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In accordance with the Constitution and the Judicial Service Act, the Chief Justice of Bhutan, Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye announced his retirement. He made a formal submission of his retirement to His Majesty a month ago. Born to Babu/Lopen Tashi and Aum Nimin Daza of Nagkhor, Pemagatshel, Lyonpo is an alumna …
Read More »DPT claims right to sue, defends its record and says that it is not a seditious party
The party offered to withdraw the case if Dasho Benji offered a public apology In a sign that the Dasho Benji vs DPT defamation case is generating more controversy than intended, the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) said that, it was ready to withdraw its case if Dasho Paljor J. Dorji …
Read More »Media’s role in promoting regional understanding in South Asia
This is a part of a paper presented in 24th October 2014 at the Institute for Defence and Studies Analysis, a GoI think-tank in New Delhi that advises the Ministry of External Afairs and the Ministry of Defence. Media’s role in promoting regional harmony and cooperation When it comes to …
Read More »PM inaugurates Dungsam Cement Corporation Limited
Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay inaugurated the Dungsam Cement Corporation Limited (DCCL) on 22nd October 2014 at Nganglam, Pemagatshel. Addressing the gathering, Lyonchhen said that the plant would benefit the people of Nganglam in terms of road, bridges, employment, township and so on. He reminded them that achieving self-reliance was the vision …
Read More »EU to triple aid for Bhutan to 42 million Euros
European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, has announced that the EU development programmes for Bhutan will triple in the 2014-2020 period in comparison with the allocation from the previous years. “This commitment shows the EU has taken note of the efforts both countries have made to fight poverty and implement …
Read More »National consultation Education Blueprint 2014-2024 underway
The national consultation on the Education Blueprint 2014-2024 will survey and collect comprehensive information on education policies, implementation strategies, concerns, challenges and opportunities with numerous stakeholders in the current education system. The Education Blueprint is aimed at reforming the Bhutanese education system to meet the challenges of the 21st century, …
Read More »Bhutanese patients’ stipend for referral cases to India to be revised
The present practice of paying Nu.150 per day for the patients’ referral cases to India is not adequate and revision is under way said the Health Minister during the 12th meet the press, yesterday. Health Minister, Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk, said the ministry’s task force has been working for eight months …
Read More »The progress card on using the Education City land
After the new government cancelled the Education City project due to illegality, the 6th Dzongkhag Yargey Tshokchung of Thimphu raised concerns on the investment incurred on the project. They said works, like the black topping of road, construction of road and bridges, are ongoing even after the project is confirmed …
Read More »Government is looking to start lottery business
Negotiations are underway with relevant state governments of India to restart the Bhutan lottery business as pledged by the government. During the monthly Meet-the-Press, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said, “The government has been looking at starting the business so that we will be ready whenever the opportunity arises to expand …
Read More »Dagachu Power to be sold at Nu 2.90 per unit
The signing of amendment to Power Purchase Agreement for the sale and purchase of 126 MW Dagachhu Project power between Tata Trading Power Company Ltd, India, and Dagachhu Hydro Power Corporation Ltd (DHPC) was held on September 29, 2014 at Thimphu. The tariff has been revised from Nu./INR 2.40 to …
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