For the development of the private sector, Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP), Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT), and People’s Democratic Party (PDP), presented distinct visions. BTP Recognizing the symbiotic relationship between governance and business, BTP’s strategy hinges on collaboration. The party views the private …
Read More »Bartsham-Shongphu debate hype among viewers
Bartsham-Shongphu constituency, Trashigang’s public debate among the five political parties, held on 11 November, is considered as one of the most watched debates so far. A viewer commented that this should be the standard of all public debate, whereas another commented that all the five candidates from Bartsham-Shongphu are very …
Read More »Political parties promise gender equality and women’s empowerment
Political parties in Bhutan have revealed complete manifestos that outline policies and plans for empowering women and promoting gender equality. PDP PDP says a unique financial assistance program will be implemented as part of the PDP’s ambitious agenda, giving women easy access to loans for starting and growing their enterprises. …
Read More »Series of burglary cases being reported at the South Police Division
The South Police Division has apprehended two men in their 30s related to burglaries in Thimphu. Though the suspects have confessed to seven cases of burglary, only four cases have been reported. 2 reported cases of burglary are in Babesa and 2 in Olakha. The places of occurrence are all …
Read More »6th Royal Highland Festival a success
The theme for the 6th Royal Highland Festival was “Developing Highland Sustainability and Climate Resilience”. The festival witnessed a total of 4,157 participants with 119 international visitors. The Gasa Dzongda Jigme Namgyal shared the that overview of the program was categorized under the broad components, which were highland tradition and …
Read More »Ministry of Health launches comprehensive mother and child health program to prioritize maternal and child well-being
In a significant step towards improving maternal and child health, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has embarked on a comprehensive Mother and Child Health (MCH) program, leading in a new period of care and support for expecting mothers and the child. Launched on 14 October 2023, this initiative aligns with …
Read More »Government to focus more on private participation for the 13th Five Year Plan
As per the State of The Nation (SOTN) Report, the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP) and its accompanying 10-year strategy are key tools for reaching the government’s goals. It is mentioned that the government is placing a strong emphasis on supporting private businesses. “We acknowledge that past efforts in this direction …
Read More »Biological Corridor 9 won’t cause problems for the involved local communities: MoENR Minister
Bhutan took a significant step towards enhancing its environmental conservation efforts with the introduction of the Biological Corridor Nine (BC9) Bill in the National Council. The Minister for the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), Loknath Sharma, presented the Bill, which aims to establish a biological corridor connecting the …
Read More »National Medical Services implement new resignation notice period
To combat the alarming attrition rate plaguing the National Medical Services (NMS), a recent Human Resource Committee (HRC) meeting held on 8 September 2023, has brought in a significant policy change. The meeting saw an inflow of over 50 resignation letters, prompting NMS to take decisive action following the Bhutan …
Read More »Bhutanese political parties Tendrel and Thuendrel have economic-focused manifestos
With the upcoming elections on the horizon, Bhutan Tendrel Party and Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa, have submitted their draft manifestos to the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) on 28 September 2023. The manifestos, are essential documents outlining the policies and goals of the respective parties, and are currently under scrutiny by …
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