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The importance of glaciers, especially the threat posed by melting glaciers, was fully realized only after the incident of the Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) in 1994. The sporadic studies done on glaciers in Bhutan before 1994 did not have much focus. Therefore, realizing the importance of glaciers, in 2000 …

One of the big mysteries in the recently concluded session was on how the Civil Service Reform Bill had Section 31 which said, ‘The Office of the Attorney General shall compound petty offences in accordance with the compounding rules.’ The section has nothing to do with the Civil Service reforms …

According to the Public Accounts Committee’s Findings on the Farm Road Development and Management in the country, from the Fiscal Year 2019-20 the responsibility for maintenance of GC road had been transferred from DoR to the Local Government with reduced maintenance budget from Nu 45,000 to Nu 30,000 per kilometer …

The National Assembly (NA) endorsed the decision on the Pay Structure Bill of Bhutan 2022 with all the 42 members present in favor of the Bill.  After a thorough deliberation in the House on 28 November, the National Council (NC) adopted the Pay Structure Bill of Bhutan 2022 on 30 …

With various opinions and concerns of the Members on the complexity and the technical nature of the Civil Liability Bill of Bhutan, the National Assembly shifted the session into a plenary for an in-depth deliberation on the topic of Principles of Liabilities in Negligence. During the plenary session held with …

The country’s taxation system feels unjust with people having to pay high taxes when they can’t enjoy basic amenities, especially in those areas which are recognized as urban areas in districts like Zhemgang, Gasa and Pemagatshel.  In some districts of the country, people living in the areas classified as urban …

The Finance Minister, Namgay Tshering, updated the members of National Assembly on Samtse-Phuentsholing highway work progress and NPL during the question and answer session. The busy Samtse-Phuentsholing highway was in an immediate need of repair and renovation. According to the Finance Minister, Nu.33-37 million has been invested to renovate the …

After two days of thorough deliberations in the National Assembly (NA) on 16 and 17November, the House finally adopted the Tax Bill of Bhutan 2022. With the Finance Minister moving the motion to adopt the Bill, it was passed with 45 Yes and 1 Abstain votes from the 46 members …

During the question-answers session in the National Assembly on Friday, the Member of Parliament (MP) from Chhumig- Ura Constituency, Karma Wangchuk, asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF) to share with the House how the government will use the Endowment Fund to secure crops and livestock for the people. …

Much buzz has been generated among the consumers with the introduction of the new Tax Bill. There are some that are relieved that taxes on essential good have actually reduced. The local industries are hopeful for a chance in the market for their products with the new Tax Bill. The …