RBP launches own investigation on actual cause of death including looking at others involved Earlier this week, the Bangkok police found a dumped bag with a human body inside it in a canal in Bangkok. The deceased was identified by the Bangkok police and media as a 45 year …
Read More »With the cabinet and Royal Civil Service Commission recently announcing a six month maternity leave for civil servants, the women employees of government corporations and even private companies have been wondering about their fate. Lyonpo Dorji Choden in her capacity as a cabinet member and Chairperson of the National Commission …
Read More »The Prime Minister said that the recent cabinet reshuffle is in the larger national interest. The reshuffle saw the announcement of the resignation of the Education Minister, transfer of the Minister for Economic Affairs to the Ministry of Education and announcement of a new minister in the form of Bardo-Trong …
Read More »Workload for teachers to also be reviewed The recent cabinet reshuffle saw the announcement of the transfer of the Minister for Economic Affairs Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk to the Ministry of Education after the voluntary resignation of the current minister Lyonpo Mingbo Dukpa. The new, to be appointed Education Minister, acknowledged …
Read More »And also to make it more predictable and fair to both sides For a power abundant country there have been increasing complaints from both industries and household consumers on the increasing power bills every year. A further complaint from both customers and also power suppliers has been on the unpredictable …
Read More »Most Bhutanese people travelling to Thailand travel on the tourist visa, which as per the Thai Consulate issued visa shows a validity of three months. However, unknown to most Bhutanese, the actual validity of the visa is only for two months after which a fine of 500 Bhat per day …
Read More »A very contagious viral infection is on the loose and has been affecting young children in Thimphu. According to health officials the cases have been reported only in Thimphu so far. This has led to major concerns among the parents and the Early Childcare and Development Centers (ECCD) in Thimphu. …
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The Fortune Magazine, well known for publishing the annual Fortune 500 list of the world’s richest companies and a sister concern of Time Magazine has listed Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay in the list of ‘50 World’s Greatest Leaders’ list for 2016. Coming at number 50 the Magazine says …
Read More »The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed 23 fronting cases in the Phuntsholing Dungkhag court on Friday. These cases were forwarded to it by the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) which is investigating fronting in Phuntsholing. The OAG has filed a civil suit seeking the restitution of Nu 8.62 mn …
Read More »So far fronting cases have mainly been handled as an administrative issue by the Department of Trade and regional fronting committees who cancel such licenses, impose a Nu 10,000 fine and ensure that the person does not get any future licenses. However, the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) in its widespread …
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