National Assembly calls for a separate bench for corruption cases
Dec 10, 2021 · The members of the National Assembly once again called for a designated bench for corruption cases. This was one of the recommendations by the Good Governance Committee of the House while presenting the review report of the Anti-Corruption Commission’s Annual Report 2020-2021, today. The House unanimously endorsed the recommendation.
Parliamentarians call for systematic and dependable data …
Oct 3, 2023 · Parliamentarians are now calling for a more systematic and dependable data collection methodology. They say the mismatch in reported figures from different institutions is giving rise to uncertainty among policymakers. This was highlighted during the National Assembly session yesterday, with the members urging agencies concerned to maintain the accuracy and reliability of economic data.
His Majesty's address to the nation - BBSCL
Dec 18, 2020 · His Majesty The King issued Royal Decrees for Civil Service and Education Reforms during the 113th National Day celebrations in Punakha today. The Kasho is to bring in changes to realize the nation’s dream of becoming a developed country. In His address, His Majesty highlighted on COVID-19 and the country’s response to the pandemic. Despite dealing well with COVID-19, His Majesty said the ...
Government questioned on the status of its “Narrowing the Gap” …
Jun 27, 2023 · Has the government lived up to its promise of narrowing the gap between the haves and have-nots, the rich and the poor? This was one of the questions raised during the question hour session of the National Assembly today. Narrowing the Gap is Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa’s party slogan and their overarching goal according to the party’s 2018 manifesto.
National Assembly decides not to delay implementation of …
Jun 23, 2022 · Discussions on the Tourism Levy Bill in the National Assembly today focused on one main issue – should the Bill be delayed by six months? The Tourism Levy Bill 2022 which was introduced as a Money Bill by the finance minister on Monday proposes to raise the sustainable development fee to 200 USD per person per night.
Opposition gives three recommendations to the government on …
Feb 12, 2022 · The opposition party has asked the government to keep future lockdowns short and effective. This is one of three recommendations made to the government for better management of the covid pandemic. Through a press release, the DPT stated that it is high time to rethink and change the way the pandemic is managed so that it doesn’t hurt the people and the country’s economy. The other two ...
Government will not put Tourism Levy Act for amendment says PM
Jun 13, 2023 · During the question hour session today, the Dramedtse-Ngatshang’s Member of Parliament, Ugyen Wangdi, asked the prime minister whether the government will revisit and amend the Tourism Levy Act of Bhutan 2022. The MP said that there are unfair practices where some are paying the old Sustainable Development Fee of 65 US dollars while others are paying the new SDF of 200 dollars.
More than 25,000 apply for relief kidu within a week - BBSCL
Apr 30, 2021 · A week after Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering announced His Majesty The King’s command to extend the Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu (DGRK) for another 15 months, a total of 19,341 applications have applied for the Monthly Income Support and 7,374 borrowers have registered for the Loan Interest Payment Support.
NC recommends a third-party study to assess the ground reality …
Jun 11, 2020 · Some members of the National Council recommended a third-party vetting to study the ground reality of the Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project I (PHP I). They said prolonged execution time and the huge cost incurred thus far for a project yet to be executed is a great cause of concern for the nation.
Visa applicants seek refunds as Australian visa consultancy faces ...
Jul 12, 2023 · More than a hundred people whose Australian visa applications got rejected are accusing a local education consultancy of refusing to refund their medical insurance fees. The clients say they have been making rounds at the Institute of Professional Management Studies or IPMS office since December of last year and are now planning to take the company to court. On the other hand, the Chief ...