One of the new approaches of the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) to address unemployment in the 12th FYP has been one of their plans to institute an Employment Responsibility System (ERS). “Employment Responsibility System (ERS) is one of the economic points that is covered under the National …
Read More »Domestic maids pledge hinges on monitoring system: PM
One of the 25 pledges in 120 days of the DNT government is that it would, ‘Initiate recruitment of domestic workers by reviewing and amending immigration rules and regulation and institute stringent monitoring standards and guidelines for that.” The issue is currently being looked at by a committee under the …
Read More »TCB to come up with a clear-cut tourism policy
Highlighting some of the discussions held at the first ever National Tourism Conference, Lyonchhen (Dr.) Lotay Tshering said that there is humongous potential to take the tourism sector to the top. Lyonchhen said that going by the statistical importance given by everyone on the tourist visiting Bhutan, permitting regional tourist, …
Read More »First ever water park plan along the riverfront sparks objection from conservationists
The Druk Water World’s plan to establish the first ever water sporting recreational center along the riverfront in Wangdue led to conservationists, expressing their astonishment and complete disapproval of such plans. Tshering Tobgay, the founder of Birds of Bhutan—a social forum actively engaged in conservation and scientific research of bird …
Read More »Chukha Dzongkhag initiated cleaning campaigns to mark His Majesty’s 39th Birth Anniversary
Chukha Dzongkhag celebrated the 39th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King at Chhukha Central School were about a thousand spectators came together. The auspicious day was also marked at the Phuentsholing Sports Association (PSA) ground. The students from schools under Chukha Dzongkhag, school teachers, local community and Thromde contributed …
Read More »Govt defends MoLHR officials in Japan case
Despite instructions from ACC to take administrative action, media reports and complaints by parents the government chose to defend the Ministry of Labor and Human Resource officials involved in the Japan case. The Prime Minister Lyonchhen (Dr) Lotay Tshering claimed that the investigation is not over as the Office of …
Read More »Bhutan-Bangladesh commerce secretary level meeting discussed transportation, food standards, FDI and duty exemptions
With the main objective to exchange ideas and explore new areas of cooperation to promote trade and commerce, the two day Bhutan-Bangladesh commerce secretary level meeting was held on Tuesday and Wednesday in the capital this week. The Bangladeshi delegation was led by Md. Mofizul Islam, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government …
Read More »The process and implications of opening more regional entry points
Although National assembly during the first session of the third parliament endorsed entry and exit of regional tourists through the border towns of Samdrup Jongkhar, Gelephu, Samtse, Nanglam and Pangbang, the government and relevant stakeholders said it can be implemented only if it is feasible. Lyonchhen (Dr.) Lotay Tshering said, …
Read More »His Majesty graced the closing ceremony of Parliament
His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo graced the closing ceremony of the first session of the third Parliament on Thursday. Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, members of the Royal Family, representatives of the Central Monastic Body, senior government officials, and foreign dignitaries, among others also attended the closing ceremony. The Speaker of …
Read More »Mothers who’re entitled to six months maternity leave will not be eligible for breast feeding allowance
The mothers who are entitled for six months maternity leave are not eligible for the breast feeding allowance. The Prime Minister (PM) during the press-meet yesterday said the allowance is targeted for the women who are not entitled for the six months maternity leave. PM said this is because the …
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