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The National Council (NC) is set to review the introduction of five new bills that have been passed in the third session of the second Parliament of National Assembly (NA). There will also be a joint sitting of the two houses on the disputed bills. The 14th session of NC …
Read More »TDM endeavors to reduce Thimphu’s 50 tons of household waste per day from all reaching the landfill
People residing in Thimphu alone generate about 50 tons of household waste per day and government is spending about Nu 30 mn annually just to collect and dispose the household waste in the Memelakha Landfill site in Thimphu. Executive Secretary, Thimphu District Municipality (TDM), Minjur Dorji said that if the …
Read More »National portal for geospatial data launched in Bhutan
Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen launched the National Geospatial Portal during the Bhutan GIS Expo in Thimphu on Monday. The National Geospatial Portal will serve as a gateway for users across Bhutan to discover, access, and share geospatial data and information. The event was jointly organized by the National Land Commission …
Read More »His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen back in Bhutan after visit to India
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen are arrived back in the country after a Royal Visit to India. In India, Their Majesties graced the Founder’s Day celebrations of Her Majesty’s old school, The Lawrence School, in Sanawar, Himachal Pradesh. Their Majesties also visited some of the most …
Read More »Second Jumolhari festival to attract more visitors
Tanden Zangmo/Thimphu A mountain festival will be celebrated by local communities and visitors for the second time at the base of Bhutan’s prominent mountain, Jumolhari, for two full days starting from October 8. The festival aims to promote ecotourism opportunities in the Jumolhari region, showcase local culture and tradition and …
Read More »World Bank says that Bhutan’s nutrition indicators and access to health services have improved
Bhutan’s nutrition indicators have improved among the South Asian countries according to the World Bank (2013). Bhutan multiple indicator survey 2010 showed that under nutrition is higher in poorer households. This is a cause of concern as bottom 40 percent of children under five years are stunted and 15 percent …
Read More »Nehru-Wangchuck Cultural Centre celebrates its 4th anniversary
Her Royal Highness Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck graced the fourth anniversary of Nehru-Wangchuck Cultural Centre (NWCC) and an exhibition of paintings “Puducherry Blue” was also inaugurated yesterday at NWCC in Thimphu. During the event, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Gautam Bambawale, said NWCC will expand its activities beyond Thimphu and to …
Read More »Bhutan to start participating in UN Peacekeeping Missions
A release from the Foreign Ministry said that Royal Government of Bhutan has decided to participate in UN Peacekeeping missions. It says that as a long standing and responsible member of the United Nations, the Royal Government of Bhutan attaches high importance to the principles and purposes enshrined in the …
Read More »Mega fish farm to supply local wet fish
A mega fish farm, measuring 60 acres in Samrang under Samdrupjonkhar, is the latest in efforts to increase the output of livestock products in the country. This goes in line with the targets of the 11th Five Year Plan, to increase domestic livestock products and reduce the import. As per …
Read More »BOiC formally starts its activities
The Business Opportunity and Information Centre (BOiC) officially launched its activities on August 27. BOiC has an access to revolving funds and a business information centre, a one-stop centre for all information. The primary purpose of BOiC is to promote the growth of cottage and small manufacturing units and formal …
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