Editor Thimphu, April 30: The new government is mulling over increasing the tourist permit by five fold while keeping intact is effort for preservation of culture. Since the door opened for tourists in 1974, very limited permits were issued with motive to preserve its culture and ecology. Government aims that tourist arrival would increase five fold … Read more
Thimphu, May 01: King Jigme Khesar has announced the formation of Pay Commission on the recommendation of the council of ministers. The seven-member commission, according to Article 30 of the draft constitution, will recommend the government for change in pay and perks changes for civil servants, army and police forces and special committee members. The … Read more
Thimphu, May 01: King Jigme Khesar conferred Dakyen to the Speaker of National Assembly Jigme Tshultim on Wednesday. A special function was organized at Tashichodzong to confer the speaker with the orange scarf. The National Assembly had elected Tshultim as Speaker of the Lower House lat week. Bhutan News Service
For 17 years, the Odari family was among more than 107,000 Bhutanese refugees in camps scattered among the southeastern plains of Nepal, hoping to return to their rightful place: Bhutan. The nine-member family shared a small hut with thatched roof and dirt floor that had no electricity, running water, toilet or kitchen. They lived on … Read more
Thimphu, April 29: Some 17 agencies have announced that they might absorb over 225 young people from the upcoming summer job fair, scheduled for next week. The organizers hope that at least 350 youths could find job from the fair. The government has been informed of this. Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC), Penden Cement Authority … Read more
Thimphu, April 29: Construction of 7.5 km Kakaling-Bemji feeder road in Trongsa district has resumed after being halted for two years. The government expects to complete its construction by the early next year. Construction began in 2005 but halted due to tussle over the government authorities and the local people. Nu 8.75 million has been … Read more
Thimphu, April 29: National Council has elected Namgay Penjore as its chairman during a meeting held in capital on Tuesday. Namgay Penjor secured 13 out of the 25 votes cast. Karma Ura has been elected vice chairman securing 10 votes. Before taking on the ballots to choose their chairman, the Upper House members also took … Read more
California (USA), April 29: Rajen Giri, who resides in California (USA), has once again committed his personal support, at least for one year, to make The Bhutan Reporter (TBR) published. "I know the TBR has important role to play in the present context of our movement for the greater cause of Bhutanese community", said he … Read more
Phuentsholing, April 30: Three people are reported dead on Monday evening when a truck slipped off the road on Monday near Chhukha. The truck fell off some 150 ft below the road killing three people including its driver. The cause of the accident is not known. Police said the incident occurred due to negligence of … Read more
Samtse, April 30: Samtse district DYT has demanded for formation of a committee at district level to look after the sites where mining has taken place. In a meeting of the DYT, the members stressed on the need that a committee must be formed to oversee the management of sites after the minerals are extracted. … Read more