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To the question asked by the Khar-Yurung Constituency MP,  Sangay Thinley,  on the regularization of Contract Employees, the Prime Minister highlighted  the  ongoing efforts by the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) to merge regular and consolidated contract roles into para-regular positions. “I do not directly have the authority to carry …

The Embassy of Canada in Bhutan has announced that it will be offering a Biometrics Collection Service in Thimphu on 15 and 16 July 2024 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The facility location is Pemako hotel, Thimphu. This service is specifically for individuals who meet certain criteria, including residing …

A project called ‘Safe City and Neighborhood’ is being proposed in the 13th FYP under RBP with an indicative outlay of Nu. 95 million. The initiative aims to enhance public safety and security through the installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras with AI features in Thimphu Thromde, its periphery, and other …

Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay has issued an executive order mandating that all official in-country meetings be conducted in the national language, Dzongkha. This measure aims to promote and preserve the national language across governmental operations. The executive order stipulates that if international participants are present at any meeting, translation …

During the 10th sitting of the First Session of the Fourth Parliament, the Good Governance Committee brought the Motion on the Review of Managing for Excellence (Max) in Civil Service into discussion. The committee’s chairperson, MP Lhakpa Tshering Tamang, highlighted that the committee’s research is based on concerns about the …

The National Council, Economic Affairs Committee Chairperson, Tshewang Rinchen shared that, despite agriculture being crucial for the economy, it receives less than 5 percent of total loans. He said that as of 2022-23, agricultural credit dropped by 24.5percent, from Nu 6,330.6 million to Nu 4,779.9 million and only about 21.79 …

Member of Parliament (MP) from Shompangkha Constituency, Tek Bahadur Rai, asked what progress has the government made on exploring additional routes for areca nut (doma) export during the 7th Sitting of National Assembly session. He said as the areca nut is an important cash crop in the districts of southern …

The MP from Kilkhorthang-Mendrelgang constituency, Kamal Bahadur Gurung, introduced a motion in the House to create a Crop and Livestock Compensation Trust Fund. He emphasized the vital role of agriculture, which contributes 14.5 % to Bhutan’s GDP, employs 43.56 % of the labor force and sustains the livelihoods of over …

The mainly internal migration from rural to urban area is significantly influencing Gungtong, which in turn contributes to abandonment of farm land, Satong. People migrate for various reasons ranging from employment to education, family movement and marriage. Other multiple driving factors such as Human Wild-life Conflict, labour shortage, lack of …

The agriculture and livestock sector in Bhutan is set to undergo a substantial transformation to enhance food and nutrition security, elevate farmers’ income, and boost the sector’s contribution to GDP. Key initiatives outlined in the 13th Five Year Plan (FYP) will ensure the establishment and expansion of large-scale commercial farming …