The Prime Minister in the State of the Nation Report presented initiatives aimed at transforming key sectors including education, healthcare, and social welfare.  He outlined plans to upgrade schools to central status, establish specialized healthcare facilities, combat substance abuse, and promote cultural preservation through enhanced language and arts programs. Under …

The National Council has officially passed the comprehensive Adoption of Review Report on the State of Persons with Disabilities.  Led by Deputy Chairperson Tshering of the Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC), the session achieved a majority consensus with 15 votes in favor and 8 against. The Deputy Chairperson first …

Radhi Sakteng MP, Tashi Tenzin, during the Question Hour session of the 15th Sitting of the 4th Parliament, said that in efforts to enhance public service delivery efficiency, previous governments have established community service centers (CSCs) in over 200 gewogs since 2011. Currently, there are more than 350 online services …

To the question asked by the Khar-Yurung Constituency MP,  Sangay Thinley,  on the regularization of Contract Employees, the Prime Minister highlighted  the  ongoing efforts by the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) to merge regular and consolidated contract roles into para-regular positions. “I do not directly have the authority to carry …

Projection shows Nu 6 bn cost for 5 years The Member of Parliament from the Nganglam Constituency, Lamdra Wangdi, questioned on how and when the Government’s is planning to implement the cash incentive of Nu. 10,000 per month for the third child. In response, the Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay highlighted …

Well known actor and former Mr. Bhutan and Mr. Asia, Sangay Tsheltrim, during a recent episode of Bhutan’s Got Talent, won the hearts of audiences through his compassionate act on screen. During the live telecast of the show, the actor revealed that he had watched audition clips featuring Chimi Dema, …

During the 10th sitting of the First Session of the Fourth Parliament, the Good Governance Committee brought the Motion on the Review of Managing for Excellence (Max) in Civil Service into discussion. The committee’s chairperson, MP Lhakpa Tshering Tamang, highlighted that the committee’s research is based on concerns about the …

Nu 1 bn has been set aside for the pledge The Prime Minister clarified that the Government’s plan to allocate Nu 1 billion for supporting one child in a family to go abroad is not intended to apply to every household during the 5th Meet the Press Session.  This indicates …

Sarpang Dzongkhag MP, Pema Tashi, asked a question to the Health Minister about the placement of 145 nurses who will be hired from India. In response, Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk first mentioned that the Royal Civil Service Commission approved the recommendation not only based on the Ministry of Health’s proposal but …

The National Council saw the Introduction of the ‘Review Report on the State of Persons with Disabilities’ which was presented by the Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC). Eminent member Kesang Chuki Dorjee, Chairperson of the SCAC presented the report by covering its background, mainly focusing on inclusive education in …