The Bhutanese Leading the way.
Bhutan will be hosting the eight meeting of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) ministerial council in Thimphu on 24th July 2014 at the convention center. This will be the first time that Bhutan will be hosting the SAFTA ministerial council (SMC) meeting. Some issues like reduction of sen¬sitive …
Read More »BKP points out flaws on the pay hike and tax front
During a recent press conference held on July 5, the Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party (BKP) voiced their stance, based on four grounds, regarding the pay raise that the government had pledged for the civil servants. BKP talked on issues related to pay raise on four grounds such as economic, social justice, …
Read More »Poor drainage and lack of drinking water woes in Thimphu
The clogged up drains with overflowing water is a common sight in Thimphu during the monsoon season every year. During heavy downpours, sometimes the water flows right into people’s homes. The Thimphu Thrompon, Kinlay Dorjee, said there are no new plans for improving the drainage system and drinking water supply …
Read More »Difficult to believe so far but below normal monsoon predicted for Bhutan this year
According to the Department of Hydro-Met Services under Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) the forecast for monsoon rainfall from June to September is to be 5.1% below the normal rainfall range. This would also mean that the annual total rainfall is forecast to be below normal. For June and July, …
Read More »DHI’s revenue up by 9%
Druk Holding and Investments’ (DHI) revenue increased by 9% this year mainly contributed from energy and resources and also the communication and transport sector Presenting the performance report of the DHI and DHI owned companies for 2013, on Thursday the Chairman of DHI, Dasho Sangay Khandu said, the revenue has …
Read More »Bhutan steps up efforts to be a year round destination
In the patter of the monsoon rains, Bhutanese young and old alike enjoys the sour, salty and spicy Thai cuisine with the blend of live music playing to celebrate the “Thai Food Festival” at the clock tower square, Thimphu yesterday. The festival is being held to celebrate 25 years of …
Read More »The outcome of PM Narendra Modi’s visit
A joint release issued by both the Bhutanese and Indian government highlighted the outcomes of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan and his meetings with Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. The release says that His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan and His Majesty the Fourth …
Read More »Concerns and plans of the government on education
The need to improve the quality of education in Bhutan was stated during the presentation of The State of the Nation report in joint sitting of the National Assembly. Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay shared the plans in store for enhancing the quality education in the country. A total of 17% of …
Read More »NA keeps vehicle taxes at 100% for small vehicles while NC opposes high taxes
The National Assembly decided to marginally bring down tax for all vehicles with 1500 cc or below to 100% from the 110% proposed by the government but the tax for all other vehicles remains as proposed by the government. Meanwhile the National Council decided to not support the governments Tax …
Read More »Finance Minister clarifies on vehicle import ban for tourism sector
The Member of Parliament from Khamdang-Ramjar, Trashiyangtse, Sonam Dondup Dorji, said the recent resolution by the government to ban the import of vehicle like, Toyota Coaster and Toyota Hiace buses in March 2014, will impeded the growth and quality service in the tourism sector. MP Sonam Dondup Dorji said this …
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