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The expenditure in providing free health services is escalating yearly, in line with the annual per capital health expenditure, as pointed out in the “Annual Health Bulletin, 2015”. Ministry of Health saw the spending for health increase to Nu 3965 mn in 2012-13 from Nu 3587 mn in 2011-12. The …
Read More »Opposition gives its take on Bhutan’s middling happiness rank
The World Happiness Report 2015 which is one of results of the happiness resolution passed by the United National General Assembly in July 2011 ranked Bhutan at 79 out of 158 countries just two places above Pakistan. In response to a question on the issue the Opposition Leader Dr Pema …
Read More »PM says economy recovering and bouncing back
The main focus of Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay’s annual report titled ‘State of the Tsa-Wa-Sum’ focused on the economy. Lyonchhen said that the economy was recovering along with which he laid out various economic activities, plans and priorities. Lyonchhen reminded the nation that two years ago the country faced unprecedented …
Read More »Opposition critiques PM’s Annual Report
The Opposition Party in a press conference pointed out what they said were drawbacks, unaddressed issues and even repackaged issues in the Prime Minister’s annual report. Panbang MP Dorji Wangdi said, “I would like to respectfully say that the State of the Nation Report (SOTN) was much ado about nothing.” …
Read More »Graduates not going for blue collar jobs excuse not valid: Opposition
During the recent Parliament proceedings in response to a question from the Opposition on employment the Labour Minister Ngeema Sangay Tshempo said that he could employ all the youth but they did not want the blue collar jobs available. This has been the staple institutional response by governments over the …
Read More »Govt should clarify on ACC’s observations on EVs: Opposition
The Opposition party said that given the scope and details of the Anti Corruption Commission’s (ACC) various observations the government should clarify its stand on the ACC’s observations. The Opposition Leader (OL) Pema Gyamtsho said that though the issue had already been discussed in the Parliament the ACC’s report talks …
Read More »15 Dzongkhag Thromdes and 18 Yenlag Thromdes
The joint sitting of Parliament endorsed the Dzongkhag Thromdes for 15 Dzongkhags. The proposals for Dzongkhag Thromdes was put to vote one after the other with 15 of 16 proposals securing three fourth of the votes as required by the Constitution. However, voting on the Pemagatshel Dzongkhag Thomde, neither Nganglam …
Read More »His Majesty says foremost duty of all Bhutanese is to protect the sovereignty and security of the country
His Majesty The King graced the passing out parade of the 72nd and 73rd batch Royal Bhutan Army recruits on 11th June 2015. For the special occasion, the recruits presented drill and a heartfelt zhabtoen to His Majesty. They then took the solemn oath to serve the tsawasum. His Majesty …
Read More »Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal transport ministers to meet in Thimphu
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC), Bhutan in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank is hosting the first meeting of the transport ministers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) on 15th June 2015 in Thimphu. The transport ministers’ meeting will be preceded by a preparatory meeting of BBIN …
Read More »PM in Europe on invitation of EU President
Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay completed a three day Europe tour from 2nd June 2015 to 4th June 2015 at the invitation of Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission. Yesterday Lyonchhen called on met the EU President and exchanged views on further strengthening Bhutan-EU relations and other issues of mutual …
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