THE NATION

PM presents the State of the economy in the SOTN The State of the Nation report presented by the Prime Minister said supply chain disruptions and increasing commodity prices contributed to high food inflation with another factor being switching of drivers between high and low risk areas.  Soaring prices have …

His Majesty The King awarded the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Order of the Druk Gyalpo (Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo) during the 114th National Day for his outstanding contribution to the growth of friendship between the two countries and for his support to Bhutan. The Order of The Druk Gyalpo, …

Coinciding with the 114th National Day, His Majesty The King conferred Druk Thuksey (Heart Son of Bhutan) medals to UN Bhutan. Druk Thuksey was given to UN Bhutan for assisting the country in meeting national development needs and enhancing the socio-economic circumstances of Bhutanese people. It was  conferred to the …

The medal was given to Druk Air for their continuous commitment to the country. The Druk Thuksey is conferred to Drukair in recognition of its exceptional service to the Nation for over 40 years, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic by operating numerous repatriation flights and transporting essential medical supplies …

Member of Parliament (MP) Dupthob during the question and answer session in National Assembly questioned the Prime Minister on the measures to resolve the problem faced by the farmers selling Doma (betel nut) in the southern districts. The MP said that doma growers in the southern districts have made a …

The Chairperson of Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC), MP Lhaki Dolma presented a review report on mental health issues and suicide in Bhutan during the 28th session of the National Council. The SCAC committee proposed recommendations which will be finalized on 13th of December, 2021. The committee recommended the Royal Government …

The National Council questioned the MoEA Minister Lyonpo Loknath Sharma on delays to the 600 MW Kholongchu project as decisions are getting delayed at due to major differences of views and opinions between the Shareholders (DGPC and SJVNL) and a hung Board with 50:50 membership with a Chairman who has …

It may be only a matter of time before the ripple effects of the new, uniquely mutated version of Coronavirus, named B.1.1.529 or ‘Omicron’ is felt in Bhutan after reaching India along with 41 countries.  “It is impossible not to feel the impact of the Omicron in Bhutan, as we …

The Member of Parliament (MP) of Jomotsangkha-Martshala constituency, Norbu Wangzom, during the Question Hour Session questioned the Minister for Home and Cultural Affairs (MoHCA) on the measures taken to prevent gambling in the country.  Responding to the MP, Lyonpo Ugyen Dorji said that the gambling has caused various negative impacts …

During the Question Hour Session in National Assembly, (NA), the Member of Parliament (MP) of Sangbaykha constituency, Dorjee Wangmo, informed the House of the National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC)’s data on sexual assault cases from 2009-2020, which stated a woman or a child is sexually assaulted every week. …