The Bhutanese Leading the way.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, is set to touch down in Bhutan on 22 March, marking his third visit to Bhutan. This is after the 21 March visit could not happen due to bad weather over Paro Airport. PM Modi’s anticipated arrival at the Paro International Airport is …
Read More »Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to visit Bhutan on 21st March
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India will visit Bhutan on 21st March till 22nd March. The Prime Minister of India shared on the social media platform “X” that he engaged in fruitful discussions covering diverse aspects of the unique and special partnership between the two nations. He expressed gratitude …
Read More »Electric fences deter Tigers from preying on cattle in Nubi gewog
Nubi Gewog in Trongsa boasts a diverse agricultural landscape, cultivating nine varieties of crops including rice, maize, wheat, barley, buckwheat, millets, pulses, oilseeds, and amaranth. Known locally as bja, gayza, ka, nah, jarey, memja, sem, peka, and zimtse respectively, these crops form the backbone of the community’s agricultural life. Additionally, …
Read More »Deceptive practices impact goBoB users who are not careful
goBoB, a product by Bank of Bhutan (BoB), that serves as a digital wallet allowing users to store funds and make electronic transactions, is being used by swindlers to deceive individuals Officials from the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) shared that the deceptive practices related to goBoB are on the rise. …
Read More »Attempted ‘night hunting’ results in the murder of a 54-year-old mother in Lhuentse
In a shocking incident that occurred in Goling, Kurtoe, Lhuentse on 23 February 2024, it is alleged that a 25-year-old man killed a 54-year-old married woman. The incident occurred between 9:30 pm to 1 am the following day, when the suspect allegedly went to the victim’s residence, with the intention …
Read More »Government aims to increase dollar paying tourists to 70 percent
During the first Meet-the-Press conference on 29 February, the media highlighted concerns regarding the government’s commitment to attracting 300,000 tourists and the relatively low number of dollar-paying tourists in the country. On this the Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay responded, “I have instructed the Department of Immigration to expedite visa processing. …
Read More »Govt initiates comprehensive review of reducing red tape for businesses to boost economic growth
In a strategic move aimed at fostering a more business-friendly environment and stimulating economic growth, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) has initiated a comprehensive review of business regulatory processes. The decision comes in response to concerns raised by the private sector regarding bureaucratic hurdles and inefficiencies, highlighting …
Read More »Government’s ambitious plan to achieve FDI of Nu 500 billion starts its policy review
To rebuild and revitalize the economy and transform our country into a developed nation, PDP pledged to achieve the Economic Goal of increasing ambitious Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) target from Nu 43 billion to Nu 500 billion in the next five years. On 29 January 2024, the Prime Minister had …
Read More »Lack of export product certification emerges as a hurdle for local products
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) allocated around Nu 1 million in 2021 to certify 45 products from 12 companies. These products underwent certification procedures at the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Kolkata, India. While the products were certified, they did not meet the …
Read More »28-year-old local leader sentenced for 10 years for rape of 16-year-old girl
The Trashiyangtse district court has issued a ten-year prison sentence to a 28-year-old man for the rape of a 16-year-old girl. The incident took place in Kuenzangling village under Tongzhang Gewog, Trashiyangste Dzongkhag. The incident was reported to the police by the victim’s mother. The convict and the victim initially …
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