In the Trump Administration immigration crackdown in the USA, it has been learnt that a middle-aged Bhutanese man in New York was detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) around a month ago. The man did not have any criminal record but only had a deportation order issued …
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With the 35-year plus age visa restrictions coming into play in Australia it is found that an increasing number of civil servants on Extra Ordinary Leave (EOL), most of whom went to Australia, are now coming back after completing their studies. As per the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) while …
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There has been much discussion and misinformation on the Media Enterprise Development Program (MEDB). It is incumbent on this paper to share the facts of this public program that has made a major positive impact on the Private Media. MEDB facts Since 2010 there was a steady decline in government …
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While the economy is expected to grow strongly in 2025, with the ADB projecting an 8.5% rise in GDP, the ferro alloy industry is facing challenges due to global uncertainty and local issues. Despite the positive economic outlook, some ferro alloy producers say they are not benefiting as much as …
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His Majesty The King is on a Royal Tour of the eastern Dzongkhags, meeting with the people and dzongkhag officials across the region. On 10th April, His Majesty travelled to Tashigang, and granted Audiences to the dzongkhag officials of Tashigang and Tashiyangtse. His Majesty granted Audiences to the dzongkhag officials …
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Financial Institutions (FIs), businesses and the government are all watching with concern as 30th June 2025 approaches – when the Nu 34.141 billion (bn) in loan deferrals granted for a year from July 2024 comes to an end. In June 2024 the Phase 4 monetary measures of the Royal Monetary …
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Bhutan has 8 Financial Institutions (FIs) and 6 of them have all made less profits in 2024 than in 2023 with only two exceptions. The Bhutan National Bank (BNB) which is usually a star performer every year made only Nu 660.95 million (mn) in profits in 2024 after taxes compared …
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An official involved in the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project said there are conversations going on with an array of potential investors and interested companies in India, Asia, America, Europe and the Middle East. He said the focus right now is in finalizing the framework like taxation policy and laws, …
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On 10th April, 2025, Trongsa Dzongkhag Court convicted Member of Parliament (MP) from Nubi Tangsibji, Tashi Dorji, of child molestation and sentenced him to 3 years, 3 months, and 28 days imprisonment. The judgment was rendered involving an incident that took place on 4th September, 2022 when the accused, then …
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Bhutan has extended humanitarian assistance to Myanmar in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the region on March 28, 2025. A 40-member advance team comprising medical professionals and multi-sectoral specialists were deployed to Myanmar on April 1, 2025, along with relief materials, upon the Royal Command of His …
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