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Parliament representatives led by the Hon’ble Speaker, Wangchuk Namgyel visited Punakha Dzong today to attend the 400th anniversary of Zhung Dratsang and prayer events leading to Zhabdrung Kuchoe. The Honorable members had also offered prayers and reverence to the new Thongdrol of Kuenkhen Pema Karpo. 

Member of Parliament Hon’ble Karma Gyeltshen from Khamdang-Ramjar makes his first visits to his constituency after the bye-election win in February 2022. 

The Environment and Climate Change Committee of the National Assembly commenced its consultation meetings with relevant stakeholders based in Dzongkhags on Forest and Nature Conservation Bill of Bhutan 2022 from today starting from Paro Dzongkhag.

The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Bhutan, Hon’ble Tshencho Wangdi met with Dasho Dzongda, Dasho Dzongrab and sector heads of Punakha Dzongkhag on 25th April. The meeting discussed on the current developmental activities in the Dzongkhag. 

Member from Kilkhorthang Mendrelgang constituency, Hon’ble Bimal Thapa concluded his constituency visit on 26th April 2022. The Member was in his constituency from 11th April 2022.

Hon’ble  Hemant Gurung has been touring his constituency since 6th April and will conclude on 26th April. 

Members of the National Assembly from Chhoekhor Tang and Chhumig Ura constituencies, Hon’ble Dawa and Hon’ble Karma Wangchuk respectively are in their constituencies visiting their constituents and meeting their people since 18th April 2022.  

Hon’ble Jurmi Wangchuk, Member from Drukjeygang-Tseza, Dagana Dzongkhag has been in his constituency since 11^th April. 

Hon’ble Bimal Thapa, the Member of Parliament from Kilkhorthang Mendrelgang Constituency has been in his constituency since 11th April. 

The month-long constituency visit of Hon’ble Dorjee Wangmo in Sombaykha Constituency concluded on 17 April. 2022.

The Media Division of the National Assembly Secretariat conducted a familiarization Program on Parliamentary Procedure on Passing of Bills, Motions, and Question Hour for the reporters from the mainstream media houses today. 

The Environment and Climate Change Committee of the National Assembly conducted consultation meetings with relevant stakeholders such as  Natural Resources Development Corporation Ltd, National Land Commission, Department of Geology and Mines, National Environment Commission, Royal Audit Authority, Department of Livestock, Department of Traditional Medicine Services, Green Bhutan Corporation Ltd and National Biodiversity Center for three days from 12 -14 April 2022.

Hon’ble Bimal Thapa, Hon’ble Garja Man Rai, and Hon’ble  Dorjee Wangmo of the National Assembly of Bhutan attended the third meeting of the Global Young MP Initiative themed “Innovations to Eliminate Learning Poverty,”  held virtually on 14 April 2022.  

Hon’ble Kinley Wangchuk, the Member from Athang-Thedtsho constituency, and Mr. Sonam Delek, Legislative Officer took part in the closing segment of the 4-day orientation program of the newly elected Local Government leaders of the Wangdue Phodrang on 7^th April 2022. 

Hon’ble Tshering Chhoden, Member from Khar-Yurung Constituency, Pemagatshel is currently visiting her constituency. Following the completion of the mandatory home quarantine period, Hon’ble Member visited some chiwogs to listen and interact with her constituency members but could not visit every chiwogs as planned due to the prevalence of high Covid-19 cases.