Bhutan has been facing attrition in all the sectors and the major impact is in the social sectors of health and education. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) has witnessed the major brunt of the attrition among the health staff. Health Minister Dechen Wangmo, emphasized the critical importance of …
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The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said on 5 October 2023 that all relevant authorities are to collect property tax for 2023 from 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2024. The initial deadline of 31 December 2023 has been extended. According to MoF, the delay is the result of the special …
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As free medical services continue, substantial parking charges pose challenges for people The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), known for providing free quality medical services to the people, is facing public discontentment due to the unreasonable parking fees charged to those visiting the hospitals in their vehicles. Visitors …
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The National Council (NC) on 17 October 2023 adopted the Agreement on Movement of Traffic-in-Transit between the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Royal Government of Bhutan. All the 23 members present in the house voted in favor. The agreement opens up new avenues for trade and economic development. It …
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Education is the foundation of any nation’s development, laying the foundation for progress and prosperity. In Bhutan, the education sector plays a crucial role, with a comprehensive network of schools catering to the needs of students across the country. However, recent challenges have prompted a reevaluation and restructuring within the …
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In a significant development for Bhutan’s medical education landscape, the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences (KGUMS) has embarked on a historic journey to launch its MBBS program. The initiative received the green light signal from the Lhengye Zhungtshog on 11 January 2021 with the goal of commencing the program …
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The Supreme Court, in its judgment of 4 October 2023, sentenced Anim Damchoe to a total of 15 years and six months in two cases against her. It first upheld the High Court’s decision in the the Buddha Dordenma Project embezzlement case. Damcho Choden’s sentence of 9 years remained unchanged, …
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In a bid to offer consumers, businesses, and policymakers’ valuable insights, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) unlike previous years, where data was sourced from only six towns, CCAA has now included all dzongkhag towns, ensuring a broader and more detailed overview of essential goods prices. This expansion aims …
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In a bid to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the country’s civil service, the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) is implementing a comprehensive streamlining initiative. This initiative comes in response to the resignation of approximately 3,383 civil servants this year, a significant attrition from the overall category. Out of …
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In February this year it was announced that the 600 MW Kholongchu Hydro Energy Limited (KHEL) would start construction by around June 2023 or mid 2023. This was supposed to happen after securing the funding from the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) which are both …
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