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The Social and Cultural Committee today commenced its review and in-depth study of the Royal Bhutan Police (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2021. 

The newly elected Members, Hon’ble Karma Dorji from Nganglam Constituency and Hon’ble Karma Lhamo from Mongar constituency underwent the induction program for Parliamentarians after officially joining the office on 20th July. 

The Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) is in consultation with relevant agencies related to the Biodiversity Bill of Bhutan 2021. The Biodiversity Bill of Bhutan 2021 was referred to the ECCC in the 5^th Session of the Third Parliament and the Committee has to submit a review report in the upcoming 6^th Session.

The newly elected Members after the bye-election, Hon’ble Karma Dorji from Nganglam Constituency and Hon’ble Karma Lhamo from Mongar constituency officially joined office today. 

The Members of the Parliament and the Parliamentary Staff are undergoing a virtual three days Pre and Post Legislative Scrutiny Seminar, from 13^th- 15^th July, 2021 at the Institute of Management Studies.

The Members of the Social and Cultural Committees along with the Members of the Social and Cultural Affairs Committee of National Council led by the Chairpersons of Committees attended the virtual meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) Standing Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs today.

The Speaker of the National Assembly Hon’ble Wangchuk Namgyel awarded Tashi Khadar to the five staff who were promoted from 1^st July 2021.

The Members of the National Assembly led by the Hon’ble Speaker attended a Royal Audit Authority’s presentation on the Annual Audit Report (AAR) 2020 and Performance Audit Reports at Lhen-zom Khangzang.

Following the conclusion of the Fifth Session of the Third Parliament, the Members of the National Assembly led by the Hon’ble Speaker met for the Post Plenary Session in the Lhen-zom Khangzang Conference Hall today. The meeting was chaired by the Hon'ble Speaker. 

Mr. Kinzang Tshering joined the National Assembly of Bhutan as the new Director on 2^nd July with a simple Zhugdrel Phuensum Tshogpai ceremony.

His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo graced the Closing Ceremony of the Fifth Session of the Third Parliament today. The ceremony was also attended by Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, Senior Government officials, and Foreign Dignitaries.  

The National Assembly Members led by the Hon’ble Speaker, Hon’ble Opposition Leader, and Cabinet Ministers visited Dechenphu Gyenyen Lhakhang and Tashichhodzong Lhamoi Goenkhang today to offer Tangra for the successful conclusion of the Fifth Session of the Third Parliament.

The National Assembly of Bhutan deliberated on the recommendations received from the National Council on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2021. 

The National Assembly of Bhutan today deliberated on the National Council’s recommendation on the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2021.

The Member In-Charge of the Customs Duty Bill of Bhutan 2021, Hon’ble Finance Minister presented the recommendations from the National Council on the Customs Duty Bill of Bhutan 2021 to the House today.