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Bhutan, a developing nation, is grappling with the consequences of its burgeoning vehicle population. As of June 30, 2022, the country recorded a total of 122,865 registered motor vehicles. Shockingly, this has resulted in nearly 100 deaths and over 600 injuries each year. Road safety has become a global concern, …
Read More »Mandatory bond and foreign opportunities discourage doctors to apply for 40 MD scholarship programs
Recently, the Ministry of Health (MoH) announced 40 slots for Medical Degree (MD) programs, with 24 slots available at Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) and 16 slots in ex-country institutes but only 6 doctors applied for it. 4 doctors are civil servants and 2 doctors are …
Read More »FY 2023-24 budget aims to avoid dreaded GDP dip between Govts
The budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, presented by the Finance Minister in the National Assembly, is aimed at building stronger institutions through strategic reforms while ensuring a sustainable fiscal path and smooth transition. This planned budget will be the first budget that aims to bridge the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) …
Read More »RMA puts a temporary moratorium on new housing and hotel construction loans
The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) has imposed a temporary moratorium on New Housing and Hotel Construction loans in lieu of the dwindling foreign currency reserves and Non-Performing Loans (NPL). The Central Bank during its 202nd Board of Directors meeting held on 6 June 2023 approved the imposition of a moratorium. …
Read More »How the National Drug Task Force will tackle substance abuse
Following the 115th National Day address from His Majesty the King with regards to substance abuse, the National Drug Task Force (NDTF) was formed to tackle substance abuse and substance abuse disorder (SUD). “An issue that poses a huge threat to our national security, economy, and the wellbeing of our …
Read More »CSOs share their challenges and roles
Bhutan has 54 registered Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) including 42 PBOs and 12 MBOs with the CSO Authority currently. On an average, at least 8 CSOs are registered every year. It is learnt that CSOs in Bhutan are very content playing supplementing and complementing role, however, there are bigger roles …
Read More »Mixed review of Common exams for classes VI and VIII
These days the stress levels of both teachers and students have gone up with the introduction of Common Exams exams for class VI and VIII students that will not be marked by the schools but the Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BESEA). School have been letting students and …
Read More »Bhutan signs MoU on carbon collaboration with Singapore
Bhutan and Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on carbon collaboration on 18 May. The MoU signing was held online between Lyonpo Loknath Sharma, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and his Singaporean counterpart, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Ministry of Trade and Industry. Lyonpo Loknath, during his address on …
Read More »BTP says it secured all 47 candidates including incumbent and former MPs
Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) has declared 31 candidates including two women candidates so far. However, BTP has secured all 47 candidates. The party has three candidates who have served as Members of Parliament in the past and they are expecting three more to join them. In addition, BTP has three …
Read More »DTT has incumbent NC candidates on board
Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT) so far has launched 26 candidates including two female candidates. By 20 May, the party will be introducing three female candidates. In addition, DTT, as of now, has three former Members of Parliament in their team. It was learnt that the party has few National Council’s …
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