The government is set to simplify and eliminate unnecessary regulations to create a more business-friendly environment. The aim is to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and make it easier for businesses to operate and thrive. To coordinate these economic reforms, address policy conflicts, and monitor the performance of key economic players, an …
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Ministry of Health’s latest Annual Health Bulletin Report 2024, reveals health challenges and advancements that define the public health status in Bhutan. The report provides a comprehensive overview of health indicators, highlighting trends in mortality, disease burden, and healthcare infrastructure. Mortality Trends and Leading Causes Mortality from alcohol-related liver diseases, …
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Lack of adequate storage capacity in the Petroleum Retail Outlets (PROs) appears to be the biggest problem leading to shortage in fuel supply. According to a recent report by Competition & Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA), it revealed that despite a significant increase in the number of vehicles and industries, storage …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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