NC recommends leasing mines to state-owned enterprise
NC recommends leasing mines to state-owned enterprise
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Addressing emerging antimicrobial re
  • Decrease in irregularities: Fiscal year 2022-23

    Decrease in irregularities: Fiscal year 2022-23

    In the 2022-23 fiscal year, irregularities totaling Nu 2.8 billion were identified by the Royal Audit Authority (RAA), with 79.04 percent (Nu 2.2B) attributed to non-compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-23
    894
  • Economic rebound could spur credit surge

    Economic rebound could spur credit surge

    As the economy gradually rebounds and demand surges in the construction and service sectors, financial institutions (FIs) are expected to witness a robust growth in total loans disbursed, projected to increase by 21.2 pe…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-23
    1174
  • Youngsters group take up agriculture

    Youngsters group take up agriculture

    A group of young farmers in Khaling, Trashigang, called Khaling Nazhoen, has realised they need support for – water, seeds, and machines – to be successful in agri-business.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-22
    1238
  • Jangchubling town grapples with complex land ownership issue

    Jangchubling town grapples with complex land ownership issue

    Business owners and landlords in Jangchubling town under Chhudzom gewog, Sarpang, are faced with uncertainty as their structures have been established on land registered under community ownership.

    Source:SunOnline International
    2024-1-22
    894
  • Foreign Secretary leads Bhutanese delegation to NAM Summit in Uganda

    Foreign Secretary leads Bhutanese delegation to NAM Summit in Uganda

    Foreign Secretary Pema Choden will lead a Bhutanese delegation to the two-day 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) which is being held in Kampala, Uganda which begins today.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-19
    946
  • 12 percent of capital budget for education: Draft 13th Plan

    12 percent of capital budget for education: Draft 13th Plan

    The budget allocation for the education transformation in the draft 13th Plan is estimated at 12 percent or Nu 30 billion of the Nu 250 billion capital budget.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-19
    961
  • Mandarin export resumes after crate import

    Mandarin export resumes after crate import

    andarin orange export is in full swing in Gelephu and 50 percent of the goods has been dispatched to date

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-18
    908
  • Draft 13th Plan allocates Nu 80 billion for economy

    Draft 13th Plan allocates Nu 80 billion for economy

    For the nation’s economic transformation, the 13th Plan has earmarked the highest budget of Nu 80 billion, constituting a significant portion of the total budget outlay of Nu 512.48 billion.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-18
    672
  • Sexual violence cases up 22 percent in 2023

    Sexual violence cases up 22 percent in 2023

    Bhutan has experienced an increase in sexual violence cases for the year 2023 compared to the previous year.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-12
    661
  • Indo-Bhutan ties looking ahead

    Indo-Bhutan ties looking ahead

    India’s Ambassador to Bhutan Sudhakar Dalela talks to Kuensel Editor Tshering Palden about Indo-Bhutan ties, priority areas of cooperation, the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, and more…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-12
    1044
  • How Samdrupjongkhar chose their MPs

    How Samdrupjongkhar chose their MPs

    In Samdrupjongkhar, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) strategically leveraged its significant victory in 39 constituencies during the primary elections as a key element of its campaign for the general elections conduc…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-12
    855
  • “We’ll be a strong opposition”

    “We’ll be a strong opposition”

    Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) won 17 constituencies, 16 from east and one from central, which the party will stand as opposition for the fourth government.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-11
    1239
  • PDP is back

    PDP is back

    In a repeat of the 2018 general election results, the winning party in the fourth National Assembly elections, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won 30 seats in 13 dzongkhags yesterday. Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) won 17 s…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-11
    1195
  • Parties contribute at least half a million in fines to ECB

    Parties contribute at least half a million in fines to ECB

    Presidents of Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP), their candidates and supporters contributed at least half a million Ngultrums to the Election Commission of Bhutan in fine for breaching elec…

