The Finance Minister Lyonpo Lekey Dorji in response to a question in the monthly meet-the-press on revising the Personal Income Tax Slab said the Ministry of Finance acknowledges that the personal income tax exemption limit was last revised in 2020 and that subsequent salary revisions in 2023 have resulted in …
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The Paro Forum 2025, organized by JSW Law’s Climate Change & Environmental Law Centre, focused on water management and climate change from 22nd-24th February 2025, at JSW Law, Paro Campus. The Forum was graced by Her Royal Highness Sonam Dechan Wangchuck who also launched The Wisdom Center for Justice which …
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The Annual National Youth Chess Championship (under 18) was held on 21st February as a tribute to His Majesty The King and to celebrate His Majesty’s Birthday. Organized by Bhutan Chess Federation and coordinated by four officials, the tournament took place at Bhutan Olympic Committee Hall. The competition saw young …
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Coinciding with the auspicious Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC) successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art 66/33/11 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation in Phuentsholing. This significant project, with a capacity of 60 MVA, marks a major advancement in upgrading and replacing the 46-year-old …
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During the launch of the 21st Century Economic Roadmap the Minister for Industry Commerce and Employment Namgyal Dorji announced that the government plans to launch a USD 100 mn venture capital fund. “In the era of economic growth, the government has planned strategies and since today is an auspicious day …
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Behavioral change key to controlling future outbreaks Poor biosecurity and unsafe feeding practices has triggered another outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Bhutan, with two households in Zangkhaphu village, Tsento Gewog, Paro, reporting infected pigs. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) confirmed 11 cases through RT-PCR testing on …
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The previous government, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), introduced a policy that removed the class 10 cut-off point, enabling all students to progress to class 11, regardless of their academic performance. This policy was designed to provide every student with equal opportunities to complete their education, particularly benefiting those from low-income …
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In response to the recent overcharging of green tax by the 11 car dealers, the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) issued a public notice stating that the dealers should refund their customers within 15th February, 2025. The Minister of Finance, Lyonpo Lekey Dorji stated that if the refund is …
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GovTech is looking at three possible aspects in reducing data charges by fifty percent as per the government’s goal of making Bhutan a high-income GNH economy by 2034. An official from GovTech said, “Through consultations in technical groups, we are looking at three to four proposals. A short-term, a mid-term, …
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National Housing Development Corporation Limited (NHDCL) recognizing the housing crisis and challenges, particularly for low-income employees, is constructing about 860 housing units under the Green and Resilient Affordable Housing Sector Project(GRAHSP), where employees from all sectors will benefit. NHDCL shared that as per the project document, the private sector subject …
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