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Natural Resources and Environment Committee presents the Interim Review Report on the Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) Marketing Policy

Posted on : 07 February 2020
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The House adopts the Tourism Levy Exemption (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan, 2020

Posted on : 07 February 2020
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17th Sitting

Posted on : 06 February 2020
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NC celebrates the 4th Birth Anniversary of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey

Posted on : 05 February 2020
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16th Sitting

Posted on : 05 February 2020
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Introduction of Tax (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2020

Posted on : 04 February 2020
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Re-deliberation on the Impeachment Procedure Bill of Bhutan 2019

Posted on : 03 February 2020
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Re-deliberation on the Minister and Minister Equivalent Post Holders Entitlement Bill of Bhutan 2019.

Posted on : 03 February 2020
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Finance Minister introduces the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2020

Posted on : 31 January 2020
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Travel Advisory on Coronavirus Outbreak by MoH

Posted on : 30 January 2020
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Presentation on Money Bills

Posted on : 30 January 2020
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Economic Affairs Committee Presents Review of Policies related to Vehicle Imports

Posted on : 29 January 2020
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Question Hour Session

Posted on : 29 January 2020
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9th Sitting: Continuation of the Deliberation on the Lhengye Zhungtshog Bill 2020; and Introduction of the Entitlement and Service Conditions (Amendment) Bill for the Holders, Members and Commissioners of Constitutional Offices of Bhutan 2020.

Posted on : 27 January 2020
In the morning, the House continued with the deliberation on the last two Chapters of the Lhengye Zhungtshog Bill 2020, followed by introduction of the Entitlement and Service Conditions (Amendment) Bill for the Holders, Members and Commissioners of Constitutional Offices of Bhutan 2020 by the Good Governance Committee Some of the members supported the submission made by Hon’ble Tashi Wangmo on the removal of the whole Chapter 9 on Cabinet…....
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First Question Hour of the 24th Session

Posted on : 27 January 2020
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Deliberation on the Lhengye Zhungtshog Bill resumes

Posted on : 24 January 2020
n the Eighth sitting, the House resumed with the deliberation on the Lhengye Zhungtshog Bill of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2020. Extensively deliberating on the power, functions and responsibilities of the Lhengye Zhungtshog and in particular its power to institute, oversee or dissolve the Committee of Secretaries, the House assigned the Committee to further discuss the provisions taking into consideration the views of the members who raised their concerns and…....
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NC introduces the Lhengye Zhungtshog Bill 2020

Posted on : 23 January 2020
The Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC) of the House introduced the Lhengye Zhungtshog Bill 2020 today. Hon'ble Ugyen Namgay, Deputy Chair of the committee stated that most of the provisions of the existing Lhengye Zhungtshog Act (1999) were found to be conflicting with the Constitution as the former was enacted prior to the Constitution. Moreover, the National Law Review Taskforce, 2018, also found the Act redundant and recommended for…....
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Introduction of the Civil and Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2019

Posted on : 21 January 2020
In the 5th Sitting, the Legislative Committee introduced the Civil and Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2019. The Bill was tabled on 29th May 2019 and passed on June 6, 2019 during the Third Session of the Parliament. The Legislative Committee of the House was assigned to review and prepare for the deliberation on the Bill. In total, there are 215 sections and 44 Chapters in the original…....
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Deliberation on Penal Code (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2019 continues

Posted on : 20 January 2020
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Introduction of the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2019

Posted on : 17 January 2020
The Legislative Committee of National Council of Bhutan introduced the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2019 today. The Bill was tabled on 29th May 2019 and passed on June 10, 2019 during the Third Session of the Parliament. The Legislative Committee of the House was assigned to review and prepare for the deliberation on the Bill. Hon’ble Choining Dorji, Chair of the Legislative Committee, reported that considering the importance…....
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National Council deliberates on follow-up reports

Posted on : 16 January 2020
The second sitting of the House resumed with the deliberation on the follow-up reports of the recommendations of the 23rd Session of the National Council. The House, during the 23rd Session, passed a series of recommendations on issues concerning the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Reducing Harmful use of Alcohol, Fronting Issues, the Annual ACC Report 2018, and issue related to the government’s decision to remove Class X…....
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Opening ceremony of the 24th Session of the National Council

Posted on : 15 January 2020
His Majesty the King graced the opening ceremony of the third session of parliament in the morning. Later in the afternoon, the National Council carried out the 24th session of the National Council of Bhutan with the offering of Marchang, followed by the opening address by the Hon’ble Chairperson. The Hon’ble Chairperson on behalf of the House welcomed and extended his greetings to the guests present and those tuning in…....
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NC Members & Secretariat staff visit Tashichhodzong and Dechenphug Monastery to offer their prayers.