    2024-1-9
    800
  • Close to 96 percent of postal ballots arrived in Lhuentse

    Close to 96 percent of postal ballots arrived in Lhuentse

    Of the 5,463 postal ballots (PB) issued for voters in Lhuentse’s two constituencies, about 96 percent of PBs (5,218) have reached the dzongkhag election office.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-9
    998
  • The brothers of Kuchinthang

    The brothers of Kuchinthang

    Lachu Man Rai, fondly referred to as Lachu Man Daju (brother) and Yok Raj Limbu known among the locals as Yok Raj Bhai of Kuchinthang in Tendruk are active coordinators of the two political parties contesting in the gene…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-9
    813
  • MoF estimates Nu 78.49 billion budget for FY 2024-25

    MoF estimates Nu 78.49 billion budget for FY 2024-25

    The finance ministry has disclosed a budget outlay projection of Nu 78.49 billion for the fiscal year 2024-25, the first year of the 13th Plan. This figure represents a 4.85 percent increase, amounting to Nu 3.63 billion…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-8
    972
  • Economic struggles driving people to illicit trade?

    Economic struggles driving people to illicit trade?

    Despite stringent measures implemented by the police and relevant agencies to combat drug smuggling, incidents of smuggling have continued to increase, raising questions about the methods through which these drugs infilt…

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-3
    1036
  • Nikachhu domestic tariff proposal set at Nu 6.54

    Nikachhu domestic tariff proposal set at Nu 6.54

    The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) has proposed a domestic tariff for electricity from Nikachhu Hydropower project at Nu 6.54 per KWh for the period of January to June 2025.

    Source:Kuensel
    2024-1-3
    1283
  • Sarpang residents hopeful of Mindfulness City

    Sarpang residents hopeful of Mindfulness City

    Ten out of the 12 gewogs in Sarpang are designated for the ambitious Gelephu Mindfulness City development. The groundbreaking ceremonies (salhang tendrel) were recently conducted, coinciding with the Gelephu Internationa…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-31
    1353
  • Third rabies outbreak in Samtse

    Third rabies outbreak in Samtse

    Bhutan is just three-days away from declaring it as a 100 percent dog sterilised country in 2023, yet Devithang, Dhamdum, Sang-Ngag-Chhoeling and AWP area in Samtse town reported its third rabies outbreak this week.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-29
    677
  • BTP prioritises effective governance

    BTP prioritises effective governance

    Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) has declared its commitment to prioritising efficient and effective service delivery as a cornerstone of good governance.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-29
    1127
  • National Search and Rescue Training Centre established

    National Search and Rescue Training Centre established

    Home Secretary Sonam Wangyel inaugurated the National Search and Rescue Training Center (NSARTC) at the Special Reserve Police Force campus in Tashi Gatshel yesterday.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-27
    1405
  • Chhuzom farmers upbeat as cardamom prices soar

    Chhuzom farmers upbeat as cardamom prices soar

    Despite the poor yield this year, prices have more than tripled, increasing from Nu 500 in the previous year. Currently, most small-scale farmers have sold their cardamom to local traders, while large-scale farmers are …

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-27
    1529
  • The Monk and the Gun at the Oscars

    The Monk and the Gun at the Oscars

    The Bhutanese film “The Monk and the Gun” by Director Pawo Choyning Dorji has been shortlisted for Best International Film at the 96th Academy Awards to be held on March 10.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-24
    1075
  • City project renews hope for Gelephu residents

    City project renews hope for Gelephu residents

    Following the official announcement of the upcoming Mindfulness City, Gelephu residents are filled with excitement, placing their ultimate hopes on the project for a prosperous economic venture.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-24
    1757
  • Masterplan unveiled for Gelephu Mindfulness City

    Masterplan unveiled for Gelephu Mindfulness City

    His Majesty The King shared His vision for a new economic hub in Gelephu in the 116th National Day address to an audience of 30,000 at Changlimithang.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-22
    1365
  • Bhutan joins Balipara Foundation towards forest restoration

