THE NATION

The Royal Monetary Authority has had a good financial year for itself in 2018 as per its annual report released last week. The RMA Governor Dasho Penjore in the annual report said, “On the operational front, the RMA successfully closed its accounts for the 2018, and submitted a net surplus …

The revised MMMA is also aimed towards minimizing inequalities of income, concentration of wealth, and equal distribution of business opportunities and public facilities Upon the invitation of the economic affairs committee of the National Council to clarify whether or not the government will table the Mines and Mineral Management Act …

Lyonchhen (Dr) Lotay Tshering launched the report on Bhutan’s Population Projections (2017-2047) on Friday in the capital. Chhime Tshering, the Director of National Statistical Bureau (NSB) said that population projection is the computation of future population based on current population size, assumptions on future trends in fertility, mortality, and migration, …

During the Friday question hour in the parliament, member from Dewathang Gomdar questioned the minister of economic affairs, lyonpo Loknath Sharma on the low occupancy of the industrial parks. “The DPT government identified and developed a number of industrial areas in east, south and central Bhutan and all political parties …

A committee headed by the Samdrupjongkhar Thromde planted 1710 saplings of plants and flowers around the town, in preparation of the 5th Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition, which is to be held in Samdrupjongkhar. The saplings of plants that thrive in the southern climates, including protulaca, poinsettia, begonia, Queen of Bhutan …

As provided under Article 30 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan and as approved by His Majesty the King on the recommendation of the Lhengye Zhungtshog, the Royal Government is pleased to establish a time-bound autonomous pay commission with immediate effect. The taskforce members for the Fourth Pay …

The ongoing and most contentious subject on the overseas employment scheme was discussed during the question and hour session in the parliament yesterday. Dewathang-Gomdar Constituency MP, Ugyen Dorji said that while the youth unemployment is the main issue in the country, the ever increasing rate of unemployment has taken a …

During question and answer session on Friday, MP Ugyen Wangdi of Drametse-Ngatshang, questioned the Home Minister on the possibility of renovation of Mongar Dzong in the current plan. MP Ugyen justified that Mongar Dzong is about 60 years old and requires immediate renovation, especially to ensure safety of the monks …

Lakes were once the main source of water for the villagers in Goshi, Gesarling, Tsendagang and Tashiding gewogs in Dagana. The dzongkhag forest and park services found that there are a total of fifteen lakes, of which six are used as water source, while the other nine lakes are either …

Working more than 28 hours a week is illegal in Japan as per Japanese the immigration laws. However, in order to cover the tuition fees, loans, and other living expenses, the requirement to do more than one part-time job is a compulsion, as per students who went to Japan through …