Radhi-Sakteng MP Jigme Wangchuk said given the education level of the police personal, it has become embarrassing to work as an orderly in the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP). He reminded the house that it was agreed during the deliberation of the RBP bill in 2009 that the orderly system has …

According to the Home Minister, Damcho Dorji, the deduction in civil servants’ salary as welfare fund is a voluntary scheme.  He said, “It is important to know that it is not compulsory to contribute to the welfare fund, and it is not allowed for any organization to make it compulsory,” …

The Economic Affairs Committee (EAC) of the National Council said the lack of a proper legal framework and coordination among the concerned bodies has led to discrepancies on import and distribution of Petroleum Oil Lubricants (POL) products in the country. The committee presented such major issues while discussing the special …

During the question-hour session of the National Assembly on May 26, Economic Affairs Minister, Norbu Wangchuk, said the Business Opportunity and Information Centre (BOiC), within its nine months of operation, has been beneficial to the people and the economy. He said the BOiC goal is to establish cottage and small …

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen spent three days in Sakteng, arriving from Merak on the evening of the 27th May. Their Majesties trekked from Merak to Sakteng over the ancient route connecting the two famous villages, over the dreaded Nyakchungla pass, 4,200 meters above sea level. …

The Economic Affairs Committee (EAC), National Council (NC), points out that a strong policy for the tourism sector is needed. Tourism sector is the country’s second highest revenue generator, contributes to hard currency reserves, and an employment generator.  At present, the tourism sector is driven by “High Value, Low Impact” …

The Bhutan Kuen-Nyam (BKP) in a press release asked the government to reconsider the impacts of hydropower projects and also explore other economic alternatives before going ahead with more projects. The release said that while hydropower would remain an important component of the economy, Bhutanese should think about the further …

The rules and guidelines of Tsamdo and Sokshing will be implemented in 10 dzongkhags in 2015-16 financial year, and in nine remaining dzongkhags in the next year, said Minister of Agriculture and Forests in the National Assembly on May 22. The Nganglam MP, Choida Jamtsho, questioned the government on the …

With a total outlay of Nu 45.504 bn the 2015-2016 financial year annual budget is the best indicator of the government’s plants on the economy and its various sectors. Of the Nu 45.504 bn the capital expenditure is Nu 23.476 bn which is 25 percent higher than in 2014-2015 annual …

Chairperson of the Social and Cultural Affairs Committee, National Council (NC) member of Bumthang, Nima, presented the preliminary report on review of the National Employment Policy, Program and Strategies this week. NC found the need to review the policy as it was a national policy, to create and promote gainful …