In countries with poor regulatory checks and weak ethical systems, Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects often end up in controversy. Bhutan’s first PPP, in the form of Thimphu Thromde’s Multi-Level Car Park (MLCP), has been mired in controversial decisions, unexplained ballooning figures, huge loans with questionable collateral, and clear attempts …
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Starting in mid and late 2020 Bhutanese exports of vegetables and fruits started facing a lot of issues and problems with the Customs and Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) in India demanding paper works and formal documentation. The government, at the time, said the issues were due to the formalization of …
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The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) in Trashigang completed its investigation in the Sherubtse harassment case and its investigation has found both sexual harassment and harassment. Trashigang Police charge sheeted the case today. The case was reported on 5 Nov 2021 and police investigation revealed that the assistant lecturer Dorji sexually …
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An agency bought computers and office equipment worth Nu.1.52 million from a firm owned by close relatives of the official by prescribing specific preferences in bid evaluation and award. Another agency awarded the contract for supply and installation of cubicles to a firm worth Nu.3.79 million. The firm was owned …
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A notification signed by the Finance Minister Namgay Tshering notified all the ‘real’ property owners to declare the annual rental income correctly while filing the PIT returns for the Income Year 2021. It said the Ministry shall cross verify the rental income declared against the information gathered during the year …
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One of the main reforms in the tertiary education is to enhance the competency level of the graduates. In line with this, the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) is reviewing the existing programs, so as to integrate values and 21st century skills, such as collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and learning …
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The 114th National Day Royal Address of His Majesty The King had several aspects and parts, but there was no mistaking the central message of His Majesty The King in asking and commanding for accountability in matters of service to the nation, if Bhutan and its people are ever to …
Read More »On the auspicious occasion of our National Day, I offer my deep prayers to Guru Rinpoche, humble reverence to Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, and profound gratitude to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. I extend my heartfelt Tashi Delek to the people of the 20 Dzongkhags and Bhutanese living abroad. Despite …
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Quarantine period increased to 21 days in Phuentsholing The security along the southern borders and Paro International Airport are being further enhanced to stop importation of Omicron variant. Various initiatives are being undertaken as preventive measures. This comes as many countries in the world are seeing a surge of Omicron …
Read More »Many factors contributing to statutory and minor rape Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) received 6 cases of statutory rape (below 12 years of age) until 17 November 2021 and 49 cases of rape of child above 12 years of age making it a total of 55 cases. There is an increase …
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