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Pasakha police under Chukha detained a 30-year-old man for battering his 53-year-old brother-in-law and 64-year-old uncle on 2 December at around 6:15 PM at Pana (c) under Sampheling gewog, Phuentsholing. The complainant informed police that the suspect absconded the crime scene after battering his uncle and brother-in-law. The police informed …

The very recent indemnity issued by the Bank of Bhutan (BoB) to access their mobile banking app raises the question of consumer rights with regard to the protection of consumers and safety of consumer services. Not even a week ago, in order to log into the mBoB app, a mandatory …

According to the latest records published by the National Statistics Bureau (NSB), import of diesel grew by 10 percent in 2017, compared to 4 percent increase in 2016.  Import on petrol also increased by 8 percent as compared to 6 percent in 2016. Bhutan’s diesel import accounts for 78 percent …

12 new SOEs had been established in the 11th plan State Owned Enterprises plays strategic roles in providing infrastructure and ensuring efficient public services and constitutes a major part of the economy. The SOEs in Bhutan are categorized into two groups- socially-oriented and commercially-oriented SOES. In the 11th FYP, the …

Having laid out several ambitious work plans to tackle youth unemployment issues by the government, the minister of labour and human resources, Ugyen Dorji, who is also the youngest minister in the cabinet said that his top priority is to tackle the challenge of youth unemployment with immediate effect. With …

The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA)after consultation with the three cable operators adopted the standards for operation of Digital Cable Broadcasting Service System from June 2018. BICMA’s officiating Director, Wangay Dorji said that all the three cable operators (EthoMeto, DrukCom, and Norling) in the capital are now technologically equipped …

Ministry of Economic Affairs will have its new minister in Lyonpo Loknath Sharma, 47, and his top priority is to learn about the ministry without any prejudice. “I’m taking over the ministry with a blank page, and I’m not looking to completely reform or revolutionizethe ministry. The ministry has been …

The new finance minister of Bhutan, Lyonpo Namgay Tshering, said that his top priority is tointroduce inclusive fiscal policies to gain self-sufficiency. “We plan to come up with inclusive fiscal policies with wide consultation with the public. As envisioned by His Majesty The King, we will be working towards promoting …

DNT’s Manifesto says, solving the housing crisis in Phuentsholing and other urban areas will be the first priority of the government.A high-level committee will be established within six months of the government’s formation to submit a detailed report and plan to provide 100 per cent solution to the housing crisis …

Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) met in theNational Assembly on Wednesday to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. There were nominations for the posts from both the parties. Wangchuk Namgyel, 55, Nyisho-Sephu constituency in Wangduephodrang was elected as the Speaker after securing a total of 30 …