MPs want more oversight power to Parliament
June 19th, 2019
Some of the recommendations that the ongoing session of the National Assembly have deliberated called for more oversight power for Parliament over government actions and financial matters. Gangzur-Minjey MP Kinga Penjor on June 4 moved a motion calling for mandatory parliamentary review of sub-legislations (rules or regulations), both existing and as well as new ones. […]
Overloading to be monitored on Indian highways
June 19th, 2019
Overloaded vehicles will be strictly monitored across the Indian highways as...
We are considered less important than wildlife: LG officials
June 19th, 2019
The recent deliberation on 56km long Shingkhar-Gorgan road in the National...
Sustainable land management improves farm productivity
June 19th, 2019
The National Soil Service Centre (NSSC) observed the day to combat...
31 new ambulances in 12th Plan
June 19th, 2019
The government has allocated budget for 31 new ambulances in the...
MHPA commissions first unit to generate 180MW
June 17th, 2019
Following several delays, the Mangdechhu Hydro Project Authority (MHPA) yesterday commissioned...
Man sentenced for smuggling 43kgs of gold
June 17th, 2019
Even as the Paro dzongkhag court sentenced a 48-year-old farmer from...
Minister questioned on LPG shortage
June 17th, 2019
The economic affairs ministry would consider issuing subsidised cylinders based on...
Opposition raises concerns over decreasing capital budget
June 17th, 2019
The Opposition has raised concerns over the increasing proportion of recurrent...
Govt. has no authority to reduce lending rates, says FM
June 17th, 2019
The government has no immediate authority to reduce the lending rates...
Tourism flagship programme to promote balanced regional development
June 17th, 2019
The government has allocated Nu 1.5 billion to promote tourism for...
Govt. has prioritised skilled human resources, says labour minister
June 17th, 2019
The labour ministry has already started working on expanding two of...
Wangdue’s 40 bed hospital inaugurated
June 17th, 2019
Health minister Dechen Wangmo and Indian ambassador to Bhutan, Shreemati Ruchira...