Monthly Archives: December, 0
Towards curbing drug trafficking
Illegal trafficking of drugs in the country is one of the concerns shared by the Bhutan Narcotics Control Authority (BNCA) and the police.
Bhutanese student dies in fatal road crash in Perth
A Bhutanese student in Perth, Western Australia died in a fatal road crash last week.
12th FYP ‘too shallow’ to narrow rich-poor gap says Opposition
The opposition party says 12th Five-Year-Plan (FYP) is “too shallow” to achieve the government’s vision of narrowing the gap, reducing poverty and bringing down the youth unemployment rate.
12th FYP’s total budget outlay increased by 38 % compared to 11th FYP
The current five year plan (12th FYP)’s total budget outlay is estimated at Nu 310.02 bn. This is an increase of 38 per cent compared to the previous plan (11th FYP).
Strengthening economy at the forefront of 12th Plan
One of the four main priorities of the 12th Five-Year-Plan (FYP) of Bhutan is to strengthen its economy.
A song on GNH launched
A first-ever song based on the country’s developmental philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) was launched at Trongsa Dzong yesterday.
MoIC minister faces questions over analogue to digital TV switch
The deadline to switch from analogue to digital TV for Thimphu residents has been extended by two weeks. In September last year, BICMA announced the switch would be complete by this month.
BTFEC to provide over Nu 77 M grant for environmental projects
The Bhutan Trust Fund for Environment Conservation (BTFEC) has signed eight environment related projects worth over Nu 77 M with various agencies and ministries on Friday.
Rinchending Bridge work completed
The construction of the bridge at Rinchending check post in Phuentshogling is complete.
Man sentenced for rape
The Thimphu District Court has sentenced a 28-year-old man from Dagana to ten years in prison for rape.
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