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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the government of Bhutan and Government of India on Cooperation in the Areas of Environment. The signing was done virtually on 18th June 2021 by Lyonpo (Dr.) Tandi Dorji, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Chairperson of the National Environment Commission, Royal …

The National Council’s Member of Parliament Ugyen Tshering from Paro,asked Minister of Work and Human Settlement minister Dorji Tshering, the ministry’s plan to review the valley development plan and on how the ministry is going to go forward since they had lack of inadequate grass root consultations with the relevant …

During the question and answer session hour at National Assembly yesterday, Member of Parliament from Phuentshogpelri Samtse asked the Minister of Home and Culture Affairs on the future plans and strategies to support the affected businesses in the tourism industry and also on opening of tourism in the country. The …

As per the Renewable Natural Resources Statistical Release (RNR-SR), the major meat import in the country has decreased to 5,996 metric tons (MT) from 8,229 MT in 2019, which shows a decrease of 27.14 percent in one year. In 2020, Nu 975 million worth of meat was imported, the lowest …

Member of Parliament (MP) Karma Thinley from Wamrong constituency questioned the Foreign Minister on the plans and programs to address the problems faced by those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic after 15 months of Kidu support. Foreign Minister, Dr Tandi Dorji, said Bhutan is doing better in terms of managing …

During the Question Hour session in the National Assembly (NA), the Member of Parliament (MP) from Jomotshangkha Norbu Wangzom, requested the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering to share the new measures and strategies in the quarantine facilities. She said following the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, …

With recent quakes there are questions on building safety standards. However, officials say starting early 2000, all the buildings in the country are designed with seismic rod and as resilient structures. These constructed buildings are considered safe compared to before.   Minister of Works and Human Settlement (MoWHS) Dorji Tshering said …

In line with the ensuing risks and government advisory to refrain from crowding, the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives (DAMC) said it will not be in the position to facilitate auction for cordyceps, this coming season. However, to ensure uninterrupted business the DAMC announced the introduction of direct buying …

According to the Chief ICT Officer, Application Development Division, Department of Technology and Telecom, Lobzang Jamtsho, the Digital Identity will be similar to any other functional Identity document like CID card, Passports or driving license but in digital form to be used for digital and online transactions. He said that …

With the address from the Prime Minister on 22nd April conveying the command of His Majesty on the continuation of the Relief Kidu for an additional period of 15 months from April 2021 for people who continue to face difficulties because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 7,374 borrowers have registered for …