The Goods and Services Tax (GST) system will be implemented from 1st July 2025 according to the Ministry of Finance. The GST Act was passed in 2020 but the online BITS system was not ready and so it got another extension in 2022 with an Amendment with enforcement to happen …
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The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Nation Building fixed-term deposit (FTD) subscriptions through ORO Bank aims to raise millions from Non-Resident Bhutanese in Australia, United States of America, etc. The scheme was launched on 11th November 2024 marking the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth King. The deposits can only …
Read More »The family of a minor patient has accused a medical professional of alleged rape during a medical treatment session in Trashigang on 12th September 2024. The complaint was reported by the victim’s mother from the hospital upon which the police team along with forensic team immediately went and conducted a …
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On 31 October, Bhutan National Bank (BNB) celebrated the World Savings Day by offering financial literacy aimed at encouraging saving habits among children. Under the theme “Save Together, Grow Together,” BNB launched a contest where 50 lucky children would win a Nu 1,000 fixed deposit account for one year, paving …
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Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the consecration ceremony of the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center on 30 October 2024. Their Majesties the Gyalyums, Members of the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, senior officials, and dignitaries attended the ceremony, which was presided over by the Venerable Dorji Lopen. The decade-long …
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His Majesty The King visited Saudi Arabia and Kuwait this week. His Majesty graced the Future Investment Institute Conference in Riyadh, and met with global business and political leaders. While in Saudi Arabia, His Majesty The King met with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the …
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His Majesty The King graced Day 1 of the 7th Royal Highland Festival in Laya. The 7th edition of the festival takes place on 23 and 24 October, 2024. The Royal Highland Festival in Laya, launched in 2016 as a Royal initiative of His Majesty The King, celebrates the rich …
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More details on Taktshang case Recently, the RBP completed its investigation of the monument fees in Chimi Lhakhang against four Desuups of which two are male and two are female. The Chimi Lhakhang did not have its own separate bank account for the collection of monument fees. Instead, the four …
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The Time Bound Bench initially imposed a sentence of 21 years, 1 month, and 27 days to Phajo. Of this, 5 years, 7 months, and 29 days are compoundable, allowing for a fine to be paid in lieu of imprisonment. The remaining 15 years, 5 months, and 28 days are …
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Plans to decongest JDWNRH and reorganize Health Sector also underway The Ministry of Health (MoH) as a part of its retention efforts of medical professionals through the National Medical Services (NMS) is developing an alternative career pathway for medical doctors and specialists in consultation with the Royal Civil Service Commission …
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