    Bhutan joins Balipara Foundation towards forest restoration

    Uniting over 60 participants from 15 countries with the goal of restoring 1 million hectares of forests and farmlands by 2030, the Balipara Foundation launched the 11th edition of the annual Eastern Himalayan Naturenomic…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-21
    870
  • HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck in Kuwait

    HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck in Kuwait

    His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck is in Kuwait as an envoy of His Majesty The King, to convey condolences from His Majesty and the people of Bhutan, on the demise of the late Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-21
    1022
  • ECB prepares polling stations for migrant voters

    ECB prepares polling stations for migrant voters

    As the poll day for the National Assembly’s general election will happen in the peak of Bhutanese winter, the Dzongkhag Election Authority has sought approval from the Election Commission of Bhutan to establish a separa…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-16
    1219
  • Contractor at large after ditching road construction

    Contractor at large after ditching road construction

    After completing the base course for the newly constructed 800-meter Tungkudenpa bypass in Panbang, Zhemgang, the contractor abandoned the project without completing the blacktopping work.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-16
    814
  • Bhutan’s Two-Day War

    Bhutan’s Two-Day War

    Exactly 20 years ago, our Fourth King led on foot the small but valiant Bhutan’s armed forces. In two days (15-16 December 2003), three groups of Indian militants were successfully flushed out from Bhutan. Dubbed by som…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-15
    1175
  • BTP advocates unity, prosperity, and progress

    BTP advocates unity, prosperity, and progress

    The President of the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP), Pema Chewang, showcased a remarkable blend of humour, perseverance, and communication skills during the launch of the party’s general election campaign in Punakha yesterd…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-15
    1188
  • Grand revival of Drukgyel Dzong

    Grand revival of Drukgyel Dzong

    After a seven-year endeavour marked by meticulous craftsmanship, the once-scarred Drukgyel Dzong now stands as a testament to unwavering dedication and skillful restoration.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-14
    1051
  • Parties commit to continue implementing chain-link fencing

    Parties commit to continue implementing chain-link fencing

    As a nation heavily dependent on imports and reliant on agriculture, the strategic use of chain-link fencing stands as a vital measure to mitigate human-wildlife conflict (HWC) and safeguard food security.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-14
    813
  • Change in Australia’s immigration rule concerns Bhutanese

    Change in Australia’s immigration rule concerns Bhutanese

    The Australian government’s new migration strategy for the next 10 years is expected to affect a lot of Bhutanese students applying for international student visas.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-13
    1206
  • Presidential debate

    Presidential debate

    The live broadcast of the presidential debate for the general election, aired on BBS yesterday, exhibited a mature, measured, and focused exchange of ideas between the leaders of Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and People’s …

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-13
    586
  • Bhutan calls for immediate global action on climate crisis

    Bhutan calls for immediate global action on climate crisis

    Dubai, UAE—As the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) nears conclusion, Energy and Natural Resources secretary and the Head of Delegation (technical negotiations), Karma Tshering, stressed the need for immediate and robu…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-12
    830
  • HRH Gyalsem naming ceremony held

    HRH Gyalsem naming ceremony held

    Her Royal Highness the Gyalsem has been named Sonam Yangden Wangchuck on December 9.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-12
    1023
  • Flagship programme constrained by digital divide

    Flagship programme constrained by digital divide

    Frequent power outages, unreliable internet services, shortage of computers, and lack of budget pose significant challenges to the Digital Drukyul flagship programme in remote schools of Sarpang and Zhemgang.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-10
    770
  • Will electorate choose a new party in 2024?

    Will electorate choose a new party in 2024?

