THE NATION

Blame it on the increased human population, disintegration of habitat, fleeing from predators or other factors,but many wildlife species in the country are increasingly reported to be coming in direct confrontation with humans and their pets. This has led to only one result, wildlife getting either killed or injured. This …

Although renovation works are underway for the Thimphu- Punakha highway, it has added to the existing inconveniences for now Commuters along the Thimphu to Punakha highway have complained that the highway is in its worst shape, riddled with potholes and ditches not only posing risk of fatal accidents, but giving …

The National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS) in its response to the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) report on “Leasing of Government Land, Government Reserved Forest Land and Mines” cited excessive responsibilities, lack of clear written land policy, no proper institutions capacity and human resources. The RAA report found that the various …

The 11th FYP (2013-18) expenditure outlay is estimated at NU 213bn Aimed towards self-reliance and inclusive green socio-economic development, the 11th Five-Year Plan (FYP) presented to the National Assembly (NA) was endorsed by the house following hours of deliberations on Thursday. Finance Minister Namgay Dorji who presented the FYP to …

Ambassador of Norway to Bhutan, H.E. Mr. Eivind S. Homme called on Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay, yesterday at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang. Lyonchhen and Ambassador Homme discussed on the global climate change, environment conservation through substituting fossil fuel use with more sustainable and renewable forms of energy, promoting the use of electric …

Finally, Bhutan will be self-sufficient in terms of wet fish, one of the highly traded foods across the globe. Come 2018, Bhutanese families around the country would be enjoying the more readily available home-produced wet fish, not necessarily having to depend on the wet fish imported from elsewhere. This is …

Continuation of sub-topic- Third cause of INR Shortage: Terms of Trade Deterioration When trying to solve the INR problem, it is not only important to consider merchandize trade but also trade in services. Tourism, which is an invisible export, helps offset the current account deficit of our country. However, the …

His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen graced the 17th convocation of Royal Institute of Management (RIM) graduates on August 26 in Thimphu. Addressing the 2011-2013 Graduates, His Majesty the King said “We must be prepared to resolve any problems that we may be faced with immense intelligence …

Continuation of sub-topic – Second cause of INR Shortage: Divergence in Inflation Suitability of relative weights can be judged from drinks and meat in the consumer basket. Beer gets 0.56% weight and fruit juice is given 0.64%. Domestic spirit, which is ubiquitously consumed, gets 0.65% light weight. Drinks seem to …

The Bhutan Narcotics Control Agency in collaboration with the Royal Bhutan Police inaugurated the Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation program for the prison inmates convicted for drug related offences on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Thimphu District Jail. The inauguration was marked by lhab sang tursoel  ceremony of the session room …