DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay said the old-age pension program needs to be strengthened for two primary reasons, both of which require extensive analysis and improvement. PM laid concerns on possible future crisis if there isn’t enough money leftover even after members make their monthly payments. Secondly, the opportunity …

With the recurring fuel shortages in Lhamoidzhingkha and Tashichhoeling dungkhags, Gedu, and Tingtibi, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, & Employment (MoICE) has approved additional dealerships to supply fuel in the affected dungkhags.  MoICE Minister, Namgyal Dorji, shared that, as of date, there is only one fuel station managed by Druk …

A growing number of individuals are falling victim to scams, highlighting the alarming level of carelessness among the public. Individuals falling prey to such scams have lost more than Nu 10 million in just the third month of the year. Most individuals leaving for abroad are seen neglecting to deactivate …

The challenges faced by students lacking a background in Mathematics when applying to colleges is a well-known problem. There is some hope as there are colleges offering programs that do not necessitate the Mathematics background for admission.  However, the catch is that these are mainly offered in private colleges which …

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, is set to touch down in Bhutan on 22 March, marking his third visit to Bhutan. This is after the 21 March visit could not happen due to bad weather over Paro Airport. PM Modi’s anticipated arrival at the Paro International Airport is …

RBP reports rise in various online and phone scam cases The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) is dealing with a surge in fraudulent activities that are preying on innocent individuals. From promises of lottery wins to alluring investment schemes, the misuse of mobile numbers for scamming purposes and the spread of …

Towards crime prevention and sensitization for city hotel owners and entertainment centers In a bid to combat rising crime rates in Thimphu, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) conducted a crucial crime prevention and sensitization program on 13- 14 March, specifically targeting hotel owners and entertainment centers. The Senior Superintendent of …

Arts students are finding themselves marginalized and restricted in their pursuit of higher education opportunities. With a minimum of seats given to students without a Mathematics background in the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) colleges, the aspirations of Arts students are being severely constrained. According to RUB, some of the …

In the months of January and February, the Consumer Complaints and Appeals Authority (CCAA) received a total of 21 consumer complaints. Of these, 11 were reported in February, with 8 cases successfully resolved and 3 are still pending. Complaints varied, with six concerning miscellaneous issues, such as unethical business practices, …

95% of private sector firms have 5 or less people and they do not grow over time Profiles of available or future vacancies in the private sector do not match those of the current job-seekers in Bhutan The World Bank Report 2024 on the labour market in Bhutan reveals that …