Revised pay for SOEs to be implemented from 1st December A major feature of the State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) pay hike is a Performances Based Variable Incentive (PBVI) allowance to encourage better performance by SOE companies. The PBVI for companies range from 15 percent for underperformance, 25 percent for good …

Trongsa Dzongkhag Court convicted former Trongsa Dzongda, who is currently the president of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Lhab Tshering, his wife, Karma Tshetim Dolma, former Drakteng Gup, Tenzin, and four other people in connection to an illegal land acquisition, on 14 November 2019. They are caught for …

As per the report from Communicable Disease Division (CDD), Ministry of Health (MoH), a total of 4,300 dengue positive cases in the nation was reported as of 15 November. A dengue outbreak was declared in Phuentsholing, Chukha in July 2019. Dengue cases were reported from 19 dzongkhags. Lhuentse was only …

A first of its kind Accelerating Innovation in Bhutan workshop was held in the country to sensitize government counterpart and key stakeholders on innovation, trends in public sector innovation. Head of the Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) at UNDP Asia Pacific, Giulio Quaggiotto, was the facilitator. The participants were taught the …

According to the surveillance for influenza (flu), conducted by RCDC, there are two seasons in Bhutan when the flu virus spread is most rampant. The first season is from December to March, and the second season lasts from July to September. Flu virus is one of the most notorious viruses …

Healthcare resonated deeply among the people of Bhutan in the last elections, and that can perhaps be the main factor that tipped the votes in favor of this government, states the government’s one year in office report. Keeping in mind the plights of Bhutanese people travelling outside country to avail …

The Ambassador of India to Bhutan, Ruchira Kamboj said that hydropower cooperation is a very important part of the relationship between Bhutan and India. She said four projects have been delivered successfully in Bhutan with GoI’s assistance and they are Chukha, Tala, Kurichu and Mangdechu She said the 720 MW …

As the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) government marked its first year of governance on  November  7, Prime Minister (Dr) Lotay Tshering, shared the achievements made in the last one year. The government highlighted its work in strengthening the system, initiating reforms with lasting impact, working towards building the economy and …

Fashion in Bhutan was not popular as it was in other countries. However, with time and after inception of the Royal Textile Academy (RTA), the fashion industry in Bhutan is growing and has seen a drastic improvement in a few year’s time. The quality, the styles and the whole design …

The youth have an exciting platform to exhibit their interest in science and technology these days. They can even showcase their talent for robotics at an international level. This is just what a group of students from Loselling Middle Secondary School, Thimphu are doing. The 3 boys and 3 girls, …