It has been learnt that the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) which is an Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) has taken the 720 MW Mangdechu Hydro electric Project to court by filing a case in the Delhi High Court in August 2021. BHEL filed the case after it was made …
Read More »Jump in imported COVID-19 cases leads to stop in labour import permits
A sudden surge of imported cases of COVID-19 from the quarantine has created panic among the general public. After detecting 82 cases on 7th January from the quarantine which are all imported, the public feels that the government must stop importing expat workers for a while since neighboring Indian states …
Read More »Transform Bhutan website discusses Accountability in the Civil Services
A website called Transform Bhutan with the web address transform.bt has been set up by the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Royal Audit Authority, the Royal Civil Service Commission and the Transformation Office. The site or platform features discussion papers on issues confronting Bhutan’s public service to spark debate and thinking on how …
Read More »ACC receives 451 complaints from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
According to the Anti-Corruption Commission’s Annual Report 2020-2021, a total of 451 complaints were received over the 18-month reporting period, from 1 January 2020 to 30 June 2021. In a given month, about 25 complaints were received on average, which is 24 percent less than in 2019. “The COVID-19 pandemic, …
Read More »RBP charge sheets Sherubtse lecturer for Sexual Harassment and Harassment
The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) in Trashigang completed its investigation in the Sherubtse harassment case and its investigation has found both sexual harassment and harassment. Trashigang Police charge sheeted the case today. The case was reported on 5 Nov 2021 and police investigation revealed that the assistant lecturer Dorji sexually …
Read More »Finance Minister fires warning letter to landlords over rental income
A notification signed by the Finance Minister Namgay Tshering notified all the ‘real’ property owners to declare the annual rental income correctly while filing the PIT returns for the Income Year 2021. It said the Ministry shall cross verify the rental income declared against the information gathered during the year …
Read More »Desuung National Service Road Construction Pilot Project
The Minister for Works and Human Settlement Tshering Dorji presided over the ground breaking ceremony for widening and improving the 7.3 km Kurizampa- Gyelposhing Road today. This road is a part of the vital network that connects five eastern Dzongkhags to the growing economic hubs of Gyalposhing and Nanglam towns and …
Read More »National Assembly lifts Ban on Bar License
The Member from Athang-Thedtsho constituency, Kinley Wangchuk moved the motion to lift the ban on the Bar License in Bhutan seconded by the Member from Chhoekhor-Tang constituency. According to the Member from Athang-Thedtsho, studies show that the restriction of bar license since 2010 has not reduced consumption of alcohol but …
Read More »Karmi Tongchoed for India’s CDS, his wife and 11 armed forces members
His Majesty The King and His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo offered prayers and Karmi Tongchoed at the Kuenrey of the Tashichhodzong for General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, his wife Mrs. Madhulika Rawat, and 11 armed forces personnel who lost their lives …
Read More »Bank stocks go on a selling spree after RMA discourages dividends for 2021
In a recent meeting between the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) and board of T-Bank, a board member asked the RMA Governor if Financial Institutions (FIs) can give dividends for 2021. However, the Governor replied in the negative saying this is not the right time to give dividends especially with the …
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