Monthly Archives: December, 0
Bio-Safety Bill introduced in NC
The Bio-Safety Bill of Bhutan, 2014 was introduced in the National Council, today. Introducing the bill, the Agriculture and Forests Minister, Yeshey Dorji said the Government has a precautionary policy concerning genetically modified organisms to protect the rich domestic and wild biodiversity of Bhutan.
Preterm birth a leading cause of death in newborns
Preterm birth, newborn babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, is the leading cause of death in the newborns during the first month of life. It is also one of the major causes of child deaths under five years of age in the country.
Government encourages fish farming
As part of government’s efforts to reduce import of livestock products, the government is encouraging farmers to take up fish farming. Lhamoi Dzingkha Gewog in Dagana recently was given 40,000 fingerlings by the National Centre for Aquaculture or the NCA to start up commercial fish farms.
Vehicle quota and not cash, decides NA
Instead of paying Nu.160,000 in cash, the National Assembly, today, decided to provide vehicle quota to civil servants above P3 level.
Budget for labour ministry revised
The total budget allocated to the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources has been revised to Nu.515.7 MN.
Heritage Sites Journal on Archeology expected to strengthen
Heritage Sites Journal on Archeology in Bhutan is expected to strengthen archeological works and help preserve cultural heritage sites in the country.
OAG submits evidences against Land Record Officer
(Update): The Office of Attorney General submitted 12 evidences against Land Record Officer, Sonam Norbu, during the evidence hearing, today. The OAG said the handwriting on the tampered Thrams of land belonging to Chang Ugyen, was Sonam Norbu’s.
NA passes Doha Amendments to Kyoto Protocol
The National Assembly passed the Doha Amendments to the Kyoto Protocol to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, today. However, some of the Parliamentarians said if it would be possible to reduce green house gas emission to 18 percent from 2013 to 2020.
NC deliberates sitting fees of LG members
The representative members of the National Council brought up the issue of sitting fees Local Government’s members, today. The sitting fees for the LG members while attending Gewog Tshogde, Dzongkhag Tshogdu and Thromde Tshogde are different.
Open Air Prison for life prisoners
Five life prisoners, who have served a minimum of 22 years in prison, were sent to Gasa to work at the dzong renovation site, yesterday.
