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Adopt various aspects to assess leadership qualities

โ€ฆย parameters of leadership assessment are irrelevant and unfair The former Director General (DG) of Bhutan Narcotic Control Authority (BNCA), Sonam Dorji was managed out without a single audit memo three years earlier before his superannuation after working for more than three decades. He served four government autonomous agencies and held seven key positions until the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) …

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Bhutan to adopt Torts Law

Inspired by His Majesty the King’s vision of an accountable society based on the rule of law, a proposal for the adoption of torts law was discussed. For more than a year, the Legislative Community (LC) of the National Council has been carrying out review, research and stakeholder consultations. LC tabled the Civil Liability Bill in the 27th session of …

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Immigration officials come under ACCโ€™s radar for misusing funds

For alleged embezzlement of more than Nu 3 million to Nu 5 million, three officials of the immigration office in Phuentsholing are undergoing Anti-Corruption Commissionโ€™s trial.  The three officials โ€“ an immigration officer, an inspector and an accountant are suspected to have embezzled funds that have been allocated for travel and daily allowances (TADA).  In the beginning, the case was …

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Teen swimmers gearing for swimming action at FINA Worlds

Puran Gurung A lone Bhutanese freestyle swimmer, also a Fรฉdรฉration Internationale de Natation (FINA) scholarship holder is all set for swimming action at Budapest starting June 18 to July 3. Representing Bhutan, the duo swimmer teens โ€“ 18-year-old Sangay Tenzin, and 17-year-old Kinley will compete at 19th edition of FINA World Championship 2022 in Budapest, Hungary. Sangay Tenzin compete for …

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Group street fights surface, battery cases rising

โ€ฆ some indicate that gangs are re-emerging in the country Yeshey Lhadon Small groups of youths involved in a street fight of about five individuals is a frequent encounter for the police force. The Cityโ€™s Officer in Command (OC) of Thimphu, Gembo Penjor confirmed that there are no gang fights in the country, and the fights are mainly amongst groups, they are …

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Government sets fuel price without discussing with countryโ€™s PoL dealers

โ€ฆPoL dealers suggest the government consider fixing the five per cent green tax (GT) Yeshey Lhadon To bring down the fuel price in the country, the government adopted a price-fixing-module โ€“ this, the Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (PoL) dealers said it is a decision taken arbitrarily. PoL dealers were disheartened that the new pricing structure was released without discussing it …

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More than sixty students celebrate Yoga

In collaboration with Thimphu Thromde, the Embassy of India launched the celebrations of the 8 th International Day of Yoga with a Curtain Raiser event at the Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School, Thimphu on June 1, 2022. The first International Day of Yoga was observed around the world on June 21, 2015. The theme of the 8th International Day of Yoga …

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Animals redeem life at Barnyard Bhutan

โ€ฆ the sanctuary is home to 500 animals Some had the best start in their life but later they were dumped as they grew old and some abandoned animalshave never seen a happy day until rescued. At Barnyard Bhutan, life revolves around the abandoned pets โ€“ Sundown to Sunrise, and the mood at the sanctuary is always uplifting, hopeful, nurturing and …

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Existing restaurants to obtain restaurant license from G2C system

โ€ฆ License renewal and fee costs Nu 3,000 to Nu 15,000 Lifting the moratorium on bar license, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) directs all existing restaurants wishing to serve wine and liquor should transfer or obtain restaurant license from G2C system. A provision in the rules and regulations for operation of restaurant and retail wine and liquor business (2022) …

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Hotels upscale, undergo extensive reconstruction for tourism reopening

โ€ฆ team building peaking for the hotel industry With the possible reopening of the tourism industry in the country, hoteliers are readying their businesses by upscaling and renovating their properties.  The tourism industry closed after the pandemic hit the country in March 2020.  In line with the expected reopening of tourism in the country, hotels and other stakeholders of the …

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