Monthly Archives: December, 0

Bhutanese owning Rs 1,000 and 500 denominations have until November 30 to exchange them with the banks.

The Labour Minister, in the National Assembly today, said 110 private and corporation companies have agreed to increase maternity leave for their women employees.

Starting today, the import and sale of all types of seaweed will be banned in the country.

The National Assembly decided not to establish a new division under the National Properties, today.

It will cost the government an additional Nu 260 M to address unemployment in this financial year. The National Assembly resolved to discuss on the additional amount by the end of this month.

The National Council is disappointed with the government’s response on the Revision of Mines and Minerals Management Act, 1995.

The finance minister, Namgay Dorji proposed to waive off tax on interests earned from fixed deposits while introducing Income Tax Bill of Bhutan 2016, in the National Assembly, today.

The National Council’s Chairperson, Sonam Kinga said the government has agreed to their recommendation of bringing foreign workers under the purview of Labour and Immigration laws.

A Project Officer of Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) is under Thimphu Police Custody for alleged involvement in a forgery case.

A 25-year-old man from Tsirang is under police custody for a hit-and-run case in Paro. The accused, driving a tripper truck, allegedly hit an oncoming taxi injuring both the driver and a passenger and then fled the scene.