In a concerted effort to bridge the digital divide, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to bring reliable mobile connectivity to the nation’s most isolated regions. According to a recent Action Taken Report (ATR) presented by Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, Minister of MoICE, the …
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The MP from Khar-Yurung, Sangay Thinley, recently raised concerns that the 30-acre eligibility requirement for chain-link fencing scheme disadvantages small, scattered farming communities. In response, Lyonpo Younten Phuntsho, the Minister of MoAL explained that the 30-acre criterion was adopted to maximise collective benefits and manage limited public resources. Currently, the …
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The National Council (NC) has adopted the Framework Agreement on the Establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) on 18th May 2026. The agreement has been endorsed unanimously by all the 24 members voting in favour. To give a brief background on the deliberation of the framework agreement, it …
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To address the mounting financial crisis among pig farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has introduced a Price Guarantee Scheme (PGS) with a fixed procurement price of Nu 390 per kilogram. The intervention comes after the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sergithang-Tsirangtoed, Lhakpa Tshering Tamang, highlighted the plight …
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On 18th May, the Parliament commenced the reading of the Insolvency and Rehabilitation Bill of Bhutan, 2026. Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), introduced the Insolvency and Rehabilitation Bill of Bhutan 2025 in the National Assembly stressing the need to provide legal remedies …
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During the Question Hour session of the Fifth Session of the Fourth Parliament, Members of Parliament (MPs) from Khamdang–Ramjar and Kengkhar–Weringla constituencies questioned the proposed electricity tariff revision. MP Namgay Dorji of Khamdang-Ramjar constituency said hydropower remains a natural asset, one that translates to affordable energy for all Bhutanese, with …
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On 15th May 2026, the National Council (NC) deliberated on the framework agreement on the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). Chairperson of the NC Sangay Dorji said that the framework agreement was introduced and approved in the Fourth Session of the Fourth Parliament, with the Natural and …
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In a decisive move to fortify food security and transform rural livelihoods, the government has unveiled a substantial Nu 12.88 billion (bn) allocation for the Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) sector in the FY 2026-27 budget. This allocation forms a central part of the country’s broader goal of nearly doubling the …
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The government has earmarked Nu 1.9 billion (bn) for the mining and manufacturing sector in the FY 2026-27 budget, signaling a push to modernize industrial capacity and secure national energy reserves. The allocation is a strategic component of the government’s plan to boost resource utilization and stabilize the labor market. …
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In a small office in Thimphu, four human engineers are managing a workload meant for twenty, thanks to a digital workforce they built themselves. NoMind Bhutan is one of Bhutan’s leading AI engineering companies led by a group of college students. The company specializes in building and deploying AI-powered software …
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