Monthly Archives: December, 0

Bhutan’s economy projected to rebound to more than 6 % this year after the commissioning of Mangdechhu

With the commissioning of the Mangdechhu hydropower project, Bhutan's economy is projected to rebound to more than six per cent this year. This was highlighted in the 2019 Royal Monetary Authority annual report released yesterday.

Finals of U19 national badminton championship played today in Thimphu

The finals of the U19 open national badminton championship 2020 final was played today in the capital. 60 athletes from across the country took part in the four-day championship. 

Paro FC through to the preliminary round two of the South Asian Zone Qualifiers for 2020 AFC

Paro FC is now through to the preliminary round two of the regional qualifier of the Asian Football Confederation Cup. They clinched the place following an away goal advantage against Defenders FC of Sri Lanka as the two-legged qualifier round ended yesterday at the Changlimithang Stadium.

Some NC members not in favor of abolishing import quota for public servants

The National Council members could not come to a consensus regarding the abolishment of Import Quota for public servants. The Economic Affairs Committee of the House recommended the move while presenting its Review Report on the policies related to vehicle imports today. According to the Committee, the recommendation is towards addressing the issues related to the country’s growing number of vehicles.

National contingency plan in place; prepared in case there is an outbreak of coronavirus

Amidst reports of the coronavirus affecting countries in the region, the Health Ministry assures public that the country is prepared in case there is an outbreak. The Ministry revealed the national contingency plan which covers screening, prevention, isolation and clinical management of the virus in case of an outbreak during a press conference today.

NA endorses increase in penalties for offences relating to mines and minerals

The Economic and Finance Committee of the National Assembly recommended a substantial increase in penalties for offences relating to mines and minerals under the Mines and Minerals Bill of Bhutan 2020.

National Assembly brings down CIT to 25% from 30%

The National Assembly through majority endorsed the government's proposal to reduce Corporate Income Tax for the private companies from 30 per cent to 25 per cent. This was decided during the third reading on Income Tax (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2020 today.

Tshogki Lopen awards Toe-Tse Jim to Principal of Samdrupcholing Monastic School

The Tshogki Lopen awarded Toe-Tse Jim to the principal of Samdrupcholing Monastic School coinciding with the third annual Mani-dungdrup of Draagteng Gewog in Trongsa.

Bhutanese bus collides head-on with a local truck at Berpeta Assam

Seven people were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Sarbhog under Barpeta district, Assam in India. The Bumpa Transport Service bus was heading towards Samdrup Jongkhar from Thimphu when it collided head-on with a local truck at around 5.00 pm yesterday.

ADB donates refrigerated vaccine vans, Ice Lined Refrigerators and X-Ray machines

To help Bhutan achieve quality immunization, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) donated two refrigerated vans for vaccine transport worth Nu 9.4 M to the Health Ministry today.
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