The Meet-the-Press session by the Opposition Party, Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), raised issues with the government for approving the Pay Revision Bill without study or research on the implication of the pay revision in the future. Opposition Party said that the pay revision at this time is too early, and …

Although Sakteng gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag is provided with a few of the basic amenities, erratic power supply and basic health facilities, insufficient tsamdro or pasture land, poor condition of roads and power supply are some of the major issues faced the farmers in the gewog. According to the people …

After series of deliberations in both Upper and Lower House of the Parliament, the National Assembly (NA) of Bhutan passed the Pay Revision Bill of Bhutan 2019 on 19 June. While re-deliberating on the Bill in NA, the house accepted most of the recommendations submitted by the National Council (NC). …

AWLS on Thorthormi repaired and put in place The latest update sent by the National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) on Thorthormi on 24th June 9 pm said that while there is no significant change in the water level, however, due to the breaching of the subsidiary lake two, …

During the Question-Hour session today in the Upper House of the Parliament, Deputy Chairperson of the National Council (NC), Jigme Wangchuk, raised concerns on issues related to tourism sector. He said there is a lack of comprehensive tourism policy and rapid surge in the number of regional tourists and its …

The Minister and Minister Equivalent Post Holder’s Entitlement Bill of Bhutan 2019 was introduced by the Legislative Committee in the National Council (NC) for deliberation on 5 June. The committee was directed by NC to re-deliberate on the issues even after an in-depth deliberation on 6 June. The Chairperson of …

Bartsham Shongphu MP Passang Dorji raised questions on the government’s plan to adopt electric cars to promote sustainable and inclusive transportation system during the Question Hour Session of the National Assembly (NA). He informed the House that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), in its annual report 2014, stated that the former …

The Question Hour session in the National Assembly (NA) on June 7 heard the Khar Yurung MP Tshering Chhoden questioning the Prime Minister (Dr) Lotay Tshering on the government’s plans to prioritize development activities in Pemagatshel. She reminded the Prime Minister of his pledge during the election campaign in 2018 …

Trashigang is in need of improved farm roads, better water supply, and protection from wildlife. Rural-urban migration and gungtong and insufficient budget for local development are some of the other issues in the dzongkhag. Udzorong Udzorong Mangmi Pema Yangden said solving the water shortage issue a must.  The water supply …

During the question hour session on Friday,  the MP from Sombaykha, Dorjee Wangmo questioned the government on massive power fluctuations in Sombaykha and Gakiling gewogs in Haa. The MP said that as per Bhutan Living Standard Survey Report 2017, it was reported that electricity coverage in the country is 99 …