Govt. supports relocation of offices, but not motion
February 21st, 2020
The National Assembly yesterday shot down the motion to relocate some government offices, departments and institutions from Thimphu to other regions and dzongkhags to promote balanced regional development.
Hydropower potential increases to 37,000MW
February 20th, 2020
The country’s hydropower potential and availability is now around 37 gigawatt...
Human trafficking in Bhutan is real: NC committee
February 20th, 2020
The National Council’s social and cultural affairs committee yesterday reported that...
NA withdraws Impeachment Procedure Bill
February 20th, 2020
The National Assembly yesterday withdrew the Impeachment Procedure Bill 2019 after...
Agriculture Economic Zone expected to propel sector ahead
February 20th, 2020
The disparity between the ambitious national policy of food security and...
NC adopts Supplementary Budget Appropriation Bill 2019-20
February 20th, 2020
With 22 members present and voting, the National Council unanimously adopted...
Challenges galore at the partly functional ISC in Gelephu
February 20th, 2020
Three years on, the industrial service centre (ISC) in Gelephu still...
NA overturns its decision on SDF
February 20th, 2020
Two weeks after the National Assembly (NA) endorsed the exemption of...
‘Raven Crown’ among exhibits at Royal Textile Academy
February 19th, 2020
Uzha Jharog Dongchen (the Raven Crown) that Desi Jigme Namgyel wore...
Haa gearing for sixth RBFE
February 19th, 2020
Haa is busy preparing for the Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition (RHFE).
Indian contractor charged for illegal transportation of immigrants
February 19th, 2020
The Office of the Attorney General charged a 28-year-old contractor from...
NC recommends withdrawing the GST 2020 Bill
February 19th, 2020
The Goods and Services Tax (GST), arguably the government’s biggest reform...
Bridge Bhutan Project targets 80 percent adult literacy
February 19th, 2020
In an attempt to achieve 80 percent adult literacy and skills...