THE NATION

Member of Parliament (MP) of Wamrong, Karma Tenzin, questioned the Ministry of Finance on the measures taken by the government to ease rupee shortage in the country, during the question- hour session of the National Assembly yesterday. He said that Bhutanese shopkeepers are charged 6 percent to 8 percent extra …

Responding to a question from the Member of Parliament (MP) of South Thimphu, Yeshey Zimba, on whether rules are in place to monitor the high vehicle prices charged by automobile agents in Bhutan, the Economic Affairs Minister, Norbu Wangchuk, said the procedures on vehicle dispatch, company price, transportation costs and …

During the question-hour session of National Assembly held yesterday, the Economic Affairs Minister, Norbu Wangchuk, said that the ministry had carry out necessary works in the last one year after laying the foundation stone. The works were important for starting the project, such as preparing tender documents, building roads and …

The Minister of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) Lyonpo Ngeema Sangay Tshempo assured that the country would send its youths only to countries where the human right is respected and there is a Bhutanese embassy.  During the question hour session of the National Assembly on 26th May, the Minister, Ngeema …

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 …

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. …

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” …

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 …

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 …

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). …