THE NATION

The Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay during the meet-the-press clarified that there was no earlier or finalized commitment from the Government of India to give Nu 100 bn for the 13th plan before this government came in. He said that if there was such an earlier commitment than it would …

In response to a question on how Bhutan would become a developed country by 2034 with a projected growth rate of 3.9% this fiscal year, 6.5% in 2025 and 2026 and 4% in 2027 and 2028 when the required rate is 10% the Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said the aim …

His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the participants of the 16th Golden Youth Award on 21 March. 80 students, 2 boys and 2 girls each nominated from 20 dzongkhags, are participating in the ongoing Golden Youth Award, which began on 17th March. The highly successful Golden Youth Award, …

The Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk in a recent appearance on the national broadcaster said the ministry plans to retain the health workers by carefully examining their challenges and issues. The approach is also to provide the future doctors at Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) pursuing MBBS …

The Tashicholing Hospital Project in Samtse was launched on 18 April 2022 and is set to be a pivotal initiative to benefit approximately 30,000 individuals. The project is a crucial component of the ‘111th National Day Footprint Initiative,’ estimated to be complete by October of this year. Tashicholing Gewog, encompassing …

In a bid to revolutionize Bhutan’s digital landscape, the National Digital Identity (NDI) system was launched on October 2023, promising to empower citizens with control over their personal data and streamline bureaucratic processes. However, recent challenges have emerged, particularly concerning the Judiciary’s reluctance to accept digital documents in legal proceedings. …

Nubi Gewog in Trongsa  boasts a diverse agricultural landscape, cultivating nine varieties of crops including rice, maize, wheat, barley, buckwheat, millets, pulses, oilseeds, and amaranth. Known locally as bja, gayza, ka, nah, jarey, memja, sem, peka, and zimtse respectively, these crops form the backbone of the community’s agricultural life. Additionally, …

We have all been there. Trying our best to catch a wink of sleep before the dawn flight from Bangkok or Delhi and softly cursing the two airlines under our breath as we head sleepless to the airport at least three hours before the take-off time. While waiting on the …

On 8 March, the National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) and Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women (RENEW) partnered to celebrate International Women’s Day, at Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT). The theme of the event was “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” honoring the contributions made by women to …

Handicraft shop owners in Chubachu, Thimphu are loaded with excitement as April marks the beginning of the tourist season. However, they mentioned that there has been a decline in the business in the last few years. Some of the handicraft shop owners pay Nu 4,820 per month to rent a …