NC adopts income-based reform for Rural Life Insurance Scheme
The National Council today adopted the recommendation to make the Rural Life Insurance Scheme more inclusive by implementing a differentiated...
Bhutan set to host 15th South Asian Bodybuilding Championship in Thimphu
Bhutan is all set to host the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 in Thimphu next week....
From rural problem to global recognition, student-led startup wins gold at ICIA 2025
Parents and students often face the hassle of buying stationery from different shops in many rural areas. Seeing this challenge,...
New online system to ease house construction approvals from November
Things are expected to become easier for those seeking house construction approvals. From November, they will be able to upload...
NC pushes local wood branding to cut imports and boost GDP
Bhutan imports at least Nu 4bn worth of wood products compared to some Nu 700 M of timber exports last...
MPs petition government for five-storey buildings in all district Yenlag Throm
In a petition submitted to the National Assembly today, members of parliament called on the government to review the current...
Mines and Minerals Bill to be tabled in winter session with clearer definition of strategic mineral
The much-disputed Mines and Minerals Bill could once again be tabled in the parliament during the winter session. The Department...
87% of Bhutan’s poor live in rural areas, finds new assessment
Rural poverty remains a significant concern despite Bhutan seeing overall progress in reducing poverty and inequality over the years. This...
Crop and livestock insurance scheme pushed back amid budget constraints
Farmers must wait a little longer to claim insurance for their crops and livestock. The government had planned to roll...
NC’s Good Governance Committee proposes revision of premium & sum assured in Rural Life Insurance Scheme
At the National Council today, the Good Governance Committee called for major changes to the Rural Life Insurance Scheme. The...
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