During the recent Question Hour in Parliament, Naiten Wangchuk, the Member of Parliament (MP) from the Mongar Constituency, sought clarification from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources on the status of the country’s carbon trading initiatives. The MP emphasized Bhutan’s Carbon Negative Status, Bhutan’s Entry into Carbon Markets and …
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The deliberation of the interim review report on education-related legislation took place during the 8th Sitting of the National Council of the Parliament session. The Chairperson of the Committee of Education, Tshering Wangchen, introduced the review report on education legislation by talking about the Royal Kasho issued by His Majesty, …
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Minister of Home Affairs (MoHA), Tshering, during the 7th Sitting of National Assembly outlined several measures taken by the government to support and promote the film sector in Bhutan in the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP). Firstly, the government will be initiating the construction of two new cinema halls in Bajo …
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During the Question-and-Answer session at the National Assembly, Member of Parliament (MP) from Kengkhar-Weringla Constituency, Dorji Wangmo questioned the Minister of Finance on the pledge made by the ruling party and opposition party on increasing the rural life insurance from Nu.30,000 to Nu.150,00. According to the MP, the current rural …
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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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