The Land Bill is up for discussions in the parliament in the coming days. On the 15th of June, His Majesty issued a Kasho to the parliament, reminding them on the importance of the Land Bill. The Kasho reminded the parliament to be mindful that no one is exempt from the land ceiling.
Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Fund Bill
The National Assembly yesterday endorsed the “Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Fund Bill” with all 46 members, excluding the speaker, unanimously voting to adopt it.
The National Assembly had passed the Bill during the eight session of the parliament last winter.
Trashigang Dzongda Clarifies Truck License Controversy
KUENSEL report on how the Trashigang Dzongda “seized” the driving license of a DCM truck has sparked a mini outrage on various online social media sites. This is Trashigang Dzongda’s clarification.
Royal Kasho for Land Bill Deliberations in Parliament
His Majesty the King on the 15th of June 2012 granted a Royal Kasho to the Speaker and Chair of the respective houses of the Parliament, the Prime Minister and the Leader of Opposition.
75 Year Old Impregnates 17 Year Old Student
In what is another story about a young girl robbed of her innocence, a 17-year old girl has been impregnated by a 75-year old man.
The victim, a class VII student of a school in Thimphu dzongkhag is eight and a half months pregnant and is carrying twins.