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In the wake of Bhutan’s monumental Gyalsung National Service program, schools across the nation are taking proactive measures to prepare their students for the transformative initiative. The Gyalsung Act, a visionary brainchild of His Majesty The King, has stirred immense expectation among the Bhutanese youth. As the inaugural batch gears …

During the 51st press meeting, upon asking the Prime Minister about how many pledges were fulfilled, he said there was no percentage to give. However, he said that the government’s job is to carry out the pledges, and it’s in our hands to compare and compute. The Prime Minister (PM), …

Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) has issued a directive on 16 October to all business owners, instructing them to adhere to standardized operating hours nationwide. According to Lyonpo Karma Dorji, “Previously, different dzongkhags had different closing times for businesses. Now, all dzongkhags will follow the same operating hours.” …

The RBP has filed a rape case against a step father for raping his 18-year-old step daughter. The step daughter and her 36-year-old mother and brother were initially settled in Phuentsholing when the biological father was alive. However, after his death the family moved to South Thimphu. This is where …

Public servants undergoing Long-Term Training (LTT) have expressed their concerns and confusion surrounding their eligibility for the recent 50 percent raise. The Bhutan Civil Service Rules and Regulations (BCSR) of 2018, which entitle LTT participants to certain benefits, have generated misconceptions due to the method of calculation based on the …

In a significant move aimed at transforming Bhutan’s agricultural landscape, the government has unveiled a comprehensive Agri-Tech Strategy during the State of The Nation Address by the Prime Minister. Aligned with the nation’s long-term vision, which aims to elevate Bhutan to a high-income nation with a GDP of USD 10 …

In the recent National Council session on 4 October, Members of Parliament (MPs) engaged in a thorough discussion on measures aimed at ensuring equal employment opportunities and addressing concerns of inclusivity, equity, and financial support for people living with disabilities. The conversation was sparked by the introduction of the Convention …

During the National Assembly session held on 2 October, the Finance Minister, Namgay Tshering, unveiled a series of transformative measures aimed at reshaping the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE). To tackle the issue of soaring financial deficits, the government has initiated a rationalization process for subsidies and equity provided to SOEs. The …

Domestic Violence (DV) has emerged as the most prevalent crime recorded this year at the three police stations in Thimphu. A total of 187 instances of DV have been reported, with the central police station accounting for 95 cases, followed by 70 cases at the south police station and 22 …

MoIT Minister said around Nu 5 billion in water projects completed so far Bhutan has embarked on USD 8.9 million initiative to combat the growing threats of water scarcity and declining water quality attributed to climate change. The project is called Advancing Climate Resilience of the Water Sector in Bhutan …