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The Economic Stimulus Plan’s Nu 3.3bn Window I concessional loans can now be accessed only through the Bhutan Development Bank. This means other banks will not be involved in the ESP Window I Concessional loan programme henceforth. According to the ESP Secretariat, this is to expedite the loan assessment and disbursement process as other participating financial institutions do not have...

The National Assembly has forwarded the Marriage (Amendment) Bill and the National Assembly (Amendment) Bill for re-deliberation in the joint sitting. The two Bills were submitted as disputed Bills by the National Assembly today. Meanwhile, the House approved the changes made to the Cattle Tax Exemption Bill. The National Assembly has submitted the National Assembly (Amendment) Bill as a disputed...

Farmers in Tsirang’s Sergithang Gewog have resumed quinoa cultivation this year. After growing the crop for a few years, they abandoned it due to marketing challenges and low prices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quinoa is identified as Sergithang’s One Gewog One Product. The crop is considered highly nutritious and often referred to as a "superfood." Farmers across all five chiwogs...

The National Council unanimously adopted the Air Service Agreement between Bhutan and Kuwait today. The agreement is expected to enhance air connectivity between Bhutan and Kuwait, open new tourism opportunities, create jobs, and boost revenue through increased aviation activity. The House also adopted the Alternative Dispute Resolution Amendment Bill of Bhutan 2024 which aims to align Bhutan’s dispute resolution practices...