    Since 2013, voters have consistently chosen different governments in each election, raising the question of whether this established pattern will persist or if the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) can defy the trend and …

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-10
    914
  • Parties will not switch candidates for general elections

    Parties will not switch candidates for general elections

    As the nomination of candidates is underway, the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the two political parties that will contest in the general elections, have decided not to switch candi…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-8
    644
  • Tango and Chari monasteries consecrated

    Tango and Chari monasteries consecrated

    Her Majesty Gyalyum Tshering Yangdoen Wangchuck and His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel graced the tashi rabney and sertog installation of the utse of Tango Monastery yesterday morning. The ceremony was presided ove…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-8
    617
  • Parties will not switch candidates for general elections

    Parties will not switch candidates for general elections

    As the nomination of candidates is underway, the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the two political parties that will contest in the general elections, have decided not to switch candi…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-7
    1075
  • Tango and Chari monasteries consecrated

    Tango and Chari monasteries consecrated

    Her Majesty Gyalyum Tshering Yangdoen Wangchuck and His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel graced the tashi rabney and sertog installation of the utse of Tango Monastery yesterday morning. The ceremony was presided ove…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-7
    654
  • Bhutan Pavilion highlights concerns of rapid melting glacier

    Bhutan Pavilion highlights concerns of rapid melting glacier

    Dubai, UAE—Experts at the climate summit in Dubai, UAE highlighted the alarming glacial retreat in Bhutan and the Hindu Kush Himalayan regions at the Bhutan Pavilion on December 4.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-6
    1057
  • Bhutan Climate Fund unveiled for credits

    Bhutan Climate Fund unveiled for credits

    Dubai, UAE—To meet Bhutan’s move towards exploring innovative financing solutions to support climate-resilient development, Bhutan and the World Bank launched the Bhutan Climate Fund (BCF) on December 4.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-6
    1123
  • Candidate nomination begins today

    Candidate nomination begins today

    The nomination of candidates to the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) for the general elections from the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) begins today.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-12-4
    903
  • On the eve of the poll day, general secretaries of four political parties—Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa, Bhutan Tendrel Party, and the Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa—have accused the People’s De

    On the eve of the poll day, general secretaries of four political parties—Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa, Bhutan Tendrel Party, and the Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa—have accused the People’s De

    On the eve of the poll day, general secretaries of four political parties—Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa, Bhutan Tendrel Party, and the Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa—have accused the People’s Democratic Party (P…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-29
    1238
  • Challenges of exercising adult franchise

    Challenges of exercising adult franchise

    As the countdown to poll day ticks away, voters from distant places who could not avail themselves of postal ballot facility are now travelling to their respective polling stations to show support for their preferred can…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-28
    803
  • Electricity export declines

    Electricity export declines

    Bhutan’s electricity export witnessed a significant drop of 18.8 percent in the initial nine months (January to September), despite the consistent electricity generation.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-28
    767
  • UNDP report urges climate-resilient investment in Bhutan

    UNDP report urges climate-resilient investment in Bhutan

    Bhutan is vulnerable to natural disasters and the impact of climate change, investment in climate adaptation and mitigation can reduce risks and improve the resilience of people and the natural environment, according to …

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-20
    910
  • Political parties unite in pursuit of economic growth

    Political parties unite in pursuit of economic growth

    With Bhutan’s economy still in recovery mode from the Covid-19 pandemic and structural transformation critical, the primary focus for all political parties in the upcoming fourth National Assembly elections centres arou…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-20
    604
  • Defendants seek dismissal of prostitution case

    Defendants seek dismissal of prostitution case

    The couple charged with promoting prostitution in their hotel is accusing the police officer for arresting them on personal grudge resulting from a land purchase issue, and pleaded with the court to dismiss the case.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-18
    996
  • Parties promise food self-sufficiency

    Parties promise food self-sufficiency

    With 13 days until the poll day of the primary round of the fourth National Assembly elections, voters have not long to sift through the manifestos of the political parties to decide on their votes.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-18
    726
  • Slow business frustrates vendors in Phuentsholing

    Slow business frustrates vendors in Phuentsholing

    The border town across Phuentsholing town is thriving as Bhutanese customers gather in hordes to shop every day. However, the scenario in the adjacent Bhutanese town is still grim.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-16
    979
  • NPL declines by about 3 percent in last nine months

