While the passing of the motion to table the Pay Structure Reform Act of Bhutan 2022 for Amendment saw a lot of debate around its legality, and some minor issues for civil servants and diplomats, the real meat and intent of the Bill was missed by all. In the last …
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The Second Session of the Fourth Parliament of Bhutan commenced on 14 November 2024, graced by His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo. The ceremony was attended by members of the Royal Family, senior government officials, foreign diplomats, and students from various schools, highlighting the significance of this parliamentary session. His Majesty …
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There has been much outcry after large numbers of brand-new Euro 6 diesel vehicles across different companies were failing or requiring repeated maintenance. The main suspect was the quality of fuel coming in from fuel companies in India, as the fuel were all supposed to be Euro 6 but some …
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A group of pensioners have approached the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Good Governance Committee (GGC) of the National Assembly (NA) on the need for a Pension Act with the main aim being to link civil service pay hikes to pensions too. GGC, in line with the request of …
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5,103 children with disabilities remain out of school The National Council reviewed its resolution on the state of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from its last session brought about by the Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC). In recent years, Bhutan has made significant steps toward creating an inclusive society where …
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The Member of Parliament (MP) of Khengkhar-Weringla Constituency, Dorji Wangmo, raised concerns about the harmful effects of social media during the first question hour session for the Second Session of the Parliament. While acknowledging the benefits of social media, she highlighted the growing issues of online toxicity, including cyberbullying, scams, …
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The Jigmeling Industrial Park will host a 500 MW capacity Bitcoin mining data center operation, currently under construction as announced by Bitdeer on 7th November. It will start operation in phases from the first quarter of 2025 or mid 2025 onwards going to December 2025 or latest by the first …
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The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Nation Building fixed-term deposit (FTD) subscriptions through ORO Bank aims to raise millions from Non-Resident Bhutanese in Australia, United States of America, etc. The scheme was launched on 11th November 2024 marking the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth King. The deposits can only …
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Increasing sickness and deaths in Australia and how ABPI is helping in Perth In a tragic incident, a young Bhutanese student studying in Perth, Australia, has been found dead, with authorities suspecting suicide as the cause. The student’s body was discovered on 1st November 2024, and local police have reported …
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In a move aimed at providing security and stability to the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has laid out a comprehensive proposal for a national crop and livestock insurance scheme, set for a pilot rollout in July 2025, pending Cabinet approval. The proposal, which has been …
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