For the 13th FYP, the government has announced a comprehensive plan to develop and enhance the digital and creative economy, positioning it as a significant economic sector. This initiative focuses on several key areas to ensure growth and sustainability in the industry. The digital and creative economy will leverage a …
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reportedly increased the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) of pesticides in herbs and spices by ten times. FSSAI clarified that if a pesticide is not registered with the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC), the MRL of 0.1 mg/kg will …
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, D.N Dhungyel, shared that the government has a Nu 300 million proposal outlay for the Samdrup Jongkhar Integrated Check Post (ICP) in the 13th Five-Year-Plan (FYP). Once completed, the ICP in Samdrup Jongkhar is expected to cater up to 9,818 individuals and 3,251 …
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The Special Bench concluded hearings in the civil and commercial cases involving Phajo Nidup on 20 May 2024, Monday, and pronounced a total of 87 judgements. The civil cases involve credit and liabilities owed by Phajo Nidup to multiple parties whereas the commercial cases involve his loan debts to various …
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During the launch of Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay announced that the moratorium on housing and construction loans will be lifted by 1 July 2024 and the moratorium on import of vehicles by 18 August 2024. PM advised, “We ask the …
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During the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Construction Association of Bhutan (CAB) held from 10 to 12 May 2024, Lyonpo Chandra Bahadur Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, said in the current 13th Five-Year Plan, the ministry is going to focus on quality construction and that there is …
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The President of the College of Culture and Language Studies (CLCS), Lopen Lungtaen Gyatso, was presented with the esteemed Bharat Mitra Samman-Indology Award 2023. The recognition, bestowed upon him by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), emphasizes his remarkable contributions to various facets of Indian history, art, culture, languages, …
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As the world’s largest democracy, India’s electoral process stands as a testament to the vibrancy of democratic principles. With the celebration of the right to vote and the selection of representatives from diverse constituencies, the Indian election is not merely a civic duty but a festival of democracy itself. Established …
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By Kinley Wangchuk From the first until the fourth parliamentary elections, Bhutan has seen a declining trend of women’s representation in Parliament. The first democratically elected Parliament (2008-13) had eight women. Combined with two appointed by the King in the National Council, the women’s representation stood at 13.88%. During the …
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During the 3rd Meet-the-Press session held on 26 April at Zhichenkhar (CBS), Thimphu, Lyonpo D.N Dhungyel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET), shared that discussion on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bhutan and Thailand has been initiated. The two sides have agreed to hold the first …
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