    NPL declines by about 3 percent in last nine months

    The non-performing loans (NPL) with the financial institutions (FIs) declined by about 3 percent from January to September this year, according to the Royal Monetary Authority’s figures.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-16
    1376
  • ECB warns parties against making new pledges

    ECB warns parties against making new pledges

    The Election Commission of Bhutan yesterday warned political parties and their candidates not to discuss pledges not mentioned in their manifestoes.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-11
    1206
  • Why Bhutanese health professionals leave the country

    Why Bhutanese health professionals leave the country

    A recent study delving into the challenges leading to the emigration of healthcare professionals from the country has shed light on compelling factors driving this trend.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-11
    1196
  • His Majesty The King meets business leaders in India

    His Majesty The King meets business leaders in India

    In the final part of His Majesty’s 8-day official visit to India, His Majesty The King was warmly welcomed to Mumbai, in Maharashtra on October 7. His Majesty The King was received by the Deputy Chief Minister of Mahara…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-9
    395
  • Spinal injuries from vehicle accidents on the rise

    Spinal injuries from vehicle accidents on the rise

    The increase in traumatic spinal injuries from fractures in the country is exacerbated by the growing number of vehicle accidents (VA), according to a recent study

    Source:SATV
    2023-11-7
    700
  • Promoting Bhutan’s high-value agricultural products

    Promoting Bhutan’s high-value agricultural products

    Aimed at enhancing Bhutanese high-value agricultural products, 13 participants (officials and entrepreneurs) from Bhutan are taking part in three-day Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) 2023 in Singapore.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-2
    1443
  • Experts study Thorthomi Lake outburst

    Experts study Thorthomi Lake outburst

    Residents along Phochhu were cautioned to be alert as Lake Thorthomi in Lunana burst on October 30 evening.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-11-2
    1110
  • Gelephu domestic airport expansion to begin soon

    Gelephu domestic airport expansion to begin soon

    Efforts are underway to expedite the process of land replacement and compensation for affected landowners that fall in the line of Gelephu domestic airport expansion.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-29
    1426
  • More small hydropower projects begin

    More small hydropower projects begin

    The second phase of the small hydropower project construction began with the salhang tendrel for the 4.5km access road to Druk Bindu I and II powerhouses yesterday.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-29
    1645
  • Overworked healthcare workers risk to patients, says research

    Overworked healthcare workers risk to patients, says research

    Incidences of medical errors and patient safety events are higher among healthcare workers burdened with excessive workload and persistent fatigue, a recent study has revealed.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-27
    1498
  • Her Majesty and HRH Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck attend Tika ceremony

    Her Majesty and HRH Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck attend Tika ceremony

    Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, accompanied by His Royal Highness Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, attended the Dassain tika ceremony at the Devi Panchayan Mandir at Kuenselphodrang on October 24 morning.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-27
    2395
  • JICA assists Bhutan in geospatial data transformation project

    JICA assists Bhutan in geospatial data transformation project

    More than 35 government agencies in the country currently employ Geo-spatial Information (GI) independently, leading to data duplication and the wastage of time and resources.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-19
    561
  • Bhutan begins pilot timber extraction for export

    Bhutan begins pilot timber extraction for export

    To earn foreign exchange and offset balance of trade immediately, the timber volume of 315,000 cubic feet (cft) or 0.315 million cft will be extracted from identified areas in Thimphu until December this year.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-19
    442
  • A waste of resources?

    A waste of resources?

