DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

A9-member Bangladeshi delegation led by Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Mahbub Ahmed met with the Bhutanese delegation led by Secretary, MoEA, Dasho Sonam Tshering for a two- day annual consultation meeting on trade and transit, held on April 9 at Taj Tashi in Thimphu. The meeting explored ways to further facilitate …

Over 30 countries gathered for a conference in Thimphu to strengthen and consolidate international steps towards “Organic Himalaya”, as inspired by Bhutan. The Minister of Agriculture and Forests, Yeshey Dorji, graced the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) conference on organic and ecological agriculture in mountain eco-systems in Thimphu. …

On addressing the gaps in conservation, sustainable use and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of biodiversity and create awareness on biodiversity related issues, the last leg of stakeholder consultation meeting for the revision of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for eastern region concludes today at Mongar. …

The opposition party conducted its own meet the press session for the first time on 27th February in Thimphu to share their views on the performance of the government. Opposition leader Dr. Pema Jamtsho said, “Now that the present parliament has finished its second session and the new government has …

The Opposition party in a press conference on Thursday claimed that if the Education city was established, it would solve various issues like out flow of money, unemployment and provide quality of education. MP Kinga Tshering said that the main aim of Education city is to provide territory education. He …

Nissan LEAFs, an electric car, was launched coinciding with the birth anniversary of His Majesty the King by Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and the CEO of Nissan Company, Carlos Ghosn, in the Clock Tower Square February 21 in Thimphu. “As you can see, I am veryexcited, we have story to …

35 year old Trongsa nyagoe, Phuntsho Wangdi from Nubi-Tangsibi, and father of three earned himself the title of ‘ Druk¬gi Nyagoe’ (strongest man of the country) by beating four other contenders and taking home a prize money of Nu. 300,000. It was his moment, surrounded by his supporter’s, one by …

The Upper house closed yesterday by assigning committees responsibilities on issues for legislative and review works for the next session. Speaking in the closing ceremony, National Council Chairman read out on overview of the resolutions of the 12thsession and identified agendas for committees. He also talked about review recommendations submitted …

The National Assembly session saw the Member of Parliament of Radhi-Sakteng questioning the policy of consolidation of schools and 100 percent enrollment in the education system. The Education Minister, Lyonpo Mingbo Dukpo, said such a policy of consolidation of schools is not a new thing and was already planned earlier. …

Following much deliberation, the National Assembly (NA) Amendment bill of Bhutan 2014 has been passed by the house on January 30; earlier this week, the NA’s Legislative Committee moved the motion for the third reading of the bill on January 28. The amendment bill was passed after a majority of …