In a significant development aimed at strengthening disaster response capabilities, Project Dantak has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Construction Development Corporation Limited (CDCL), a Bhutanese State Owned Enterprise. The MOU entails the hiring of eight equipment, four JCB backhoe loaders and four excavators to Project Dantak for …
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The Prime Minister’s Office talking about the Lhuentse flash flood said that under the close guidance and support of the Office of Gyalpoi Zimpon, the search, rescue and coordination efforts are underway to make the most out of the pressing time. Prayer ceremonies are being held alongside. Some of the …
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In the recent data shared by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), from January 2023 till date, it is found that a total of 874 cases related to drug abuser and traffickers have been caught. With the maximum number of 306 being caught in Thimphu, 276 in Phuentsholing, 60 in Gelephu, …
Read More »The debate over PAC review report on the AAR 2021–2022 was continued at the Joint Sitting. The House expressed its concern regarding reports of rising unresolved financial irregularities, a high attrition rate, a high level of government debt, unresolved financial irregularities, underutilization of the capital budget, among many other issues, …
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During the 50th Meet-the-Press, the Finance Minister Namgay Tshering was questioned on the outflow of convertible currencies and on the liberalization of Foreign Currency Account (FCA). According to the Finance Minister, the depletion of foreign reserve is due to high imports. The Constitution mandates to have a minimum foreign currency …
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Lyonchhen Dr Lotay Tshering went to Vienna, Austria, to attend the OPEC Fund for International Development Forum scheduled on June 20. The Prime minister spoke as the “special guest” at the one-day forum, sharing Bhutan’s stories. The PM met the Asian Development Bank team led by the Director General of …
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During the Question and Answer session in the parliament, the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment Karma Dorji was questioned by the MP of Kengkhar-Weringla on the new tourism levy which has affected the tourism sector and the hoteliers asking what support is provided or the government is planning to …
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In the ever-evolving landscape of employment, the question of whether skills or experience take precedence during job interviews continues to be a hot topic of discussion. With increasing numbers of people leaving their jobs behind for better opportunities, employers are now more interested in seeking the best fit for their …
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The current trend of people going abroad has created opportunities for people who chose not to go abroad. Yangchen is a 27-year-old high school graduate who has been working at a tech company for 5 years in Thimphu with no plans to leave. She said, “Given the rate at which …
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between AHA Oxy Gases Pvt. Ltd., Pasakha and Project DANTAK on 26 May 2023. AHA Oxy Gases Pvt. Ltd. will supply of oxygen and acetylene gases to be used in the construction works carried out by Project DANTAK in Bhutan. The Bhutan Chamber …
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