Prime Minister Lyonchhen Dasho Dr. Lotay Tshering with Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India is in Bhutan for an official visit from 29-30 April 2022, at the invitation of Lyonpo Dr. Tandi Dorji, Minister for Foreign Affairs. Dr. Jaishankar is …

According to the National Statistical Bureau the prices of consumer goods and services increased by 5.57 percent in the past 12 months (from March 2021 to March 2022). The rate was 0.25 percentage point higher than the previous month which was 5.32 percent and it was mainly due to the …

A big development in this past week was the government through the Department of Geology and Mines, Ministry of Economic Affairs signing a 15-year lease with the State Mining Corporation Limited (SMCL) for the Chunaikhola Dolomite Mine and the Khothakpa Gypsum Mine. During the lease period, the SMCL shall pay License …

With the Department of Trade (DoT) making no headway in getting the break up of the fuel prices charged to Bhutan a senior official said that the government will have to pursue the matter officially if the oil companies do not give the break up. The senior official said that …

The Ministry of Health said that out of 18 individuals who died with COVID-19, 12 individuals were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and only 6 individuals received their booster doses. “This indicates that we are seeing more mortalities amongst those who are unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated,” said the ministry. MoH …

The new Resident Coordinator (RC) of the United Nations system’s operational activities for development in Bhutan, Ms. Karla Robin Hershey, presented her Credentials to the  Prime Minister, Lyonchhen (Dr.) Lotay Tshering at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang on 8 April. Ms. Hershey is from the United States of America. She has served …

RRCO Phuentsholing through the waiver authority of Regional Director, Regional Tax Appeal Committee and DRC Appeal Committee had considered fines and penalties for late payment of Sales Tax for the period of 5th Lockdown (16th January till 13th March 2022) depending on their compliance and past waiver record. Nine Sales …

The mandatory quarantine and testing for domestic travellers from high-risk areas are being withdrawn. The high-risk areas include Thimphu, Wangduephodrang, Dukti chiwog under Yallang gewog and Jangphutse-Manam villages under Toedtsho gewog in Trashiyangtse, Merak and Sakteng gewogs in Trashigang and all bordering areas in southern Bhutan. They need not undergo …

The Government of India (GoI) provided support of Nu 737 mn towards key Infrastructure Projects in Bhutan. The GoI has released the amount for the key Development Projects being implemented across the country. According to the press release, these bilateral projects are being executed in the sectors of Road Infrastructure, …

The Opposition Party said in order to mitigate fiscal deficits in the short-term and stay steadfast on the course of economic self-reliance in the long run, the government must complete P-II and Nickachu by mid 2023, and expedite other projects. The opposition recommended that it is achievable if Punatsangchu-II is …