THE NATION

Bhutan’s political parties unveil plans for rural development

Bhutan’s political parties have outlined comprehensive strategies for the often-neglected rural communities. DPT Under the banner of “Improving Farm Roads: The Lifeline of Rural Areas,” DPT has made a commitment to enhance farm road networks, ensuring connectivity of remote rural areas to markets and service centers. Their plan includes upgrading …

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PDP President answers queries in Sombaykha debate

Unlike the heated political debates of the past, the recent interaction between members of the political parties showcased a remarkable level of smooth debate and collaboration. This was visible in the Sombaykha, Haa debate on Friday evening. The debate started with the gentle introduction and the decent questions, while praising …

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98 foreign child caregivers and 8 domestic workers so far

The Department of Labour (DoL) under Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has approved 98 foreign child caregivers (FCC) in the country. Thimphu has seen the highest number of applicants at 52 followed by Phuentsholing with 25 applicants. The program was expanded from 9 June 2023. Since the opening …

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Need for advanced early warning system

On 30 October, a minor glacial lake outburst at Thorthormi Lake caused flash floods totaling 1.98 million cubic metres. A two-foot rise in the water level was noted by the Thanza station on the Phochu River, and fortunately, there was very little breach of the river banks. The incident was …

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General Election Poll Day on 9th January

Primary Round Poll Day on 30th November The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) on Friday 3rd November shared the notification announcing the start of the fourth Parliamentary elections. The five political parties Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP), Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT) and People’s …

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High attrition rate in OAG hampers case review

The Office of Attorney General (OAG) has raised concerns about the high attrition rate affecting their ability to effectively review cases. As of 31 October, OAG has received a total of 786 cases involving 1,450 defendants. Of these, 748 cases were referred from the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) with 1,299 …

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