    The government’s initiative to rationalise schools has led to the closure of many schools in remote dzongkhags, leaving infrastructure underutilised, according to Kengkhar Weringla MP Rinzin Jamtsho.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-18
    335
  • Policies inadequate to support officiating principals: MP

    Policies inadequate to support officiating principals: MP

    During the question-and-answer session in the National Assembly, MP Choki Gyeltshen from Maenbi-Tsaenkhar constituency raised the concern that officiating principals are overwhelmed with tasks due to the absence of suppo…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-18
    321
  • Visually -impaired seek affordable white canes for independence

    Visually -impaired seek affordable white canes for independence

    Bhutanese with blindness raised concerns about the accessibility and affordability of white canes during International White Cane Safety Day yesterday.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-16
    423
  • Nikachhu plant set to commission by December

    Nikachhu plant set to commission by December

    The 118MW Nikachhu Hydropower Project in Trongsa is 96.29 percent complete and is expected to commission by the end of December this year.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-16
    798
  • USD 2M boost for skills development

    USD 2M boost for skills development

    Asian Development Bank and finance ministry signed a USD 2-million (M) grant agreement to increase the employability of youth with disabilities through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JF…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-13
    376
  • UN awards Peace Medal to Bhutan’s contingent

    UN awards Peace Medal to Bhutan’s contingent

    Bhutan’s peacekeeping military contingent (BHU LQRF) at the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was awarded the UN Peace Medal on October 11.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-13
    1208
  • 100 percent dog sterilisation by October this year

    100 percent dog sterilisation by October this year

    The National Accelerated Dog Population Management and Rabies Control Programme (NADPM and RCP) has sterilised 61,686 dogs as of October 3.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-12
    473
  • Absence of Standard Operating Procedure hinders irrigation schemes

    Absence of Standard Operating Procedure hinders irrigation schemes

    Bhutan’s irrigation schemes face significant challenges due to the absence of a standard operating procedure (SOP) among the various agencies responsible for planning, development, and monitoring.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-12
    225
  • Govt. to rollout maternity allowance

    Govt. to rollout maternity allowance

    The government is poised to launch a highly-anticipated maternity allowance programme, aimed at supporting a child’s crucial first 1,000 days of life.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-11
    108
  • No possibility of legalising cannabis for sale: Lyonchhen

    No possibility of legalising cannabis for sale: Lyonchhen

    The government granted provisional authorisation for the establishment of a medicinal cannabis product manufacturing facility in Ugyentse, Samtse, in August.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-11
    138
  • Gyalsung National Service registration begins

    Gyalsung National Service registration begins

    With the launch of the much-awaited Gyalsung National Service website, eligible youths can now sign up and register for the programme.

    Source:SATV
    2023-10-10
    995
  • SC finds Anim Damcho guilty of unexplained wealth, tax evasion

    SC finds Anim Damcho guilty of unexplained wealth, tax evasion

    The Supreme Court sentenced Damcho Choden, also known as Anim Damcho, to nine years imprisonment for misappropriation of Buddha Dordenma Project funds and possessing of unexplained wealth.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-9
    873
  • Government says tourism revenue at par with pre-pandemic figures despite fall in arrivals

    Government says tourism revenue at par with pre-pandemic figures despite fall in arrivals

    During the session, Dramedtse_Ngatshang’s Member of Parliament Ugyen Wangdi raised concerns about the frequent changes in the SDF, which have been causing challenges for businesses within the tourism sector.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-5
    503
  • Bhutan and World Bank launch PEFA report 2023

    Bhutan and World Bank launch PEFA report 2023

    Bhutan and the World Bank jointly launched the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) Performance Assessment Report 2023 yesterday.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-4
    773
  • CSOs need endowment funds to perform: Home Minister

    CSOs need endowment funds to perform: Home Minister

    The Civil Society Organisation Authority recently announced the requirement of an endowment fund of Nu 4 million for all CSOs.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-4
    334
  • Govt. reviews SoEs for fiscal efficiency, slashes subsidies

    Govt. reviews SoEs for fiscal efficiency, slashes subsidies

    The finance ministry has been working on merging State-owned Enterprises (SoEs) with similar mandates and duplication of work and considering even the privatisation of non-strategic SoEs, Lyonpo Namgay Tshering told the …

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-3
    442
  • FM calls for urgent action to fix trade imbalance to safeguard foreign reserves

