Bhutanese laborers will still remain even after the import of foreign laborers Contractors are hopeful of being allowed to import of foreign laborers in the coming months as the mass quarantine facilities are set up. According to Construction Association of Bhutan (CAB), the labor shortage in the construction industry has …

According to the Prime Minister Dasho (Dr) Lotay Tshering, there are no separate guidelines for locals and foreigners entering the nation, as both categories of people have to adhere to the same COVID-19 rules. PM said all tourists have to follow the mandatory quarantine rules, be it 21-days or two …

Bhutan has made its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games, which is the 16th edition of the games, on 24 August. Also as a first, a Bhutanese female para-athlete, Chimi Dema, 28, is representing Bhutan at the Games. She was the proud flag bearer during the opening ceremony. Like …

Smoking causes lung cancer and respiratory disease like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and chewing tobacco leads to oral cancer. These are two main disease caused by smoking. As per WHO, in Bhutan, tobacco kills an estimated 221 people each year which is around 5.7 percent of all deaths. A …

Despite the absence of community transmission in the last couple of weeks, Phuentsholing is not taking it easy. The Chairperson of Southern COVID-19 Task Force (SC19TF) said it would be impossible for SC19TF and relevant agencies alone to monitor public adherence to health safety protocols. Each and every member of …

More than 59,000 children, which accounts for 78.6 percent of the eligible children in the 12 to 17-years category, have been vaccinated with Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. There are around 20,000 children who have not received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as yet. Health Minister Dasho Dechen Wangmo the …

As a result of COVID-19 pandemic, the norm around the world has been to institutionalize import and export system to ensure effective trade, and food quality and safety. According to the Agriculture Minister Yeshey Penjor, every country is attempting to make systems more efficient and effective, as well as to …

The government’s recent and many pronouncements on the Drayang issue has lead to a feeling among Drayang owners and workers that they are being unfairly defamed and belittled. In an earlier interview the Druk Drayang Association President Kelzang Phuntsho said that a lot of work had been put in to …

COVID-19 pandemic has affected the price of essential commodities, including eggs.  Last May, the price of eggs stood at Nu 420 per tray. This year the price hike is at Nu 440 per tray from just Nu 350 – 370 a month ago. A shopkeeper, Dema, in the capital said, …

The government is yet to decide on the appointment of a new Home Minister, said Lyonchhen Dasho (Dr) Lotay Tshering during the Meet-The-Press on friday. Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji is officiating the post for now. “We were to sit and discuss on the matter, however, after the Parliament session, all …