Posted on : 14 January 2020
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Press Conference for the 24th Session of National Council

Posted on : 14 January 2020
Hon’ble Jigme Wangchuk, Deputy Chairperson of National Council presented the overall agenda of the upcoming season at the press conference today. The Deputy Chairperson informed the media that the 24th Session of National Council will commence from 15th January, and will conclude on 6th March, 2020. He said that the House will start with its deliberations on the follow-up reports of the resolutions of the 23rd Session. The upcoming agenda…....
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Committee Hearing

Posted on : 07 January 2020
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Committee’s Presents Final Draft Report

Posted on : 03 January 2020
The Hon’ble Members convened for its 16th Plenary Session to present the final draft review report. Respective committees reported on the issues, findings and recommendations to the House. Hon’ble Members provided views, feedback and comments on the presented draft report. The House will carry out in-depth deliberation on review reports prepared by the Committee in the 24 session of the National Council. During the plenary, a brief report was submitted…....
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Translation Training

Posted on : 30 December 2019
A group consisting of 36 officials from the National Council Secretariat are currently undergoing basic translation training at Dzongkha Kherig Pelkhang, Thimphu from 30 December 2019-1 January 2020 . The three days training is conducted with an objective to strengthen and enhance the translation and Dzongkha language competency of the National Council Secretariat officials. The training started with the opening remarks from Dasho Secretary General. He expressed that such training…....
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Lhengye Zhungtshog Bill and Human Trafficking review completed

Posted on : 26 December 2019
On 23rd December, the Social and Cultural Affairs Committee met with the Royal Civil Service Commission Dy. Chief Legal Officer, Mr. Choki Drakpa to discuss the Lhengye Zhungtshog Bill provisions. In the afternoon, SCAC met with the Multilateral Affairs Department Director, Mr. Tenzin Rongdrel, Chief, Mr. Ugyen Dorji and Mr. Sonam Palden to discuss Bhutan's Tier 3 status, Palermo Protocol and findings of human trafficking review. On 25th December, SCAC…....
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NC Offers Tashi Tashi Khadar to His Eminence Dorji Lopen Kinley

Posted on : 24 December 2019
Led by the Chairperson, the Members and Secretary General of the National Council offered Tashi Khadar to His Eminence Dorji Lopen Kinley of the Zhung Dratshang in Punakha dzong today. His Eminence Dorji Lopen was awarded the Druk Wangyal by His Majesty the King on the 112th National Day in recognition of his exceptional services to the nation.....
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Training on Media Literacy

Posted on : 18 December 2019
The Bhutan Media Foundation conducted a three-day training on Media Literacy from 18-20 December 2019 at Namgay Heritage, Thimphu. The training was part of BMF's project titled 'Inclusive Media Literacy for Democratic Empowerment' funded by EU/Helvetas Bhutan. Hon’ble Dorji Khandu and officials from the Information and Media Division of the National Council of Bhutan attended the training. Other participants included the National Assembly of Bhutan, civil servants, corporate and CSO…....
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National Council organized Civil Service Awards Ceremony

Posted on : 16 December 2019
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Presentation by Bhutan Council for School Examination & Assessment (BCSEA)

Posted on : 11 December 2019
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NC Members attend 19th General Assembly of the Asia Pacific Parliamentarians Conference on Environment and Development (APPCED)

Posted on : 10 December 2019
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Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development 4-6 December, 2019

Posted on : 05 December 2019
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Newly appointed Division Chiefs.

