DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

Some Local Government (LG) leaders have voiced their dissatisfaction with the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP) budget allocation, citing disparities in the distribution of funds across different dzongkhags. During recent discussions, it was highlighted that the allocation varied significantly, with some dzongkhags receiving more resources than others. One such concern was …

The Opposition Party convened a press conference to outline significant developments from the First Session of the Fourth Parliament. Led by the Leader of the Opposition, Dasho Pema Chewang, the conference aimed to provide insights into the party’s perspectives following the National Assembly session and to update the media on …

On 1 July, Bhutan’s first Robotics and IoT training institute (RITTI) was launched. In a country where dreams of becoming a doctor or an officer have long dominated young people’s aspirations, RITTI offers a chance for youth to dream of other exciting professions in the world of robotics. The youth …

In the National Budget report for the financial year 2024-2025, it outlines the plan to achieve high productivity and rice self-sufficiency under its Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) sector. However, an official from Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock clarified that while the nation aims to increase rice production, achieving full self-sufficiency …

The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) has decided to modify the Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE) for Clinical Nurses (B.Sc. Nursing) in line with section 5.3.1.6 of the Bhutan Civil Service Rules 2023 during its 7th Commission Meeting on 3 July 2024. The components of the Preliminary Examination (PE) have …

Projection shows Nu 6 bn cost for 5 years The Member of Parliament from the Nganglam Constituency, Lamdra Wangdi, questioned on how and when the Government’s is planning to implement the cash incentive of Nu. 10,000 per month for the third child. In response, the Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay highlighted …

MP Raises Concerns Over Property Tax Act Implementation During the last question-and-answer session in Parliament, Lam Dorji, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wamrong Constituency, raised critical questions to the finance minister regarding the implementation of the Property Tax Act of Bhutan 2022. The act, which aims to modernize the …

During the last Question and Answer session for first session of the fourth parliament, Boomdeling-Jamkhar Constituency MP Wangdi raised concerns about the rising non-performing loans (NPLs), which have reached Nu.19.349 billion, making it difficult for people to obtain loans. Lamgong-Wangchang Constituency MP Sonam Tashi also expressed similar concerns on difficulties …

The Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay in his State of the Nation Address said that the most pressing issue facing our nation today is our people leaving the country in search of better employment opportunities overseas. The PM said that to date, approximately 64,000 Bhutanese, which is around nine percent …

Indian Govt to pay 50% of the salary During the 5th Meet the Press Session, The Bhutanese asked Dr. Ugyen Tshewang, the Director of the Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority (BQPCA), for an update on the salaries of the STEM teachers who will be hired from India. This is …