The Industry Census Report 2024 found that out of the 12,197 establishments surveyed, 86 employed a total of 133 individuals with disabilities only. This is after the National Council’s Social and Cultural Affairs Committee in June 2024 submitted a review report on the state of persons with disabilities, noting that …

It has now emerged that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET) failed to alert or inform the Department of Immigration (DoI) to stop the former BNB Bank teller charged with embezzling Nu 7.9 million (mn) from leaving for Australia via Paro Airport. The Office of the Attorney …

A 43-year-old Sonam Tobgay from Haa was apprehended on 17th December 2024 by Chinese border authorities while trying to smuggle in a tightly packed consignment into Tibet (China). It now appears that the consignment was around 900 grams or almost a kilo of ‘brown-sugar’ or heroin. The type of drugs …

Talking about the potential import deflection and misuse of the tax free nature of smart phone imports the Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said Nu 2.723 billion (bn) worth of smart phones were imported in 2024. Lyonpo said the Ministry of Finance is aware of concerns regarding potential deflection of imports, …

In November 2023, the BNB Paro Branch found that a teller had embezzled Nu 7.9 million (mn) over a period of time from the daily cash handed over to her for transactions. It was alleged that she created some fake withdrawals to cover up for her withdrawals and she used …

This paper asked the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) on its comprehensive steps to ensure inclusive education for students with disabilities. The MoESD said the government strongly emphasizes expanding access to inclusive education in line with the National Council’s recommendations and the 2019 National Policy for Persons with …

Coinciding with the auspicious Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC) successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art 66/33/11 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation in Phuentsholing. This significant project, with a capacity of 60 MVA, marks a major advancement in upgrading and replacing the 46-year-old …

During the launch of the 21st Century Economic Roadmap the Minister for Industry Commerce and Employment Namgyal Dorji announced that the government plans to launch a USD 100 mn venture capital fund. “In the era of economic growth, the government has planned strategies and since today is an auspicious day …

While Brand Bhutan enjoys a lot of goodwill across the world, Bhutan has not been able to commercially capitalize on it except in tourism and Tashi’s Druk Jam and Pickles products in the region. Bhutan’s fledgling Cottage and Small Industries (CSI) are trying, but the issue is scale, marketing, bottlenecks …

His Majesty The King visited Uttar Pradesh, India, from February 3-4, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to experience the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, His Majesty traveled to Prayagraj and took part in the Maha Kumbh Mela at …