The boarding policy of 1995 disallowed schools in urban areas especially in Thimphu and Phuntsholing to have boarding facilities. The policy was conceived with the rational that it will prevent rural-urban migration. Education Minister Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk said, “The situation is different now as the policy has not been able …

While the government has come up with central schools to improve the quality of education, however, in the interim period since many of the physical infrastructures of the schools are yet to be built, some challenges are faced such as overcrowding, outbreak of diseases and generally poor facilities in existing …

National Council (NC), in its 17th Session, discussed issues pertaining to the minerals and mining sector. The House discussed on the rights and ownership of mineral resources granted under the Constitution of Bhutan, and growing corruption in the sector was also highlighted during the discussion. On the questions put up …

Member of Parliament (MP) Bartsham Shongphu raised questions on the government’s pledge to secure 100 percent employment during the Question Hour session of National Assembly.  He stated that at the end of the third year, achieving the target is nowhere close. He asked about how the government plans to address …

Greener Way, established in 2010, is coming up with plans to enhance its service within this year. The main plan is to repair the broken down garbage collection vehicles and compacters. There are also plans to procure additional vehicles to provide easy back up. Thimphu Thromde will also be donating …

With reference to a recent warning to the two telecom operators by the Prime Minister that a third player would be introduced if services don’t improve, the Member of Parliament of Nubi Tangsibji, Nidup Zangpo, raised a question on whether the government has considered the limited business scope for a …

A main mission of the Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) is to ensure that food is of good quality and safe for consumption. Its vision is to safeguard the farming system and ensure safe food through science-based regulatory approaches. To ensure food safety, several activities are seen to …

Meanwhile both companies have pledged to improve their services soon Mobile and internet connectivity has been a growing headache for many users across the country but now the days of  ‘business as usual’ is over as both the Telecom giants in Bhutan Telecom and Tashi Cell has been put on …

The Ministry of Education (MoE) based on a survey found out that 55% of teachers are not satisfied with the profession of teaching, which the MoE Minister Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk said is a great concern for the government as well as for the people and society.“Teachers are the ones who …

More than 50 representatives and owners from across the country attended the furniture makers stake holders meeting on Tuesday this week. The event was graced by Minister of Labour and Human Resourse (MoLHR) Minister Lyonpo Ngeema Sangay Tshempo. The main objective of the meeting was to study the employment prospects …