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PM presents ambitious reforms in education, healthcare, and culture

The Prime Minister in the State of the Nation Report presented initiatives aimed at transforming key sectors including education, healthcare, and social welfare.  He outlined plans to upgrade schools to central status, establish specialized healthcare facilities, combat substance abuse, and promote cultural preservation through enhanced language and arts programs. Under …

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Electrical Infrastructure Hazards on Farmlands

The Member of Parliament (MP) Lhaba Lhaba from Khatoed Laya constituency raised a significant motion in the National Assembly regarding the inconvenience and hazards caused by the presence of electrical lines and poles on farmlands. The motion emphasized the disruptions to farming activities, extensive crop damage, and financial losses suffered …

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Grazing rights conflict highlighted in Parliamentary

During a Q&A session, the Member of Parliament of Chhumig-Ura Constituency, Sonam Richen, raised significant concerns to the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock regarding the traditional winter grazing system, known as Geundro, in the Bumthang region. However, challenges have emerged since the enactment of the Land Act 2007, which nationalized …

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Electricity infrastructure in Bongo and Getana Gewogs

During the Question and Answer Session of the 2nd Sitting of the National Assembly, the Member of Parliament (MP) from Bongo-Chapcha Constituency, Pempa, raised concerns on the inadequate electricity supply in Bongo and Getana Gewogs to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) Gyem Tshering.  He further detailed the …

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13th plan focus on ensuring fair and accessible justice

The 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP) aims to strengthen the state institutions to uphold the rule of law and provide the people with equal access to justice while promoting their active participation in national affairs. By effectively carrying out oversight responsibilities, it aims to reduce corruption and enhance integrity within society. …

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Vehicle idling is choking Bhutan but no regulations for it

In Bhutan, a growing concern that mirrors issues faced globally is vehicle idling – leaving a vehicle’s engine running while the vehicle is stationary. Though sometimes unavoidable in traffic, idling is largely unnecessary and has significant detrimental effects on health, the environment, and the economy. Despite the growing number of …

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Discontinuation of Dry Days and impact

During the 4th Meet-the- Press, Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay, “It is still unknown whether the number of people drinking alcohol has increased or not compared to before because of the discontinuation of dry days, as no research has been done on that particular matter.” Not only that, but the majority …

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