress in the medium term but warns the country of external imbalances and overheating. Accelerated growth rate would be...
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Joint sitting to discuss contentious European Investment Bank Framework...
The European Investment Bank Framework Agreement will be tabled for discussion in the parliament’s joint sitting, tomorrow. The National Council, during the last winter session, unanimously agreed not...
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Conference on Tradition and Innovation in Vajrayana Buddhism underway
Over 400 participants from 37 countries are taking part in the International Conference on Tradition and Innovation in Vajrayana Buddhism underway at the Royal Institute of Tourism and Hospitality in...
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Boarding facilities to be allowed for all schools from 2017
All government and private schools will be allowed to start boarding facilities with effect from 2017 academic session, an executive order from education ministry says. This order revokes the boarding...
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STCBL records 800 percent profit
The State Trading Corporation of Bhutan Limited (STCBL) that primarily deals with sale of vehicles registered record increase in its profit. Its profit increased from Nu 7 M to Nu 71 M in 2015. It was...
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Drones get to fly again
Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) has granted permission to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or Drones, within the airspace of the country, provided operators comply with BCAA’s conditions. BCAA...
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Parliament endorses to audit Chiphen Rigphel Project
Parliament’s Joint Sitting today endorsed the Public Accounts Committee’s recommendation to conduct supplementary audit of Chiphen Rigphel Project. Of the 68 MPs present, 49 voted in favour of the...
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11 Bhutanese athletes leave for Russia
Eleven athletes left for Russia to participate in the 6th Children of Asia International Sports Games, today. They will compete in Boxing, Judo, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, and Archery. Russia has been...
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Consumer Inflation on a steady rise
After receding to an all time low, Bhutan’s consumer inflation has been on a steady increase since March this year. The inflation increased from 2.9 percent in March to 3.3 percent in May, this year....
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Bangladesh’s President speaks in Bhutanese parliament
The President of Bangladesh, Abdul Hamid thanked His Majesty The King, the government and the people of Bhutan for showing solidarity and expressing sorrows in the wake of terrorist attack in...
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Man apprehended for allegedly stealing donation boxes
Punakha police apprehended a 22-year-old man on Tuesday for allegedly stealing four donation boxes from Khamsum Yueley Namgyel Chorten in Punakha. The incident took place last month. Police is said to...
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Number of Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis increases
The number of Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has increased significantly from six to 48 new cases within a decade. MDR-TB is a form of tuberculosis that is resistant to primary drugs used...
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Nine projects approved under SDP
The Bhutan-India Small Development Project (SDP) Committee approved nine new projects amounting to over Nu 180 M in Thimphu, yesterday. The projects include solar lighting and CGI sheets for yak...
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About every two Bhutanese children in every 10 stunted
About every two Bhutanese children in every 10, under five years of age, are stunted. A recent survey report by Ministry of Health states poor sanitation is one of the factors leading to stunting....
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The state of five economic jewels
Presenting the State of the Nation Report, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay also highlighted the state of five economic jewels. Hyrdopower Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay informed the sector generated...
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PM presents the State of the Nation Report
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay presented the State of the Nation Report to the Parliament yesterday. Lyonchhen touched upon health, education, living standard and, religion and culture among others....
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17 percent decrease in unresolved irregularities
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) reported a decrease of 17 percent in unresolved irregularities in 2015 as against 2014. The unresolved irregularities are un-settled justifications or actions taken by...
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His Majesty addresses the Parliament’s closing
Speaking at the closing of the Parliament session, His Majesty The King said the parliamentarians have been judicious in the selection of bills for discussion, choosing those which are relevant and...
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