Politics
National Council raises concerns over unsatisfactory responses to recommendations
The National Council today raised concerns over several unsatisfactory responses from government agencies to recommendations passed in the previous session....
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Capacity building training prepares women for future elections
To shatter cultural and social barriers that have long kept them from leadership roles, 20 young and determined women from...
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Leadership training and awareness campaigns suggested to address gender stereotypes in politics
Can leadership training and awareness campaigns to address gender stereotypes improve Bhutanese women’s participation in politics? A student group feels...
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Government still working on mobile data reduction, no decision yet
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
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RCSC defends PME category, proposes targeted support for civil servants
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
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National Assembly defers Parliamentary Entitlements Amendment Bill 2024 to summer session
Deliberations on the Parliamentary Entitlements (Amendment) Bill 2024 have been deferred to the summer session. The Legislative Committee of the...
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NA’s Legislative Committee proposes duty vehicle for MPs
The National Assembly’s Legislative Committee proposed providing MPs with either a duty car or a one-time grant to buy a...
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Home affairs minister assures national disaster preparedness with contingency plans and earthquake response measures
Responding to Radhi_Sakteng MP’s question in the National Assembly today on how prepared the country is for natural disasters, the...
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National Assembly agrees to enact a Pension Act next year
After more than two decades of operating under an executive order, the country’s pension system is set to get a...
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National Council voices discontent over late and misinterpreted response on Satong and Gungtog resolutions
The National Council today expressed dissatisfaction with the government's handling of several resolutions passed during the summer session, particularly those...
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