Posted on : 25 November 2019
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Consultative meeting

Posted on : 22 November 2019
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11th Coronation Anniversary

Posted on : 01 November 2019
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The Economic Affairs Committee of National Council met with the team from Department of Revenue and Customs

Posted on : 31 October 2019
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The Economic Affairs Committee met with the officials of Ministry of Information and communications

Posted on : 30 October 2019
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Members attending workshop on Gender Balance

Posted on : 22 October 2019
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141st IPU Assembly

Posted on : 14 October 2019
Members of the Parliament of Bhutan at the 141st IPU Assembly Led by the Chairperson of the National Council, members from the Parliament of Bhutan are on a five days visit in Belgrade, Serbia, from 13 to 17 October for the 141st IPU Assembly. Over 1700 parliamentarians and UN and civil society partners from around the world are participating in the event under the overarching theme of Strengthening international law:…....
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Wishing Their Majesties' a Happy Royal Wedding Anniversary

Posted on : 12 October 2019
The national council of Bhutan humbly offered our sincerest Felicitation to Their Majesties on the 8th royal Anniversary, We pray for Their Majesties long live, Happiness and good health.....
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The Parliament of Bhutan recognized for its outstanding contribution towards achieving the NCDs related SDGs

Posted on : 11 October 2019
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Offered buelwa at the Lhamoi Drubchen

Posted on : 04 October 2019
The National Council members and secretariat staff led by the Chairperson offered buelwa at the Lhamoi Drubchen at Thimphu today. The Buelwa tradition was revived by the National Council during its second term and is offered during Thimphu and Puna Dromchoes. Representing the people of twenty Dzongkhags, the members thank the Zhung Dratshang for conducting the drubchen, which is a national kurim. The buelwa is offered the moment Lhamo Tsomo…....
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The Purjang of late Yab Dasho Ugyen Dorji

Posted on : 03 October 2019
3 October 2019: The Purjang of late Yab Dasho Ugyen Dorji, was held on the 3rd of October, corresponding to the 5th day of the Eighth Bhutanese month, at Wolakha, in Punakha. The Purjang was attended by His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and the entire Royal Family. Representatives of the government led by the Prime Minister, members of Parliament, the armed forces, dignitaries from the…....
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Presentation on the Parliament of Bhutan and National Assembly of Hungary

Posted on : 06 September 2019
Presentation on the Parliament of Bhutan and National Assembly of Hungary In order to exchange ideas on the working system of the Parliament of Bhutan and the Hungarian National Assembly. The Speaker, few members, Secretary General and the Secretariat Staff from both the Houses of the Parliament attended a presentation on the parliamentarian system of the two countries in the National Assembly Conference Hall. The Director of the National Assembly…....
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Courtesy Call on by the Hungarian National Assembly’s Director General to the Secretary General

Posted on : 05 September 2019
September 2019: Courtesy Call on by the Hungarian National Assembly’s Director General to the Secretary General His Excellency Mr. Gyorgy Such, Hungarian National Assembly's Director General paid a courtesy call on to the Secretary General of the National Council of Bhutan earlier today. On behalf of the Hon’ble Chairperson and the members the Secretary General of the National Council of Bhutan heartily welcomed the Director General. Expressing his appreciation he…....
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SCAC resumes review of Situation of Human Trafficking in Bhutan

Posted on : 02 September 2019
Following the 23rd Session of the National Council, the Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC) resumed the review of situation of human trafficking in Bhutan. In the month of August, the SCAC met with the members of Hotels and Restaurant Association of Bhutan, officials of the Tourism Council of Bhutan and the members of the Guides Association of Bhutan. Similarly, the Committee also carried out field visits from August 19th…....
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Discussion On Buy-back program

Posted on : 29 August 2019
In continuation to the review work on the buy-back program, the members of the Natural Resources & Environment Committee consulted the officials from the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperative under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests. The officials made a brief presentation outlining the background, implementation modality, implementation status and some of the major issues related to the buy-back program. In highlighting the objective it was reported that the…....
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UNICEF Bhutan Resident Representative Calls on to the Chairperson

Posted on : 21 August 2019
2 August 2019: UNICEF Bhutan Resident Representative Calls on to the Chairperson The Resident Representative of the UNICEF Country Office in Bhutan Mr. William Parks paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Tashi Dorji, Chairperson of the National Council. Highlighting the positive relation shared between the Parliament and the UNICEF, and the participation and support of the parliamentarian in different forums organised by the UNICEF, Mr. William Parks proposed on…....
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