Addressing the issue of crop and livestock depredation by wildlife, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) Minister Younten Phuntsho highlighted the substantial impact on agricultural productivity. With nearly 8,275 metric tons of crops, valued at Nu 365 million, and livestock worth around Nu 12 million lost annually to wildlife, …
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During the National Assembly’s Question Hour, Member of Parliament of Bumdeling-Jamkhar Constituency, Wangdi, queried the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) about the timeline and logistical plans for the Kholongchhu Hydroelectric Project, following the Prime Minister’s announcement of its impending commencement. He specifically requested clarity on the project’s start …
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A Bill has proposed significant amendments to the National Assembly Act of 2008, introducing new measures to enhance legislative, representative, and oversight functions. The National Assembly Act 2008 (Amendment) Bill 2024 aims to address evolving political and administrative needs, strengthen parliamentary processes, and ensure greater accountability of government officials. The …
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2024-25 Budget total size is Nu 97.654 billion which comprises of total expenditire of Nu 89.154 bn which in turn is made up of Nu 50.809 bn current expenditure (salaries, maintenance), 38.344 bn capital expenditure (roads, schools etc). The total budget also includes Nu 6.182 bn loan repayment and Nu …
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In the 13th FYP, the government aims to establish a social protection system that systematically addresses pressing social protection and welfare issues. In absence of a comprehensive system administered by a single entity, this initiative is expected to maintain and foster Bhutan’s unique culture of self-reliance while ensuring that the …
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Ingesting small quantities of aflatoxins over the long term can cause liver cancer and, in some cases, lung cancer. Aflatoxins are potent carcinogens, meaning they are agents that cause cancer. Recently, the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) and the Ministry of Health issued a notification stating that during their …
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On 3rd March 2023 Gyem Gyeltshen from Lunana lost his wife and daughter to a helicopter crash and despite an insurance policy of USD 200,000 each being there for each death, the international reinsurance companies have only offered USD 10,000 each. They cited local laws like the Road Transport Safety …
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During the 4th Meet-The-Press, Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs said that a significant challenge in combating these financial scams is that the key suspects often operate from outside the country, making apprehension difficult. Lyonpo Tshering said many victims are deceived with false promises of business returns, complicating the social …
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Not getting an Indian SIM card was probably the most inconvenient aspect of traveling to India. This was in part because Bhutanese people can travel to India without a visa and so telecom companies declined to issue SIM cards to Bhutanese. This was because the Bhutanese CID cards and even …
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In a shocking incident, a 13-year-old girl was reportedly raped by a friend of her father, who is a police constable on 18 May 2024. The constable, who was assisting the family in performing the annual ritual (Rimdro), allegedly committed the heinous act after they were alone, as the girl’s …
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