The Bhutan Bird Festival 2024, held in Tingtibi, Zhemgang not only celebrated Bhutan’s rich biodiversity, but also delivered a significant economic boost to the Zhemgang region. The festival generated approximately Nu 2 million in combined revenue from its 75 stalls, comprising 15 exhibition booths, 27 food stalls, and 33 commercial …

The Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) Namgyal Dorji shared that the works are going on for the reduction of 50 percent data charges for the two telecom operators in the country, Bhutan Telecom and Tashi Cell. During the Parliament session, Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Khar-Yurung and …

A new bill, the Parliamentary Entitlement (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2024, has been introduced in the Fourth Parliament to update the Parliamentary Entitlements Act of 2008. The bill was presented by Kuenga, the Chairperson of the Legislative Committee and MP for Nyisho-Saephu, aims to align Member of Parliament (MPs) entitlements …

The Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE), Namgyal Dorji, announced that overall unemployment rate has decreased to 3.1 percent from 3.6 percent in 2023. Youth unemployment has also fallen, dropping to 16.5 percent from 20 percent in the previous year. Recent figures presented by Lyonpo during the session shows …

The motion to introduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST Amendment) Bill of Bhutan, 2024 for deliberation and adoption was withdrawn from the Parliament session yesterday. According to Minister of Finance, Lekey Dorji, “We wanted to amend the GST Act 2020 again but the Cabinet advised the ministry to first …

The Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan (RSEB) has highlighted a growing issue in the country’s stock market, unclaimed dividends. Two of the largest companies listed on the exchange, the Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited (RICBL) and Druk Punjab National Bank (DPNB) has large amount of unclaimed dividends. The main …

The Member of Parliament (MP) of Khengkhar-Weringla Constituency, Dorji Wangmo, raised concerns about the harmful effects of social media during the first question hour session for the Second Session of the Parliament. While acknowledging the benefits of social media, she highlighted the growing issues of online toxicity, including cyberbullying, scams, …

The newly opened Immigration Check Post (ICP) at Darranga in Assam, on the India-Bhutan border, is expected to significantly boost tourism in eastern Bhutan. This checkpoint allows third-country nationals to enter and exit, making travel easier and potentially drawing more visitors to the region. Since its inaugural yesterday, four Indian …

Three months after lifting the vehicle import moratorium, car dealerships across the country are reporting a significant rise in sales. Since the restrictions ended, several brands have ramped up deliveries to meet growing demand. Toyota’s distributor, the State Trading Corporation of Bhutan Limited (STCBL), has received 123 Toyota units to …

Yeshi Tshering, 58 years old is sitting on the bench outside the Ability Bhutan Society (ABS) waiting for his granddaughter Tenzin Lhazey, while she is going through her therapy. Three-year-old Tenzin Lhazey, once a healthy baby, now faces the challenges of cerebral palsy (CP). This neurological disorder affects her movement …