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The MP of Kengkhar Weringla constituency, Rinzin Jamtsho, said that the government has pledged on providing full employment, but in reality, the unemployment situation has worsened in a short span of time, with the unemployment rate at 2.1% to 2.9% over the last one year. He questioned the Minister, Ministry …
Read More »Education Minister and PM clarifies on school reform program
The Member of Parliament (MP) from Panbang constituency, Dorji Wangdi, questioned the Education Minister, Mingbo Drukpa, on the initiation of School Reform Program (SRP). MP Dorji Wangdi said the reform actually boils down to the consolidation and creation of 49 central schools. He said that in the absence of a …
Read More »No fare revision for public transport: MoIC Minister
The Minister of Information and Communications declared yesterday, during the 13th Meet-the Press, that the public transport operators are not eligible to get an increase in the fare this year. A month ago, Lyonpo D.N Dhungyel mentioned that the fare revision would come into effect from November 1, this year …
Read More »Speaker expresses gratitude to His Majesty the King and His Majesty the Fourth King in the opening session of the Parliament
His Majesty the King graced the opening ceremony of the 4th Session of the 2nd Parliament on November 12. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Jigme Zangpo, expressed gratitude to His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo for gracing the opening ceremony. “The presence of His Majesty signifies the importance that His …
Read More »Chief Justice of Supreme Court retires
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, …
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