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The Accelerating Mother and Child Health Policy, 1000-Day Plus, was expected to start from August 2021, after its approval by the Cabinet on 6 January with Nu 1.8 billion (bn) allocation for the next five years. The new package is not just for the 6 months of breastfeeding, but it …

Poultry farmers who have been affected by the suspected contamination of poultry feeds, killing thousands of chickens, will be reimbursed, according to a notification released by Karma Feeds yesterday. The notification reads, “Compensation to affected farmers due to suspected contamination of poultry feeds will be provided by Karma Feeds in …

In order to improve the quality of education and take education system forward in the country, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has initiated the Bhutan Professional Standard for Teachers (BPST), which is one of the reforms to enhance the teacher quality. There are about 10,000 teachers in the country. Chief …

He also requested the court for compensation Penjore on 13 December requested the Thimphu District Court to dismiss the defamation case against him prosecuted by the Royal Bhutan Police with authorization from the Office of the Attorney General. In addition, Penjore also requested the court for compensation for keeping him …

Agriculture Minister Yeshey Penjor said the biggest challenge with exporting vegetables during the previous season was formalization of trade by the Government of India (GoI). Despite this, the ministry facilitated the export of vegetables valued over Nu 460 million. “The challenges will continue to occur, but we will address them …

The High Court (HC) Bench III has upheld Thimphu District Court’s judgment in connection to criminal conspiracy case. The HC on 30 November  dismissed the appeal made by defendant Khandu Wangmo, Supreme Court Justice Kuenlay Tshering and Drangpon Yeshey Dorji on 1, 5 and 6 August respectively. The Thimphu District …

The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) in a press release said it came to learn during the recent reprioritization of the 12th Plan activities, some critical national programs have been dropped, and the Government has diverted disproportionate amount of budget to the Prime Minister’s and Bye-Election Constituencies. The party said further, …

During the Question Hour Session of the National Assembly (NA), Member of Parliament (MP) from Bumdeling-Jamkhar, Dupthob, asked the Information and Communications Minister, Karma Donnen Wangdi, regarding the status of the connectivity of the third Internet gateway. MP said that in order to fulfill the goal of internet-based economy, it …

An average of 15 patients in a month suffer from stroke in Bhutan, and approximately 3 to 4 people get referred to the national referral hospital weekly due to stroke. There are two types of strokes reported in the country, hemorrhagic and ischemic. Health Minister, Dasho Dechen Wangmo, said stroke …

Thimphu Thromde increased its parking fees from Nu 15 to Nu 20 for 30 minutes on the street and from Nu 10 to Nu 15 for off-street parking, effective from 1 April 2020. The massive hike in parking fees drew significant criticism, with many questioning why the Finance Ministry granted …