The improvement of the Haa-Samtse Secondary National Highway is progressing steadily, with completion expected by 2027. Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport during the 9th sitting of National Assembly shared that the improvement of Haa-Samtse secondary National Highway project is being undertaken in phases, with some stretches …

Land acquired for construction of national highways is eligible for compensation in the form of land replacement or monetary compensation. However, for land acquired for Dzongkhag roads and farm road construction, there is no provision for compensation. Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, explained the rationale behind …

During the 5th Meet-the-Press, the Prime Minister revealed that in addition to the feasibility study for the 5 Airstrips, additional feasibility studies for Pumchula and Bartsam were carried out. Lyonchhen also shared that study for an additional helicopter service with a passenger carrying capacity of about 12 is also ongoing. …

Minister of Home Affairs (MoHA), Tshering, during the 7th Sitting of National Assembly outlined several measures taken by the government to support and promote the film sector in Bhutan in the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP). Firstly, the government will be initiating the construction of two new cinema halls in Bajo …

The National Council, Economic Affairs Committee Chairperson, Tshewang Rinchen shared that, despite agriculture being crucial for the economy, it receives less than 5 percent of total loans. He said that as of 2022-23, agricultural credit dropped by 24.5percent, from Nu 6,330.6 million to Nu 4,779.9 million and only about 21.79 …

Member of Parliament (MP) from Shompangkha Constituency, Tek Bahadur Rai, asked what progress has the government made on exploring additional routes for areca nut (doma) export during the 7th Sitting of National Assembly session. He said as the areca nut is an important cash crop in the districts of southern …

A popular Bhutanese artist, Tshering Dorji, has found himself embroiled in a copyright dispute over a tribute song he wrote called “Druk Me Yongi Moenlem”. The artist released the song on 17 December 2023 giving every Bhutanese a powerful song that says it speaks our heart, and is a tribute …

The suspension of commercial activities at the Taktshang base camp was implemented as part of the national heritage site management plan, which places the area within a buffer zone where such activities are strictly prohibited. The Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development suspended the commercial activities at the base camp …

The agreement shall come into force following the ratification of the Air Service Agreement (ASA) by the Parliament. ASA establishes a formal and legal basis for the contracting parties to operate air services. It lays down procedures and other requirements for Bhutanese airlines to follow while operating to Kuwait and …

The mainly internal migration from rural to urban area is significantly influencing Gungtong, which in turn contributes to abandonment of farm land, Satong. People migrate for various reasons ranging from employment to education, family movement and marriage. Other multiple driving factors such as Human Wild-life Conflict, labour shortage, lack of …