Monthly Archives: December, 0
Doksum Town’s construction delayed
The plot-owners of new Doksum Town in Trashi Yangtse are running out of time to construct houses which Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited would require for its employees and workers. About 40 of them are supposed to complete the construction by end of 2016 or early 2017.
Hydropower revenue generation to cross staggering 14 B
Bhutan’s annual revenue from hydropower generation is expected to cross a staggering Rs 14 B by the end of this year. After paying back the loans that were taken to build the hydropower projects, the economy will be left with net revenue of around Rs 10 B.
Silicon company breaks promise and pays sporadically
More than 200 employees of SKW Tashi Metals and Alloys Private Limited have been paid sporadically even after the company had assured them their monthly salary.
Shortfall while appointing ACC’s Chairperson and Commissioners, says report
Lack of public criteria and transparency in selection and nomination procedures led to shortfall in the process of appointing Anti-Corruption Commission’s Chairperson and Commissioners, the recently launched assessment of the Bhutan Anti-Corruption Commission 2015 says.
Government spent exorbitant amount on procurement, research shows
Green Public Procurement Project’s research shows that of the total national budget of Nu 150 B, Bhutan spent Nu 90 B on procurement during 10th five year plan. It means the government and state-owned enterprises spent 61 percent of the national budget on procurement.
Improve transparency, says report
The Parliament and the Anti-corruption Commission need to improve transparency and citizen participation, a key recommendation of Anti-Corruption Commission Strengthening Report 2015, says. Transparent International had compiled the report.
BNCA implements stringent monitoring
Bhutan Narcotics Control Authority will now check whether a person importing tobacco or tobacco products for personal consumption have paid taxes. The authority says a person will have to show receipt of taxes and duties paid, during their inspection.
Model bus stop inaugurated
The information and communications’ minister, DN Dhungyel inaugurated a 48-seat model bus stop in Changjiji, Thimphu, today.
Jalla farm road inaugurated
Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, inaugurated the 11-kilometer Jalla farm road, which will benefit about 37 households, of Wangdue Phodrang’s Rubesa Gewog, yesterday.
Kinley Wangdi wins Mr. Phuentshogling
Kinley Wangdi, 23, won the title Mr. Phuentshogling at the second round of the Dungkhag’s Building Championship held, last Saturday.
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