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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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

During the Meet-the-Press held on friday, the Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk stated that Bhutan’s population is not growing, but remains stagnant. This is the reason for the PDP pledge to give Nu 10,000 to the third-born child until the child attains the age of 3. Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk said that …

On 25 July 2023, Bhutanverse, a Metaverse-based virtual environment, was announced to be launched by the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) during the FAB23 Bhutan International Conference in Thimphu. Bhutanverse integrates distinctive Bhutanese motifs, art, and architecture, and provides users worldwide with a thorough experience of Bhutan’s culture, history, and …

A deep-seated issue that remains shrouded in silence is mental health. As the world grapples with the complexities of psychological well-being, many in Bhutan, too, find themselves at a crossroads, where understanding and stigma intersect in the narratives of the people. Tshering Yangzom, a resident of Tsirang, reflects on her …

In a distressing incident that occurred on the night of 29 March 2024, a 23-year-old man was arrested by Tsirang Police Station for raping a 19-year-old in her sleep in Tongshina, Tsirangtoed, Tsirang. The incident occurred at around 11:30 pm when the victim who was all alone in the house …

On the 28th of March, 2024, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) and the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) worked together and made changes to the existing Individual Work Plan (IWP). In total,  three recommendations were submitted to the Cabinet. Yeezang De Thapa, the Minister of MoESD said …