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Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTFEC) and the Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)for financial assistance of up to USD 7 million (mn) for program financing of Bhutan for Life (BFL) as a ‘Project Finance for Permanence’ – implementation of conservation programs in the …
Read More »Parents’ Committee seeks details on sovereign guarantee by govt in LEP case
The Parents’ Committee in a formal letter submitted to the Finance Secretary on Friday has sought information from the Ministry of Finance on the government guarantee or sovereign guarantee for the Japan Overseas Learn and Earn (LEP) employment program. The letter asks information with regard to the sovereign guarantee provided …
Read More »PM Modi to visit Bhutan on August 17
Lyonchhen Lotay Tshering confirmed during the Meet the Press Session on Friday that Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will be visiting Bhutan on 17th August 2019 and will be leaving on 18th August the next day. Lyonchhen said that the details of PM’s visits are being worked up on …
Read More »UN Bhutan says what it did in 2018
The United Nations (UN) in Bhutan launched its Annual Results Report 2018 on Friday at the UN House. This report documents how the UN has mobilized and disbursed USD 15.1 million to support Bhutan’s national development priorities through the Delivering As One approach in 2018. Resident Coordinator of United Nations …
Read More »Haa summer festival leads to increased arrivals in a low season
The 8th Haa summer festival which took place from 13th to 14th July saw an increase in the number of tourists which is ordinarily not possible during a low season. Several stalls were put up where the locals showcased their local cuisines, handicrafts and the nomads showed their way of life. Traditional sports …
Read More »First economic census launched
“Be it for surgery or in order to prescribe medicine, medical practitioners look for evidence in the patient. Similarly, in our eight months of governance, in the proposals that come to us, and decisions we are required to make, we have to base it on evidence. Almost everyday, if not …
Read More »MPs have to be able to take care of their own family too: OL
The Opposition party came out criticizing various aspects of the government’s pay revision decision but kept silent on the MPs own hikes and allowances and particularly its Prado Quota and Nu 1 mn to buy a vehicle with each term. This is until The Bhutanese asked on how appropriate it …
Read More »Opposition says better to hold P I project if no geological stability
In response to a question Opposition leader (OL) Dr Pema Gyamtsho said that various experts from all over including Europe had been consulted on the Punatsangchu I project. The OL said that if the experts are not able to say anything different about the geological stability and it is going …
Read More »Design flaw, monitoring lapse and construction quality to blame for Gelephu Hospital issues: Health Secretary
A recent media report has brought to fore various issues in the Gelephu Regional Hospital from collapsing ceilings, cracks in the walls, leaks and a damaged CT scan. The Bhutanese checked with the Ministry of Health in Thimphu to find out who is responsible and who should be held accountable …
Read More »PM Modi to visit Bhutan in mid-August
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be making an official visit to Bhutan around mid-August this year. This was confirmed by the Foreign Minister Lyonpo Tandin Dorji. An advance team from India will be coming in July to discuss the details and outlines of the visit. The Indian Prime …
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