Annually celebrated on 8 March, the International Women’s Day (IWD) the theme “Make it Happen.” Bhutan joins the global community this year to celebrate women’s achievements while calling on for greater gender equality in Wangdiphodrang. Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck will grace the occasion as the chief guest, joining …

Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay met H.E. Mr. Jan Luykx, Ambassador of Belgium to Bhutan at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang yesterday morning. Congratulating the Ambassador on having presented his credentials to His Majesty the King today, Lyonchhen expressed that he looked forward to working with the ambassador and build closer ties with Belgium …

There are hundreds of motor vehicles that zip along the roads in Thimphu every day. The same busy roads are used as practice ground for those learning to drive. As per the rules set by the Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA), “A learner driver shall not be allowed to …

The government, during the 15th Meet-the-Press held on March 6, stated that communications network to the east is being enhanced in order to meet the 20% of tourist arrivals to the east within the next three years. The east-west highway widening work is under progress and the domestic air service …

The Minister, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) said the economy will do better than the 2.05% GDP growth rate recorded in 2013. Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk, during the 15th Meet-the-Press session held yesterday in capital, said the confidence on economy is good. “The GDP growth rate of 2.05% in 2013 is …

A good harvest of potatoes in Norbugang gewog inSamtse, this February, has not only benefited the farmers, but also contributed towards the goal of achieving vegetable self-sufficieny set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF). The farmers also had a surplus of potato to sell to the neighbouring Indian …

Those involved in the English II paper leakage will be dealt as per the procedures and law said the Prime Minister during the 15th Meet-the Press held yesterday. Lyonchhen said the law required for the examination authority, Bhutan Council for Secondary Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA), to provide their findings to …

As part of the commitment of the Prime Minister towards enhancing accountability and efficient public service delivery, the G2C Office under the Prime Minister’s Office today launched the “PM’s eDesk” – a web based online monitoring tool for the Prime Minister. Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay stated that delivering public services at …

The government is working very hard to look for possibilities in creating other job opportunities for B.Ed graduates, within Bhutan and outside country, said Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during the 15th Meet-the-Press session held yesterday in Thimphu Lyonchhen said the government respects the Royal Civil Service Commission’s (RCSC) decision to …

On every 8th of March since 1975, thousands of events have been or¬ganized on International Women’s Day to celebrate the economic, po¬litical and social achievements of women all over the world. But this is not merely an observance; it is also an opportunity to call for greater equality. International Women’s …