Civil Servants’ benefits and allowances on the horizon as NA supports Pay Reform Bill

The Economic and Finance Committee (EFC) moved the motion to table the Pay Structure Reform Act (Amendment) Bill during the summer session of the National Assembly next year. The motion was adopted by the House yesterday with 32 in favour, seven abstentions, and two ‘no’ votes.

NA adopts motion to draft Pension Act

The Good Governance Committee of the National Assembly tabled a motion...

Bhutan advocates for simplified climate finance at COP29

Baku, Azerbaijan—As negotiations continue at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29),...

Major changes underway in Marriage Act

The Natural Resources and Environment Committee (NREC) of the National Council...

Editorial

Construction sector in crisis?

After the hotel industry, it is the construction sector that is going through a crisis. Roughly 70 percent of contractors are reportedly without work and going through major financial difficulties. This is worrying. The grim situation is a reflection of the state of the country’s economy.

About water shortage in a water-rich nation

In Bhutan, a country blessed with abundant rivers and...

A bold decision

The government took a bold move, at the expense...


Features

Caught between survival and education: A mother’s dilemma

Punakha—“My daughter is 14 years old and has never set foot in a classroom,” says Kinley Sithup, 55, her voice heavy with emotion. “There isn’t a school nearby that can accommodate a child like her.”

Shaping lives, empowering the Deaf

Paro—The soft hum of focused activity fills the air...

Trying to co-exist

Samtse—Farmers of Samtse are no strangers to elephants and...

A Royal gift to Thimphu

His Majesty the King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk...

Sports

Richard Potter, first amputee to conquer Snowman Race track

Richard Potter, 40, from the United Kingdom, became the first amputee to complete the entire Snowman Race trail in Bhutan, considered one of the most challenging treks in the world.

Record 58 teams compete at Druk Wangyal Archery Tournament

The 2024 Druk Wangyal National Archery Tournament at the...

Snowman Race athletes highlight urgency of climate change in Bhutan’s highlands

The recently concluded five-day Snowman Race, held between Laya...

Commentators necessary to spice up games

As Bhutan’s passion for sports continues to grow, particularly...

Business

Govt. targets Nu 225.59 billion GDP contributions from seven sectors by 2029

To achieve a USD five billion economy and a gross domestic product per capita (GDP) exceeding USD 6,174 by 2029, the government has projected a Nu 225.59 billion GDP contribution from the identified seven sectors. 

Bhutan’s economy to rebound to 4.9 percent in FY 2023-24: WB

The World Bank (WB) predicts that Bhutan’s economy will...

Finance ministry projects 5.68 percent growth this year

Thukten Zangpo The finance ministry projected Bhutan’s economy to...

Non-hydro debt set to reach threshold with Nu 35 billion borrowing in FY 2024-25

The government can borrow an extra Nu 35.88 billion...

Life Style

Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Happiness is a journey we all embark on, often without even realising it. It is the silent force guiding our choices and dreams. The purpose of this column is to illuminate this ultimate pursuit, Happiness. In the first edition of Happiness with Mr Bhutan, I had the privilege of conversing with former Prime Minister Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering, who is a medical doctor and the current Governor of Gelephu Mindfulness City, to delve into his personal philosophy on happiness and his approach to finding harmony in life.

Ask Mr Bhutan

I believe the body is a temple where God...

Ask Mr Bhutan

About 500 b.c. The founder of Buddhism. Gautama Buddha...

Videos

ANN

Bangladesh sees record potato production, yet prices going up

DHAKA – Potato prices are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.


Opinions

Why mind cultivation is essential foundation for Bhutan’s Mindfulness City

As Bhutan embarks on her ambitious journey of creating...

Beyond prison walls: Towards Bhutan’s restorative justice

The Fourth International Conference on GNH and Law at...

Femtech: Enhancing Women’s Health and Wellbeing

Historically, women’s health has been significantly sidelined, with various...

How casual data collection in shops can harm customers and society

Privacy is not just a constitutional right—it's our last...

To memories of the past

The restoration of the Wangduechholing Palace in Bumthang as...

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