In reference to the recent discussion on the removal of class X cut-off point in the National Council (NC), it was learnt that members of NC were not satisfied with the response of government on the removal of class X cut-off point, and NC even questioned the process of the …

The government shared that water issue, both irrigation and drinking will be addressed within their tenure. They have come with a flagship program on water and they also have allocated adequate budget to address water shortage. Question on water issue and its progress were raised during Friday meet yesterday whereby …

The Second Session of the Third Parliament of Bhutan concluded successfully on 27 June. The closing ceremony notes were presented to His Majesty The King by the Speaker, Opposition Leader (OL), National Council (NC) Chairperson and the Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs. The Parliament offered prayers for the long …

Tashicholing and Namgaycholing gewogs under Samste continue to report cases of major human-wildlife conflict. The gewogs has 5 chiwogs each with more than 800 households together. Many villagers have left their farmlands fallow due to dismal compensation schemes for damaged and lost crops. 50 percent of the total population in …

Thimphu police apprehended two drivers, aged 41 and 36,on 19 June for selling 42 bundles of construction rods. The complaint was lodged by the site manager of one of the private construction companiesin Thimphu on the same day. The initial incident took place on 18 June. It was alleged that …

Thimphu police apprehended 175 people including 9 women for abusing and illicit trafficking of controlled substances. Of the total arrest 139 people were arrested for abusing while the rest, 36 people were arrested for illicit trafficking. The arrests were made within the timespan of three months, March to May, this …

The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) conducted the ‘Review of Government Vehicles and Foreign Vehicle Quota System’. The study was carried out with an overall audit objective to determine whether the government vehicle and foreign vehicle quotas were operating economically, efficiently and effectively. Apart from that, the review was conducted also …

The Annual Audit Report (AAR) 2018 was released on 21 June. As required under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Audit Act of Bhutan 2018, the Royal Audit Authority has tabled AAR 2018 to the Parliament on 21 June. The report is a compilation of un-resolved significant …

Bhalujhora bridge construction scheduled for completion by end of the May and to be opened to traffic by the first week of June, is still under construction. The bridge can be possibly opened to traffic by the first week of July. Project Manager of SASEC project, DoR, Tshewang, said, “The …

Though there is internet connectivity and mobile network in almost all the gewogs in the country, there is still space for improvement. With ICT in place, rural fold get easier access to services. Dorokha Drungpa Karma Jurmi, said that ICT plays a vital role in rural areas as mobile network …