Monthly Archives: December, 0
Government questioned on to low nutritional diet
Why are the students in the boarding schools often falling sick? The Opposition Leader, Tshering Tobgay, and Ugentse-Yoeseltse MP, Lila Pradhan, questioned the government during the National Assembly’s Question Hour, yesterday.
Next government to review Land Amendment Bill
The Land Amendment Bill 2012 will be deliberated after a new parliament is formed in 2013, decided the National Assembly today. The Land Act of Bhutan 2007 was reviewed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests in consultation with relevant Ministries, Agencies and Organisations.
Drastic drop in unemployment rate
The government claims that the unemployment rate has dropped to 2.1 percent this year. Presenting the Labour Force Survey in the National Assembly today, the labour and human resources’ minister, Dorji Wangdi, said the drop in the rate has surpassed the government’s target of 2.5 percent.
ACC should explore other means to assess corruption: NC
Besides number of complaints received, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) should explore other means to assess the level of corruption in the country, suggested the National Council members. They were deliberating the annual report of ACC, today.
Cracks on the runway leads to suspension of flights
A few cracks that have developed on the runway of Yongphula domestic airport in Trashigang has lead to the suspension of Drukair’s operations to Yongphula for time being.
Man washed away yet to be found
A man in his mid fifties was washed away by the Sunkosh River in Karmaling Gewog in Dagana, yesterday.
Lyonpo Thakur awarded for outstanding contribution to education
The Education Minister, Thakur Singh Powdyel, was awarded the World Education Congress Global Award for outstanding contribution to Education. Lyonpo received the award during the first World Education Congress held Mumbai held on 29-30 June.
Man sentenced for smuggling tobacco
The Gelephu Dungkhag Court yesterday, sentenced a 57-year-old man to 1 year and 1 month imprisonment for smuggling tobacco. The man was charged for petty misdemeanor. He can pay in lieu of the imprisonment.
NC rejects the government’s tax proposal
Not a single member of the National Council supported the taxes proposed by the government and the amendments made by the National Assembly. The National Council, after deliberating the proposal, at length today, did not pass the Tax Bill 2012.
Citizens’ initiative to rebuild Wangduephodrang Dzong
A week after the blaze engulfed the Wangduephodrang Dzong, the Citizens’ initiative to rebuild the Dzong, to its former glory, has begun in earnest.
