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The Opposition party, on November18 in the National Assembly (NA), questioned the government on whether the government has prepared a road map for curbing the national debt, the absence of an annual conference of Gups, and on there not being an open selection for the appointment of the new Managing …

In commemoration of the 60th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, on November 11 in Thimphu, a website and calendar of events of the ‘Visit Bhutan 2015’ year was launched by the Prime Minister. ‘Visit Bhutan 2015’ will be accompanied by the tagline ‘celebrate happiness’. …

The Upper House deliberated on the three resolutions passed during the 13th Session of the National Council (NC) and land related issues yesterday. The House passed the resolutions pertaining to shortage of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, policy review on import of second hand electric vehicles and obstructions to …

The bus fare revision, much awaited for by bus operators, is finally here. The government has accepted the fare revision which will come into effect on November 1. The Information and Communications Minister, Lyonpo D N Dhungyel said the revision will not have a   major impact people as it is …

The residents in Gelephu have been facing drinking water shortage for quite a while now. Most of the residents have been appealing to the Gelephu Thromde to solve the water shortage. Therefore, the thromde has decided to construct three bore wells to supply water to the residents. The officials at …

The streets in Bhutan can now be viewed on Google’s ‘Street View Imagery’, a feature on Goggle Maps. The launch of the digital wonder took place on October 23 in Thimphu. The online mapping tool initiative is expected to boost tourism industry and promote marketing of the Bhutanese businesses, among …

According the a press r elease Bhutan Hydropower Services Limited (BHSL), the joint venture company between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited, Bhutan and ALSTOM, France will commence operation of its state-of-art hydropower service center (HSC) from 22nd October 2014, for repair and reclamation of hydro runners, allied underwater components, and …

I t has been more three months since the civil servants received a raise in their salary. Most of the corporate employees particularly the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) and state-owned enterprise are also looking forward to a raise in salary. When questioned on the salary revision of the corporate …

The Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay shared his concerns of Bhutan gearing towards electric vehicles as a sustainable means of transport during the 12th Meet-the-Press held yesterday. He said the country should come together to promote the electric vehicles the sake of environment and the nation’s economy as well. “We have …

Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director, Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd and shri RP Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SJVN Ltd signed the Joint Venture Shareholders Agreement for the 600 MW Kholongchhu Hydroelectric project in Thimphu on September 30, 2014, in presence of Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk, Minister for Economic Affairs. Shri …