THE NATION

On 29 January 2024, the Prime Minister issued a directive to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) to review the Foreign Direct Investment Policy and submit recommendations to the Government by March 1, 2024. An official said, “Until now the FDI policy has undergone very incremental changes and …

The Bhutan Council for School Examination and Assessment (BCSEA) has announced a change in its approach to trial examinations. Effective immediately, the practice of sending trial examination question papers from BCSEA to schools will be discontinued. Instead, schools will return to setting their own trial examination questions, a system that …

The Department of Revenue & Customs (DRC) of the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) has announced the signing of a significant contract with Data Torque Limited (DLT) for the development of the Bhutan Integrated Taxation System (BITS) yesterday. The project (BITS) is a crucial step towards modernizing Bhutan’s tax administration, …

By Thukten Tenzin The journey from Thimphu to Trashiyangtse was both tiring and rewarding. Moving from the busy capital to a place known for its unique culture, nature, and history was an amazing experience. Trashiyangtse, also called the “Peak of Prosperity,” is famous for its traditional arts, especially its well-known …

Nearly half of Bhutanese women still believe a man is justified in hitting his wife under certain circumstances. This alarming statistic is just one of many troubling findings from the latest National Health Survey, which reveals a pervasive culture of violence and control affecting women and girls across the country. …

In a recent health survey conducted in Bhutan, encouraging progress has been reported in the country’s efforts to combat Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD).  One of the key revelations from the survey is the household coverage with iodised salts in preventing iodine deficiency.  The survey findings revealed that 95.07 percent of …

The much-anticipated Concessional Credit Line and Reinvigoration Fund, part of the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), were officially announced on August 7. The government has unveiled a Nu 5.3 billion concessional credit package as part of the ESP. The ESP is set to inject Nu 5.3 billion directly into financial institutions. …

A group of mainly 35 nurses and some technicians recently approached the National Medical Services (NMS) in JDWNRH saying that they would like to pursue BSc courses in either nursing or public health at the Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH), but proposed if it can be considered a …

Tourist arrivals in the eastern region is still low, largely due to persistent accessibility issues. However, recent improvements to Yonphula Airport and ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and connectivity are expected to foster increased tourism. An official from Department of Tourism (DoT) shared, “Adventure enthusiasts are still drawn to …

In the recent case of theft and vandalism of public property in Thimphu, the South Thimphu Police Station caught two suspects. Recent reports from the Thimphu Thromde indicate a growing pattern of miscreants targeting mild steel (MS) and cast iron (CI) covers, grating covers, railing rods, and signage poles. This …