The National Land Commission’s Dispute Settlement Committee (DSC) has shot down the government’s proposal to sell the Trowa theater land to the tenant Kunley Wangchuk as it is not in keeping with the Land Act 2007. The committee cited the provisions of Land Act, 2007 which stipulates that ‘under no …

Monks at the monastery said the infrastructure started falling apart within a few months’ time Compassion and endurance may have been preached by the Buddha, but contractors through a shoddily-renovated monastery have tested these qualities of resident monks at the historically and culturally significant Pangrizampa monastery in Thimphu. And what …

Among many other incentives, even the candidates’ process trainings for the two companies are funded by the government while tenancy progress at the tech park hasn’t improved a bit Save for the existing two at the Thimphu TechPark Private Limited (TTPL), an uncomfortably good period has passed without any other …

The RAA report on the domestic airports found revenue mismanagement to the tune of Nu 5.74 mn by the Department of Civil Aviation. It was found that Druk Air had not paid the monthly landing and navigation charges amounting to Nu.4, 082,789 for the month of October 2011 and March …

As part of the on-going Royal Government of Bhutan–IFC Licensing Simplification Project (LSP), a comprehensive e-Portal of business licenses was developed and launched in August 2012. Subsequently, the Prime Minister of Bhutan signed an Executive Order to make the update and use of the e-Portal mandatory across all 29 license-issuing …

BCCI says the new system will not mean loss of revenue to government and will also enhance the private sectors competitive edge  The Bhutan chamber of commerce and industry (BCCI) has proposed to bring about a complete change in the current excise tax system and thereby modify the trade agreement …

Bhutanese mining companies with stone quarries under Wangduephodrang supplying materials to the Punatsangchhu hydropower project I and II (PHPA), have raised concerns over foriegn contractors operating mines in the project areas. While some referred to national laws which don’t allow foreigners to operate mines in the country, some cited  economic …

While stray arrows continue to threaten lives, the range still operates in defiance of the Thromde’s orders to shut shop An archery range in the capital located at Doetshana, Zilukha has turned out to be of extreme risk for some residents whose settlement falls in the direction of the arrows. …

With the Bank of Bhutan Limited’s (BoBL) latest branch opening, people of Gasa can now forgo the downhill travel to Punakha to avail banking services. With this the BoB has reached services to every Dzongkhag.  For added convenience, an ATM machine has also been installed. Chief executive officer Passang Tshering …

This is being done to avoid ‘confusions’ and ‘clashes’ among voters. While the NC elections are on, NA candidates touring their constituencies need to consult the LG While the Election Commission (ECB) earlier last month has given the green signal for political parties and candidates to introduce themselves to the …