Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) have been doing research and having meetings on what can be done to change the current fuel pricing modality that will help bring down prices. Now, the main proposal from Bhutan’s side is to have …
Read More »Bureaucratic trade process in India triggers unnecessary fuel panic in Bhutan
On the evening of 13 June, 2022 Thimphu and other places started witnessing long lines of vehicles and even people carrying containers lining up outside fuel pumps as a rumor spread that fuel would soon not be available. The rumor started when fuel trucks were held up at Jaigaon customs …
Read More »Immigration Officers detained over fund embezzlement
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has detained three immigration officers in Phuentsholing over the embezzlement of government funds. The fund was a mix of regular fund and some COVID related fund. The fund involved may range from Nu 3 mn to Nu 5 mn. One of the officers detained is …
Read More »His Royal Highness The Gyalsey inaugurates Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck Super FabLab and FabLab network
His Royal Highness The Gyalsey inaugurated the Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck Super FabLab (SFL) at the TechPark in Thimphu, and the FabLab network in Bhutan. The FabLab network consists of three additional FabLabs located at Druk Gyalpo’s Institute in Pangbisa, Paro, Jigme Wangchuck Power Training Institute (JWPTI) inGelephu and the Bio FabLab at the …
Read More »Record fiscal deficit and declining reserves pose major risks for Economy
Bhutan is witness to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, which is a combination of excessive government spending via loans, decline in revenue and depleted reserves. Nepal is also facing a crisis of depleting reserves and has restricted imports. Pakistan is looking for an IMF bailout. India’s growth has …
Read More »Breaking stereotypes and conventions: Miss Universe Bhutan
Bhutan, which is still seen as a deeply traditional country across the world, will be sending a Miss Bhutan to the Miss Universe Pageant, who is openly Gay, is of mixed ethnicity and despite losing both her parents at a young age, has achieved so much on her own terms. …
Read More »Sewage line of new Nu 301 mn four lane road blocked
The sewage line of Norzin Lam near the main traffic has been dethroned as the most blocked one by the new champion in the form of the brand new but blocked sewage line built as part of the Nu 301 mn four lane road from Chubachu to Jungshina. The repeated …
Read More »Prostitution racket busted in Phuentsholing Spa
The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) busted a Spa in Phuentsholing town that was operating as a brothel for mainly Indian labourers under the cover of being a Spa. The issue came to light on Friday when a 28-year old female victim from Haa Dzongkhag reported to the police that she …
Read More »His Majesty on Royal Tour in the East
His Majesty The King is in the east on a Royal Tour which began on May 26th. On 30 May in Trashigang, His Majesty granted Audiences to the faculty and students of Sherubtse College in Kanglung, and to Trashigang Dzongkhag Officials. During the Royal Tour, His Majesty visited Bumthang, Mongar …
Read More »Major alleged bank fraud and default case running into Nu 657 mn by a businessman in Phuentsholing hits several banks and land buyers
The owner of Choden Transport and Bhutan Ply in Phuentsholing, Phajo Nidup, is at the center for what is increasingly looking like a major defrauding of many banks and land buyers in Phuentsholing. As a result, banks and his alleged private victims have filed or are filing cases in the …
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