Monthly Archives: December, 0
Power Tariff Revision: more than meets the eye?
The power tariff revision came into effect in October, last year. For High Voltage (HV) consumers, the rate was revised to Nu. 2.09 per unit from Nu. 1.17. Unhappy with the new rate, the private sector had asked the government to intervene and a task force was formed.
Parliamentarians discuss a need for clearer policy
One of the major issues that cropped up during the discussion on the Public Accounts Committee’s report in the Parliament today was the status of the debt of the political parties. Even though the political parties have been able to clear off their debts as stated by the PAC report, the discussion revolved around the need for clearer policy to tackle such issue that may arise in the future.
His Majesty graces opening ceremony of the parliament
His Majesty the King graced the opening ceremony of the second session of the second parliament, this morning. His Majesty the King was received with a traditional chipdrel ceremony at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang. His Majesty was received by the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader, and the Chairperson of the National Council.
India agrees to expedite works related to trade transit points
India has agreed to expedite works to increase the number of trade transit points along the Bhutan-India border. This was one of the major outcomes of the bilateral meeting on trade and transit between the two countries, which was held yesterday in Thimphu.
Ground breaking ceremony for ‘Democracy House’ held
The Salang Tendrel or the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the Head Office of Election Commission of Bhutan was held today. Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen graced the ceremony which was presided over by His Holiness the Gyalse Trulku.
A book titled, “Phallus, Crazy Wisdom from Bhutan” launched
A book titled “Phallus, Crazy Wisdom” from Bhutan was launched today in the capital.
Witness produced in connection with Tokay Gecko case
The Gelegphu Forest Range Office produced a witness at the Gelegphu Dungkhag Court, today, during the hearing of the Tokay Gecko case.
Agent Aside: Foreign Workers Recruitment
Beginning next month, it is not mandatory for the foreign workers to be routed through foreign workers’ recruitment agents. This is in keeping with the labour ministry’s circular issued earlier this month.
His Holiness administered Mani and Baza Guru Lung
His Holiness the Je Khenpo administered Mani and Baza Guru Lung to Police personnel and their families at Jigmeling Police Training Centre in Gelegphu today.
Fantasies sometimes more rewarding than reality: Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche
The director of the famous films: The Cup and Travellers and Magicians, has once again created magic on screen. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche says his new film in English, Vara: A Blessing, is inspired by a Bengali short story, Rakta Aar Kanna, meaning blood and tears, written by the Bengali writer Sunil Gangopadhyay.
