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National Council, in its 14th session, submitted written questions to the Minister for Works and Human Settlement on limiting rural houses to have only two-storeys outside the municipal area, leading to construction of houses horizontally, which will exert more pressure on limited land and will also force farmers to …
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NC points out local governance issues
As per the resolution passed by the National Council during its 15th session, the Good Governance Committee commissioned a local governance assessment study, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the local governments in bringing developmental changes in the communities. The committee’s assessment and the consolidated findings of the report are …
Read More »NC points out the flaws and gives solutions for Tourism sector
Economic Affairs Committee (EAC) of the National Council presented its report on review of tourism policy and strategies on November 19. The review was called for after many MPs raised the need for it during the 10th Session of the National Council. The report submitted by EAC calls for an …
Read More »Sand artist brings the Great Fourth and Bhutan onto a new canvas
It has been more than a year since Ukranian sand artist Kseniya Simonova, winner of the Ukranie’s Got Talent’ 2009 has been preparing to perform sand art depicting His Majesty the Fourth King, the people and the beautiful landscape of the Bhutan. She was in the country upon the command …
Read More »Awareness campaign on safety rules for pedestrians and drivers to commemorate 60th anniversary
The next time you are walking in town or along the roads, use the zebra crossing to safely cross the roads. An awareness campaign, initiated by Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), to educate both the drivers and the public to use and respect the zebra crossing was carried out on November …
Read More »RMA launches Commemorative Gold and Silver coins
Her Royal Highness, Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck on Thursday graced the launching ceremony of the gold and silver coins at the Royal Monetary Authority. Four types of commemorative coins, two in gold and two in silver have been minted as a onetime limited edition released. The gold commemorative coins are …
Read More »Sunkosh and the Kuri-Gongri still on the table
During the monthly meet-the press, yesterday, Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay said the mega hydro projects in the form of the 2,560 MW Sunkosh and the 2,640 MW Kuri-Gongri reservoir projects are still on the table as part of the 10,000 MW package. “As it involves two countries, discussions are on the …
Read More »The SDP gauntlet for Bhutan from 2016-30
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) held a meeting with different Civil Society Organization and Media houses in Bhutan on Thursday. The meeting was focused mainly on fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals and new agendas. Bhutan has been identified as one of the priority countries in helping fulfill the SDG goals. …
Read More »1,000 volunteers clean Thimphu from Babesa to Taba
A week long cleaning campaigning organized by the Greener Way, which concluded on Wednesday, saw tremendous support from around 1000 volunteers. The volunteers begin their cleaning campaign from Babesa and touched every part of Thimphu, going up till the extreme north till Taba. The Greener Way proprietor, Karma Yonten said, …
Read More »3 day holiday and multiple programs to honour the Great Fourth on 60th anniversary
In order to celebrate the 60th birth anniversary of the fourth Druk gyalpo, the national Steering Committee (nSC) on Thursday disclosed the programs for the various days. The main theme of the celebration is ‘nation Building’ as to reflect on the achievements, to take stock of the current status of …
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