Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT)’s manifesto presents a comprehensive plan of action to improve health system efficiency through the use of technology, strengthen the healthcare workforce, enhance healthcare financing, and expand and improve the quality of health services across the country. DNT aims to revolutionize the health system by harnessing information …

Bhutan’s Tendrel Party (BTP) has announced its ambitious economic plan, known as Ju-Nor Nga: The Five Key Economic Drivers aimed at propelling the country’s growth and prosperity. The strategy encompasses agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, energy, and mining (ATIEM), and aims to transform key sectors to boost the economy. Ju-Nor Dhangpa: Agriculture …

The Narcotic Drugs and Other Vices Division (NDOVD) of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), with the help of a tipoff, apprehended 6 individuals in November. NDOVD apprehended a man involved in the illicit trafficking of drugs in his 30s on November 8 in Hejo, Thimphu. NDOVD shared that the man …

The five political parties, Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP), Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in their manifestoes have addressed the issue of migration. BTP in its manifesto also states about overseas migration and demography. BTP said it shall accelerate …

The Office of Attorney General (OAG) has raised concerns about the high attrition rate affecting their ability to effectively review cases. As of 31 October, OAG has received a total of 786 cases involving 1,450 defendants. Of these, 748 cases were referred from the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) with 1,299 …

The South Police Division has apprehended two men in their 30s related to burglaries in Thimphu. Though the suspects have confessed to seven cases of burglary, only four cases have been reported. 2 reported cases of burglary are in Babesa and 2 in Olakha. The places of occurrence are all …

Expanding the size of the economy to USD 10 billion by 2034 from the current level of approximately USD 2.85 billion in 2022, Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) manifesto aims to propel Bhutan towards a high-income nation by 2034 and achieve economic self-reliance and promote an open and progressive economy. Economic …

The theme for the 6th Royal Highland Festival was “Developing Highland Sustainability and Climate Resilience”. The festival witnessed a total of 4,157 participants with 119 international visitors.  The Gasa Dzongda Jigme Namgyal shared the that overview of the program was categorized under the broad components, which were highland tradition and …

The Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Canberra, Australia with the support of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Western Sydney University (WSU), commissioned a guide for export from Bhutan to Australia in the form of a case study titled “Expanding Horizons: A Guide for Export Growth from Bhutan …

The National Council (NC) on 17 October 2023 adopted the Agreement on Movement of Traffic-in-Transit between the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Royal Government of Bhutan. All the 23 members present in the house voted in favor. The agreement opens up new avenues for trade and economic development. It …