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The cabinet is reviewing the national wage rate for national workforce said the Minister of Labor and Human Resources, Ngeema Sangay Tshempo when quizzed by the Samtse NC Sangay Khandu on the need to increase the minimum wage, yesterday. Lyonpo said that the focus is not on increasing the minimum …
Read More »His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen in Merak- Sakteng
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen spent three days in Sakteng, arriving from Merak on the evening of the 27th May. Their Majesties trekked from Merak to Sakteng over the ancient route connecting the two famous villages, over the dreaded Nyakchungla pass, 4,200 meters above sea level. …
Read More »Having no policy limits tourism growth: NC Review
The Economic Affairs Committee (EAC), National Council (NC), points out that a strong policy for the tourism sector is needed. Tourism sector is the country’s second highest revenue generator, contributes to hard currency reserves, and an employment generator. At present, the tourism sector is driven by “High Value, Low Impact” …
Read More »Six day Royal Visit to Haa
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen are arrived in Thimphu on 17th May evening after a 6-day Royal Visit to Haa Dzongkhag. During the visit, His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen visited schools, lhakhangs and villages across Haa dzongkhag, and were welcomed by thousands …
Read More »His Majesty grants Dhar to new Attorney General, General Secretary of NA, MoWHS Secretary and MoEA Secretary
His Majesty granted dhar to the new Attorney General, Shera Lhendup, the new General Secretary of the National Assembly Secretariat, Sangay Duba, the new Works and Human Settlement Secretary, Phuntsho Wangdi, and the new Economic Affairs Secretary, Dasho Yeshi Wangdi. In accordance with the Constitution, His Majesty The King appoints …
Read More »Bio-safety bill aims at ensuring good health for people and environment
The parliament has passed the Bio-safety Bill by a vote of 66 to zero with one abstain on 12th May. The bill, which bans trade, transit, research and development (R&D) and introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the country, was submitted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forest (MoAF). …
Read More »First Batch of Volunteers Return Home
The first batch of medical relief team consisting of 26 volunteers arrived in the country on 12th May 2015. Cabinet Secretary Mr. Kinzang Wangdi, Secretary of Ministry of Health Dr. Dorji Wangchuk, and Zimpon Wongma Tashi Penjore, Office of the Gyalpoi Zimpon received the team at the Paro International Airport. …
Read More »54 people come from Taiwan to Bhutan for pilgrimage
A group of 54 pilgrims led by Dr. Shih Liao-Yi, a Taiwanese nun, arrived in the country yesterday. The group, on a nine day visit in search of Padmasambhava’s trace and heritage, plans to visit heritage sites across the western and the central regions of the country. According to the …
Read More »Enhancing YDF’s initiative in collaboration with Youthreach
H er Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Tshering Pem Wangchuck, President of Youth Development Fund (YDF) and Her Royal Highness Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, Vice President of YDF, met with President, Uday Khemka of nonprofit organization Youthreach on April 28 in New Delhi, India. The discussions between Youth Development Fund …
Read More »Bhutan and India: Evolving Ties in Changing Times (Part 2)
Significance of Modi’s Visit to Bhutan Two significant diplomatic events took place soon after the BJP-led NDA government was elected to power in 2014. Both events signaled the diplomatic intent of the new NDA government for its immediate neighbourhood. The first event was that all Heads of Governments, SAARC were …
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