DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

Govt plans to review national pension scheme

There will also be a focus on Digital Drukyul The government, during the Friday Media Meet acknowledged the existence of the current taxation policy where employees earning more than Nu 18,000 in a month are being taxed on their pensions. “Research by international experts found that there is not much …

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Sonam Gongphel on track claims Agriculture minister but water agency and crop insurance yet to be established as 120 days draws closer

According to the minister of agriculture, Lyonpo Yeshey Penjore, the government has fulfilled its pledge on Sonam Gongphel—which was one of the 25 pledges in 120 days made during the campaign period. The agriculture minister informed that the ministry started working and has fulfilled the pledge within four months from …

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More youths showing interest in FMCL

Farm Machinery Centre Limited (FMCL), a fully state owned enterprise, within two years into operation has a total of creditable 460 youths working under the cooperation currently.  As per the records with the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources, maximum number of youth have opted for FMCL through the Direct …

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