GST Relief Fails to Lower Doma Prices, Buyers Left Frustrated
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on January 1 this year marked a notable shift in the taxation of imported goods, specifically doma (betel nut), which is…
100 persons have registered for the Bhutan International Marathon
Over 200 runners, including 50 internationals, have registered for the 11th Bhutan International Marathon in Punakha. The race, organized by BOC and the Department of Tourism, features full and half…
Highway between Punakha and Gasa needs to be maintained
74km Punakha-Gasa highway has served as the district’s essential conduit to the rest of the nation for over ten years. When the road was finished in 2012, it made the…
Problems in the civil service highlight the necessity of changing policies
The 2024 Civil Service Statistics report reveals a workforce expansion, attrition, gender imbalances, and regional disparities in the public service sector. The report highlights the need for a strategic approach…
Making welfare of children a top priority in Bhutan’s development agenda
With over 98% vaccination coverage, period-friendly schools, nationwide child protection desks, English as a formal subject in monastic schools, Bhutan’s first national education policy, and the UPSHIFT program, which educates…
Almost 4,000 loan applications are submitted to BDBL through ESP Window-I
Two funding sources support the ESP’s operations. While Window-II, also referred to as the reinvigoration fund, offers 4% interest subsidies on both new and existing loans for businesses affected by…
15th Asian Parliamentary Assembly includes Bhutan as participant
From February 18 to 20, the speaker of the National Assembly will represent Bhutan at the 15th APA Plenary in Baku, Azerbaijan. “The Role of Parliamentary Diplomacy in Strengthening Multilateral…
Pensions for elderly being reformed by government
In order to implement a social protection program that is more inclusive, the Ministry of Finance intends to review the current pension system. In order to introduce the new scheme…
Zhung Dratshang and Bhutan’s World Wildlife Fund collaborate together
In an effort to combine spiritual principles with sustainable living in Bhutanese society, WWF Bhutan and the Zhung Dratshang launched “Enlightened Stewardship: Bhutan’s Faith-Based Long-Term Environmental Plan” yesterday. Through a…
Ed Sheeran’s historic concert electrifies Thimphu
Ed Sheeran performed at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, showcasing his Mathematics album and Shape of You, despite the chilly evening and packed crowd. Ugyen Namdrel Dorji was so thrilled…