As per the GovTech Agency, the government is closely working with both the Governments of Bangladesh and India to realize the establishment of Third International Internet Gateway. According to the Prime Minister Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering, on Thursday Lyonchhen met with the Foreign Secretary of India, and he have conveyed …
Read More »Agencies have the responsibility to share information with the media: PM
During the meet-the-press held yesterday, Lyonchhen Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering said, “I am deeply disappointed that individuals and organizations are unwilling to speak with the media. That is not right; one must understand that it is part of their responsibility.” Lyonchhen stated that ACC has recently expressed concern about the …
Read More »Around 6,000 MT of winter chillies produced in the country this winter season
Meanwhile, the department has released two cold tolerant hybrid chilli varieties in southern dzongkhags Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority banned imported chillies in 2016. Since then, many dzongkhags have been producing large quantities of chillies to be sold with the main market being Thimphu. However, chillies import has been …
Read More »544, 773 individuals’ biometric collected till 31 December 2022
The Department of Information Technology and Telecom (DITT) has collected the nationwide biometric of 544,773 individuals as of December end 2022. The department has completed 76.47 percent of the project. Digital wallet testing has been completed within DHI. Biometric Data collection for Thimphu Thromde was officially closed by the end of …
Read More »Govt forms anti-drug Task Force on the lines of COVID-Task Force
During the pandemic the highest decision making body was the National COVID Task Force with the Prime Minister, Health Minister, Foreign Minister, Goonglen and the Police Chief as members. The Task Force had wide powers to deal with the pandemic. Now, another Task Force to fight the scourge of drugs …
Read More »127 waste dumping incidents reported via Zero Waste Bhutan App
The National Environment Commission (NEC) has imposed a fine of Nu 132,500 since the launch of the Zero Waste Bhutan Application. To date, 127 incidents have been reported through the App. As per NEC, they have collected few amounts and defaulters have not made the payment yet. They are given …
Read More »Thimphu Thromde declines to disclose budget breakdown of Clock Tower facelift
When Thimphu Thromde completed the Clock Tower facelift and made it public on 24 September 2022, Thromde received many criticisms, and still, to this date, most people are talking about how unsatisfied they are with the Thromde’s work. People are also speculating how Nu 3 million (mn) has been spent on …
Read More »Former babysitter to connecting job seekers and job givers
The wisdom in the saying that in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity is proving to be true as we reel in from the COVID-19 pandemic. Most people have had to realign and adjust to new job profiles as blue collar workers and farmers to earn a livelihood. While the …
Read More »Foreign Minister Dasho Dr Tandi Dorji says Red Scarf shows plenty of opportunities to accomplish things in Bhutan
His Majesty The King conferred the Red Scarf to Lyonpo Dasho (Dr) Tandi Dorji, in recognition of his services to the nation during his tenure as the Foreign Minister during the 115th National Day at Changlimithang in Thimphu. During the pandemic, Lyonpo served as a member of the National COVID …
Read More »Thimphu Thromde : Unclaimed cattle or horses to be handed over to Semchen Tshethar Tshogpa
Khandu from Paro loses 6 horses after Thromde gives it to STT According to Thimphu Thromde, stray cattle and horses are seen on the roads because the owners are not taking care of them. Thromde also notified the public to take care of their cattle and horses and not to …
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