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Govt spent Nu 10 million to clear flood debris and offer relief This paper recently highlighted the case of 85-year-old grandfather, Choning Dorji, who is among the survivors of the devastating Dechencholing flash flood and whose hut was washed away in the flood. He and his family are having a tough …

During the 8th Sitting of the Second Session, the National Assembly continued discussing the action taken on the resolution passed during the First Session regarding the Motion of Good Governance Committee’s Review of the Managing for Excellence (MaX) in the Civil Service to do away with the forced ranking or …

In response to a question raised by the Member of Parliament of Bji Katsho, Lhendup Wangdi, regarding the tax rebate for highlanders, the Finance Minister, Lekey Dorji, clarified that citizens living in high-altitude areas are eligible for a tax rebate under the Property Tax Act of 2022. Under the Property …

The National Assembly emphasized on the need for preparedness during natural disasters, especially earthquake and flood, and also the need for relevant budget allocation.   The Member of Parliament (MP) Tashi Tenzin from Radhi Sakteng constituency said that being a mountainous country and triggered by climate change, these disasters are a …

After more than two decades of operating without a formal legal framework, Bhutan’s pension system is set to undergo significant reform. The National Assembly (NA) through a motion has agreed to enact a Pension Act within the next year, aiming to address the governance, management, and regulatory challenges currently facing …

On 15th November, 2024, Paro police received a case of suicide initially reported by the doctor on duty when an 18-year-old deceased was brought to the hospital. The investigation team visited the place of occurrence and learnt that the deceased was found dead hanging in his room. The deceased was …

The Bhutan Archery Federation (BAF), Bhutan Indigenous Games and Sports Association (BIGSA) in collaboration with the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) are organizing the first-ever Bhutan National Archery Championship aligning with the World Archery Federation standard to identify talented individuals, and provide support for the players for the future international games. …

The status and funding of Yenlag Throms, planned satellite towns, have been brought to the forefront during the 1st Sitting of the Second Session of the National Assembly on 15th November, 2024. Concerns were raised by Members of Parliament (MPs) regarding the lack of clear classification and inconsistent support for …

The Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE), Namgyal Dorji, announced that overall unemployment rate has decreased to 3.1 percent from 3.6 percent in 2023. Youth unemployment has also fallen, dropping to 16.5 percent from 20 percent in the previous year. Recent figures presented by Lyonpo during the session shows …

During the question hour session of the National Assembly, MPs highlighted the need for more budget allocation for base course of farm roads and blacktopping of all farm roads leading to larger chiwogs.  MP Lhakpa Tshering Tamang from Sergithang Tsirang toed Constituency stressed that the government has pledged to complete …