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Lyonchhen Lotay Tshering confirmed during the Meet the Press Session on Friday that Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will be visiting Bhutan on 17th August 2019 and will be leaving on 18th August the next day. Lyonchhen said that the details of PM’s visits are being worked up on …
Read More »Haa summer festival leads to increased arrivals in a low season
The 8th Haa summer festival which took place from 13th to 14th July saw an increase in the number of tourists which is ordinarily not possible during a low season. Several stalls were put up where the locals showcased their local cuisines, handicrafts and the nomads showed their way of life. Traditional sports …
Read More »Govt accuses Opposition of playing regional politics over Zhemgang
The Opposition Party in a press conference on 5th July had claimed that the government’s decision to remove Zhemgang from the tourism flagship program is nothing but ‘political discrimination’ and an attempt to ‘muzzle’ the opposition. However, pat came the reply on the next day where the government represented by …
Read More »Media critical for advocating various health issues to public: WHO
A three-day media workshop on the 12th Five Year Plan (FYP) and the Health related SDGs in Paro was held from 4th to 6th July. The main objective of the workshop is to engage the stakeholders in a participatory learning exercise about public health issues in Bhutan. Chief Planning Officer …
Read More »Paro and Samtse NIE campuses to be upgraded and get higher stipends
On asked how the quality of education is likely to improve after the pay hike to the teachers during the Friday Meet, Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering said the quality of education can be improved as a team, and that education sector should be given maximum attention. He said that …
Read More »Trade and Investment Bill to have value-based sentencing for fronting
The Economic Affairs Minister Loknath Sharma said that the new section on fronting as a fourth degree felony put in the Penal Code of Bhutan is quite harsh. He said fronting does not just mean Bhutanese people renting out their business licenses to foreign nationals, but in the new section, …
Read More »Gungtong, labour shortage, roads and budgetary issues impede growth in Lhuentse
Located in the northeast part of the country, surrounded by rugged terrains, narrow roads and sensitive topography, Lhuentse Dzongkhag is considered one of the most isolated districts in the country. The Dzongkhag has eight Gewogs— Gangzur, Jaray, Khoma, Kurtoe, Menbi, Metsho, Minjay and Tshenkhar. However, the natives believe that they …
Read More »Improvement needed in ICT coverage and quality in rural gewogs
Though there is internet connectivity and mobile network in almost all the gewogs in the country, there is still space for improvement. With ICT in place, rural fold get easier access to services. Dorokha Drungpa Karma Jurmi, said that ICT plays a vital role in rural areas as mobile network …
Read More »Parliament sees animated debate around reduction of age of consent
Kept at 18 The National Law Review Taskforce’s recommendation to reduce the age of consent from 18 to 16 years for girls saw various parliamentarians stood up to share their views. Khamaed Lunana MP Yeshey Dem said that she is not in support of the reduction of age of consent …
Read More »Flexibility for entertainment centers across Bhutan brought up in NA
The Chumig-Ura MP questioned the Minister of economic affairs seeking for explanation and clarity in regard to issue of having no uniformity in night closing timing. He asked the minister, ‘Can the minister explain or clarify to the house regarding the issue of having no uniformity of night timing (closing …
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