The Embassy of Canada in Bhutan has announced that it will be offering a Biometrics Collection Service in Thimphu on 15 and 16 July 2024 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The facility location is Pemako hotel, Thimphu. This service is specifically for individuals who meet certain criteria, including residing …

The Paro District court on 28th June, 2024 sentenced 2 male students of Paro College (Paro NIE) to prison terms with Thinley, being charged for rape and another student named Robin, convicted for aiding and abetting his friend in the offence of rape of the victim. The Court convicted and …

Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, revealed that the ministry will prioritize the improvement of the Dzongkhag roads with the total estimated budget of Nu. 4.869 bn in the 13th FYP.   From July 2024, the management of Dzongkhag roads will be taken over by the Department of …

A project called ‘Safe City and Neighborhood’ is being proposed in the 13th FYP under RBP with an indicative outlay of Nu. 95 million. The initiative aims to enhance public safety and security through the installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras with AI features in Thimphu Thromde, its periphery, and other …

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 …