    FM calls for urgent action to fix trade imbalance to safeguard foreign reserves

    Despite the foreign reserve being within the threshold, Finance Minister Namgay Tshering urged National Assembly yesterday to address the trade deficit issue by fixing the trade imbalance to conserve the reserve.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-3
    428
  • Tarayana project addresses water woes in Dogar gewog

    Tarayana project addresses water woes in Dogar gewog

    Around 254 households in Dogar gewog, 250 monks of Sali Gonpa, and students of Dawakha Middle Secondary School can expect continuous supply of clean drinking water after the inauguration of the nature-based interventions…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-2
    82
  • His Majesty graces the opening of Parliament’s winter session

    His Majesty graces the opening of Parliament’s winter session

    His Majesty The King graced the opening ceremony of the last session of the Third Parliament yesterday.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-10-2
    577
  • His Majesty The King grants dhar to Drangpons, NA and NC General Secretaries, and Zhung Dronyer

    His Majesty The King grants dhar to Drangpons, NA and NC General Secretaries, and Zhung Dronyer

    His Majesty The King granted dhar to appoint Drangpons of the Supreme Court and High Court, as well as the Secretary General of National Assembly and Secretary General of National Council, and the Zhung Dronyer (Chief of…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-30
    668
  • Political parties submit manifestos to ECB

    Political parties submit manifestos to ECB

    Reviving the economy is at the core of all the five political parties who submitted their draft manifestos to the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) yesterday.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-30
    576
  • Frequent flight cancellations disappoint passengers

    Frequent flight cancellations disappoint passengers

    Trashigang – Yonphula domestic airport has become synonymous with disappointment for passengers, including international tourists, students, civil servants, patients, and elderly individuals. The airport has witnessed a…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-28
    578
  • ADB downgrades Bhutan’s growth forecast for 2023 but upgrades the year after

    ADB downgrades Bhutan’s growth forecast for 2023 but upgrades the year after

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made significant revisions to Bhutan’s economic growth forecast.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-28
    759
  • 83,599 visited Bhutan after border opening

    83,599 visited Bhutan after border opening

    The arrival of tourists to date has been close to its forecast of 95,000 tourists by the yearend, the Department of Tourism (DoT) said in a statement yesterday.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-24
    288
  • Import of electricity to surge in winter

    Import of electricity to surge in winter

    Bhutan will have to import electricity from India for about five months during the lean season – from December this year to April next year, which could cost around Nu 6 Billion (B).

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-24
    612
  • Govt. permits import of foreign domestic workers

    Govt. permits import of foreign domestic workers

    The government has allowed foreign domestic workers (FDWs) entry with immediate effect. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment notified the decision on September 8.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-22
    554
  • Pests, diseases constitute 95% of farming challenges

    Pests, diseases constitute 95% of farming challenges

    Pests and diseases remain major challenges for smallholder farmers constituting 95.56 percent of the farming challenges, according to a recent study.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-22
    387
  • New two-lane Diana Kuenphen Bridge connects 10 gewogs in Samtse

    New two-lane Diana Kuenphen Bridge connects 10 gewogs in Samtse

    RCPL Project Manager Sonam Wangdi said that despite the Covid-19 pandemic, work on the project continued with all containment protocols in place, and local workers were employed when foreign workers were unable to work d…

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-19
    319
  • Snow leopard population grows

    Snow leopard population grows

    The National Snow Leopard Survey 2022-2023 recorded an increase in the number of snow leopards in the country. The survey confirmed 134 leopards.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-19
    536
  • Controversy erupts as CSO Authority shuts down CSO network

    Controversy erupts as CSO Authority shuts down CSO network

    The civil society organisations in Bhutan are jolted by the sudden closure of its network.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-19
    762
  • Consumer spending up but below pre-pandemic level

    Consumer spending up but below pre-pandemic level

    Despite businesses reporting a decline in the number of customers, consumer spending in Bhutan witnessed significant growth, rising by approximately 33 percent compared to the previous year.

    Source:Kuensel
    2023-9-17
    363
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