Responding to a question on Lyonchhen Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering’s political plans, Lyonchhen clarified that during his acceptance speech in the 2018 Elections, he had agreed that he would participate for only one term, irrespective of his performance during his tenure. However, he said, “There are lots of things that …
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Gongsar Karma Choppel holds A Master’s Degree in Science from Texas State University, USA and he has served as the chief environment officer and as a chief environment officer for PHPA. He pledged to serve the country with outmost loyalty and dedication, to safeguard the sanctity of the Constitution, and …
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The first quarter of 2023 saw 15,354 tourist arrival in the country. In January 2023, there were a total of 2,670 tourist arrival the country out of which 721 were from countries other than India and 1,949 from India. Of the 721 tourists from other than India 253 paid the …
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A joint statement on the visit of His Majesty The King to India announced that the Bhutanese side welcomed India’s offer to revise the tariff of the 336 MW Chukha project to Nu 3 per unit, which represents a 17% increase over the earlier tariff. The tariff currently is Nu …
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Members of Bhutan Chamber for Commerce and Industry (BCCI) met the Prime Minister Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering to discuss the way forward and problems and troubles currently faced by the private sector as the economy is not doing well after the pandemic. The biggest agenda for discussion was on the …
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The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) comprises five departments, including a brand-new one called the Department of Water that combines the management of water resources responsibilities from other agencies. The other departments are the Department of Geology and Mines, Department of Energy, Department of Forest and Park Services, …
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A second smaller pedestrian terminal will come up too The Indian side has agreed to Bhutan’s proposal to keep the Pedestrian terminal at Phuentsholing open for 24 hours so that Indian visitors can come and go at any time. This will also allow Bhutanese people stuck across the border at …
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The televised public debate for the NC Elections organized by BBS and ECB in Samdrup Jongkhar was held on 20th March 2023. There are six candidates in Samdrup Jongkhar vying for the NC seat. Karma Tshering Wangchuk, 58, pledged that he would be enacting laws, rules, and regulations for the …
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Punakha currently has 5 candidates. Lhaki Dolma (44) will be re-contesting this election. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Language and Cultural Studies, and a Post Graduate Degree from Royal Institute of Management (RIM) in Development Management. One of the few female politicians, Lhaki, with her experience of having served …
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According to Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan Limited (RSEBL), Bhutan National Bank (BNB), Penden Cement Authority Limited (PCAL), T-Bank and Bhutan Ferro Alloys Limited (BFAL) has all declared dividends for the shareholders. Dividends in simpler terms means a sum of money paid regularly (typically annually) by a company to its …
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