This is being raised following the resignation of DPT president JYT among other factors The National Assembly (NA), in its first session of the second Parliament, shall review relevant provisions of existing laws to consider proper procedures and consequences with regard to resignation by Member of Parliaments (MPs) post elections, …

Ms Christine A. Jantscher, Regional Coordinator of Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) called on Prime Minister Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang on August 14, 2013. Ms. Jantscher said Austria will provide sustained support in the promoting and developing three priority areas in Bhutan; Energy, Governance and Tourism. Ms Jantscher …

Although Bhutan has achieved 90% coverage on basic health services, the recent report by UNICEF on partnering to ensure equity and happiness for children of Bhutan revealed there is still a need to monitor and improve the quality of services provided by health facilities for young children. A UNICEF supported …

The Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited (RICBL), the oldest and largest insurance company in Bhutan, was rated on its financial strength and an issuer credit rating by A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Limited which was announced at a conference held in the RICBL head office in the capital yesterday. RICBL was …

There is a unique plant among the variety of plants that the people in Zhemgang grow. As the plant grows into a tree, it flowers. The tree is a night bloomer. The flower of Oroxylum indicum, the people in Zhemgang believe, is the most elusive of flower that a very …

Bhutanese throughout the country joined India in the celebration of her 67th Independence Day, a day of import for Bhutan and the region. The celebrations were highlighted by the performance of world famous classical Indian dancer Uma Sharma, relatively unknown to the locals, at the RAPA hall. Bhutan is the …

Measures are put in place for the safety of the public Figures compiled by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) show a decline in crime rate in Thimphu this year. However, while the police are making every effort to combat crime, it is uncertain if the crime rate would surpass last …

A 48-year-old suspect involved in robbing a lhakhang in Rubisa gewog, Wangdue Phodrang in 1988, who had escaped from police custody 25 years back, was rearrested on May 10, 2013 at Mongar by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP). The suspect, from Rubisa gewog, had broken into the Tshokhorlo lhakhang and …

Children with disabilities are often invisible in policies, in data and in societies, as revealed in the findings of State of the World’s Children (SOWC) report, 2013 which was launched at the Clock Tower Square. The global launch took place on May 30, 2013, and the official launch in Bhutan …

Despite a huge customer base for meat purchase in the capital, with the slight increase in prices during summer, meat vendors are now facing difficulties with the business. Yakthukpa meat shop owner, Shahbir Subbha said, “These days, we are selling beef under loss, even if there is a slight increase …