BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

…Calls for inclusivity are rising as non-civil servants urge a reconsideration of postal ballot eligibility and propose alternatives to ensure equal participation Sonam DekiGrowing discontent is evident among private sector employees concerning the current postal ballot system. They are questioning the fairness of a system that appears to favor civil servants, which raises concerns about unequal treatment under the law. …

Tashi Yoezer stands as a formidable force in the realm of boxing, having honed his craft through nine years of unwavering dedication and rigorous training. His journey has forged him into a resolute and accomplished boxer, primed to make his mark on the international stage. Possessing remarkable skills and an unwavering belief in his abilities, Tashi fearlessly embraces the forthcoming …

As Bhutan enters the fiscal year 2023-24, while there have been positive signs of progress, such as a reduction in the fiscal deficit due to increased revenue mobilization, Bhutan faces challenges with a projected widening fiscal deficit, driven by reduced grant estimates. The total public debt has risen to alarming levels, reaching 136.8 percent of GDP, primarily attributed to hydropower …

…𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎’𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚 𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 By Sonam DekiThe Department of Tourism is actively exploring various avenues to boost tourism. While a Sustainable Development Fee is charged for every tourist, the department adopts a unique approach for social media influencers whom they deem capable of effectively promoting the kingdom. These influencers, …

…4780 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒂 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒅 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆, 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒏𝒔𝒆 By Phurpa Wangmo Recent data from the Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) has unveiled a disconcerting trend within the country – an increasing number of individuals flouting driving license regulations. Between the year 2022 and the first week of October 2023, a staggering 4,780 individuals were …