DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

During the question-hour session of National Assembly yesterday, Drametse Ngatshang MP Ugyen Wangdi shared concerns regarding the Prime Minister’s residence being left unoccupied by the incumbent and the former Prime Minster, which was constructed at a huge cost and with tight security service.. MP Ugyen Wangdi said that having built …

The Prime Minister said that based on public feedback and appeal by shop keepers and house owners, the government has instructed Thimphu Thromde to defer any decision on Norzin Lam till the government reviews the Thimphu structural plan. Lyonchhen said that he was happy to hear that Thimphu Thromde on …

The Prime Minister Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay, who is also the People’s Democratic Party President, said that he was not worried with the various political developments as 2018 approaches closer. One political development is in reference to the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa’s (DNT) open offer to Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) and Bhutan …

Following the finding of high pesticide content in imported vegetables, like beans, cauliflowers and chilies, the Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) also conducted similar laboratory tests on vegetables grown and sold in Bhutan. Regular surveillance of pesticides content on imported fruits and vegetables are still being done through …

An annual report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called the ‘World Economic Outlook’ has said that Bhutan will be the world’s third fastest growing economy with an 8.4% real GDP growth rate. In first place Myanmar will grow at 8.6% followed by Ivory Coast in second place at 8.5%. …

As per the 13th National Labour Force Survey carried out in December 2015, the national unemployment rate has decreased from 2.6 percent in 2014 to 2.5 percent in 2015. The female and male unemployment rates have decreased, from 3.5 percent in 2014 to 3.1 percent in 2015, and from 1.9 …

His Majesty The King on 23rd may granted citizenship Kidu to 163 people at the Tashichhodzong. This 13th batch recipients declared an Oath of Allegiance to the Tsa Wa Sum as Bhutanese citizens. As with all Kidu appeals, individuals seeking citizenship Kidu submit their appeals to His Majesty through the Office of …

Prime Minister Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay expressed shock and horror at the news of an alleged gang rape of a Bhutanese woman in Bangalore. He said, “Our embassy in Delhi is working closely with Indian government officials and the Bangalore police. They are also in touch with the victim who is …

Lyonchhen met the US Ambassador Richard Verma at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang,  on 17th May. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and exchanged views on how to further enhance the existing cooperation. The current visit by the US Ambassador is part of the regular exchange of visits. …

Phuentsholing police apprehended a 25-year-old man, from Deothang, Samdrupjongkhar, at the entry gate in Phuentsholing on May 16th at around 1pm. Police arrested the person for the illegal possession of marijuana (cannabis), 17 grams of it hidden inside his underwear. The arrest was made possible with the information provided by …